Introduction to Council & Restorative Justice is for educators, parents, and youth workers. This participatory two-day workshop prepares participants to begin circle facilitation in classes, schools, families, and youth organizations with students, colleagues, and peers. It covers the history and basics of circle practices, forms and modalities, of framing effective prompts, and of how to use circle ways to promote academic Read more...

Introduction to Circle Ways immerses participants in a variety of circle experiences, grounds them in the history of circle practices and the elements of circle facilitation, and arms them with a copy of our Circle Facilitator’s Manual. As participants turn toward one another and what’s at the center of their circle, this workshop elicits authentic sharing, non-judgmental listening, new perspectives, and feelings of respect, gratitude, and affection. Upon completing this workshop, participants are prepared and inspired to begin facilitating circles with students, colleagues and parents, and to connect academic and social-emotional learning. We are now offering this highly Read more...

Restorative Practices for Educators is our level 2 training. It is for educators who want to integrate the community-building practice of council with a restorative approach to social-emotional learning (SEL), conflict resolution, behavior management, and wellness. This two day workshop prepares educators to implement a range of restorative strategies to establish positive behavior expectations, address community concerns, respond to incidents Read more...

This Circle Way Intensive is a learning retreat based on the book The Circle Way, A Leader in Every Chair by Christina Baldwin and Ann Linnea. The twenty-plus year tradition of teaching and learning The Circle Way on Whidbey Island, Washington has entered its next generation. We are committed to continuing to grow The Circle Way practice, community, and colleagues. This Read more...

Explore and learn how to facilitate council circles, online/offline/In-line Part introduction to Circle/Council training Experiential learning with expert tuition 10 hours over 5 weeks with peer and self-organised sessions between Council is about relationships, co-creating an experience of connection, trust, teamwork, intimacy, empathy and transparency. This will be an opportunity for a new/old way to emerge, take shape, open the Read more...

Join a like-minded group to embrace the art and discover the science of this circle-based practice of deep listening and heartfelt expression. This training will be held online over 2 short Thursday evenings and three slightly longer Saturdays between August 28 and September 11, 2021. Learn the forms, elements, intentions, games and thresholds that distinguish Council from simple circles or Read more...

Date: Oct 2nd, 2021 – Oct 9th, 2021 Location: Big Pine, CA- Baker Creek Campground Guides: Siri Gunnarson, Yamin Chehin Contact: sirigunnarson@gmail.com Council is an ancient way and modern practice whose roots are deep within the natural world, spanning diverse cultures and spiritual traditions. Sitting in circle we remember and learn to listen to the whole: the people, the place Read more...

Embrace the art and learn the science of this circle-based practice of deep listening and heartfelt expression. Yes – even on Zoom. Acknowledging and paying respect to the roots of council in indigenous cultures worldwide, we’ll learn of its current applications in families, social profit organizations, schools, prisons and businesses, its varied forms and settings, the “four intentions”, the importance Read more...

If you’ve sat in council circles – online or in person – and wondered why the facilitation seems so “easy” … if you think you hear, and suspect there’s more to learn about listening … if you’re frustrated when conversation is dominated by one or two people … if you’re looking for a more active form of meditation and mind Read more...

Embrace the art and learn the science of a circle-based practice of deep listening and heartfelt expression. Acknowledging and paying respect to the roots of council in indigenous cultures worldwide, we’ll learn of its current applications in families, social profit organizations, schools, prisons and businesses, its varied forms and settings, the importance of a strong “container”, the purpose of a Read more...

This immersive two-day workshop offers an introduction to and grounding in council practice, guided by two experienced trainers. ​ Program: Council Training 1: Introduction to the Way of Council (eligible for CE-credit) Date: March 9-10, 2024 Times: 9:00 am to 6:00 pm each day (with 1-hour lunch breaks) Location: Highland Park, CA Trainers: TBD Register here ​ Develop your fluency Read more...

The Nature of Council Council is an ancient way and modern practice whose roots are deep within the natural world, spanning diverse cultures and spiritual traditions. Sitting in circle we remember and learn to listen to the whole: the people, the place and all living beings. This practice elicits an experience of deep community, recognizing that each voice has value, Read more...

Council is a storytelling circle practice where a facilitator offers prompts and creates opportunities for groups to listen from the heart. Learn how to lead this practice in a two day immersive introductory training. Read more...