[Paddlewise] Guide training

I agree with the comments on the distinct skill to be a guide.  I was an
interpretive naturalist for many years.  I led kindergarten children on
45 minute walks up to adults on wilderness canoe trips.  I was also
involved in training new naturalists.  Leading (and being responsible
for) people in the outdoors requires an empathy that many skilled
paddlers, or others, often do not possess.  Many individuals become
involved in paddling and other challenges as part of their individual
growth through approaching their limits.  After a level of expertise is
acquired, an attitude develops.  Not that this is bad, but it often does
not lend itself to guiding and influencing "blank slates".

Training and development of guides should be quite apart from skill
development.  Does anyone know of schools/organizations who do such
training, other than NOLS which trains people to be NOLS instructors?
Just curious as this is an area dear to my heart.
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