Audio and Video

An interview with David Isay of StoryCorps called “LISTENING AS AN ACT OF LOVE”

Documents

Nature of Council – An article by Virginia Coyle

Introduction to the Practice of Council by Jack Zimmerman and Virginia Coyle

How Can we Learn Listen More Attentively? by Jack Zimmerman

Becoming a Certified Facilitator

Becoming a Council Trainer

The Path of Becoming a Facilitator of Council within the European Council Network (2022)

Trainers Mentoring Circle newsletters

TMC Summer 2017
TMC Fall 2017
TMC Winter 2017
TMC Spring 2018
TMC Fall/Winter 2018
TMC Spring 2019
TMC Fall 2019

Books

The Way of Council, by Jack Zimmerman and Gigi Coyle, 2nd Ed. Bramble Books, Las Vegas, 2009

Flesh and Spirit: The Mystery of Intimate Relationship, by Jack Zimmerman & Jaquelyn McCandless, Bramble Books, Las Vegas, 1998.

NEW RELEASE 2021:  Where Compassion Begins: Foundational Practices to Enhance Mindfulness, Attention and Listening from the Heart, by Jared Seide – Available here

Peacemaking Circles: From Crime to Community, by Kay Pranis, Barry Stuart, & Mark Wedge, Living Justice Press, 2003.

What’s Your Story?: Questions that Spark Connection and Understanding, by Jodi Margaram Bell, Amazon, 2018.  Buy the book: Click here

The Little Book of Circle Processes: New/Old Approaches to Peacemaking, by Kay Pranis, Good Books Press, Intercourse, PA, 2005.

Calling the Circle: The First and Future Culture, by Christina Baldwin, Bantam Doubleday Dell Publishers, New York, 1998.

Dreaming the Council Ways: True Native Teachings from the Red Lodge, by Ohkey Simine Forest, Samuel Weiser Inc. York Beach Maine, 2000.

The Earth Shall Weep: A History of Native America, by James Wilson, Grove Press, New York, 1999.

Secret Teachings of Plants: The Intelligence of the Heart in the Direct Perception of Nature, by Stephen Harrod Buhner, Bear & Company, 2004.

Emotional Intelligence, by Daniel Goleman, Bantam Books, New York 1995.

Flow: The Psychology of Optimal Experience, by Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi, Harper & Row, New York, 1990.

Owning Your Own Shadow, by Robert A. Johnson, HarperSan Francisco, 1991.

The Magic of Conflict: Turning a Life of Work into a Work of Art, by Thomas F. Crum, Touchstone/Simon & Schuster, New York, 1987.

Proceed with Passion: Engaging Students in Meaningful Education, Paul F. Cummins, Anna Cummins, & Emily Cummins, Red Hen Press, Los Angeles, 2004.

The Practice of the Wild, by Gary Snyder, North Point Press, San Francisco, 1990.

Exemplar of Liberty: Native America and the Evolution of Democracy, by Donald A. Grinde & Bruce E. Johnson, University of California, American Indian Studies, 1991.

Related Readings

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Leading and Learning: Effective School Leadership through Reflective Storytelling and Inquiry. Portland, Me.: Stenhouse, 2008. Print. Boyes-Watson, Carolyn, and Kay Pranis: Circle Forward: Building a Restorative School Community Cahill, Sedonia, and Joshua Halpern. The Ceremonial Circle: Practice, Ritual, and Renewal for Personal and Community Healing. [San Francisco, Calif.]: HarperSanFrancisco, 1992. Print. Freire, Paulo, Ana Maria Araújo Freire, and Paulo Freire. Pedagogy of Hope: Reliving Pedagogy of the Oppressed. New York: Continuum, 1999. Print. Freire, Paulo. Education for Critical Consciousness. New York: Continuum, 1973. Print. Freire, Paulo. Education for Critical Consciousness. New York: Continuum, 1973. Print. Freire, Paulo. Pedagogy of Freedom: Ethics, Democracy, and Civic Courage. Lanham: Rowman & Littlefield, 1998. Print. Freire, Paulo. Pedagogy of the City. New York: Continuum, 1993. Print. Freire, Paulo. Pedagogy of the Oppressed. New York: Continuum, 2000. Print. 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Horton, Myles, Paulo Freire, Brenda Bell, John Gaventa, and John Marshall Peters. We Make the Road by Walking: Conversations on Education and Social Change. Philadelphia: Temple UP, 1990. Print. Issacs, William. Dialogue and the Art of Thinking Together: A Pioneering Approach to Communicating in Business and in Life. New York [u.a.: Doubleday, 1999. Print. Itzchakov, Guy & Avraham N. Kluger. Can holding a stick improve listening at work? The effect of Listening Circles on employees’ emotions and cognitions. European Journal of Work and Organizational Psychology, 2017. Online Johansen, Bruce E. Forgotten Founders: Benjamin Franklin, the Iroquois, and the Rationale for the American Revolution. Ipswich, MA: Gambit, 1982. Print. Jacobs, Donald Trent. Teaching Truly: A Curriculum to Indigenize Mainstream Education. 2013. Print. Kessler, Rachael. The Soul of Education: Helping Students Find Connection, Compassion, and Character at School. Alexandria, VA: Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development, 2000. Print. Leu, Lucy. Nonviolent Communication Companion Workbook: A Practical Guide for Individual, Group, or Classroom Study. Encinitas, CA: Puddle Dancer, 2003. Print. Liebman, Wayne. Tending the Fire: The Ritual Men’s Group. St. Paul, MN: Ally, 1991. Print. Macy, Joanna, and Molly Young. Brown. Coming Back to Life: Practices to Reconnect Our Lives, Our World. Gabriola Island, BC, Canada: New Society, 1998. Print. Mikaelsen, Ben. Touching Spirit Bear. New York: Scholastic, 2002. Print. Pranis, Kay. The Little Book of Circle Processes: A New/old Approach to Peacemaking. Intercourse, PA: Good, 2005. Print. Pranis, Kay, Barry Stuart, & Mark Wedge. Peacemaking Circles: From Crime to Community. Living Justice Press, 2003. Rosenberg, Marshall B. Life-enriching Education: Nonviolent Communication Helps Schools Improve Performance, Reduce Conflict, and Enhance Relationships. Encinitas, CA: PuddleDancer, 2003. Print. Rosenberg, Marshall B. Non-violent Communication: A Language of Life : Create Your Life, Your Relationships & Your World in Harmony with Your Values. Encinitas, CA: Puddle Dancer, 2003. Print. Rosenberg, Marshall B. We Can Work It Out: Resolving Conflicts Peacefully and Powerfully. Encinitas, CA: PuddleDancer, 2003. Print. Ross, Rupert. Dancing with a Ghost: Exploring Indian Reality. Markham, Ont.: Octopus, 1992. Print. Ross, Rupert. Returning to the Teachings: Exploring Aboriginal Justice. Toronto: Penguin, Canada, 2006. Print. Ross, Rupert. Indigenous Healing:Exploring Traditional Paths . Toronto:Penguin, Canada, 2014. Print.   Senge, Peter M. The Fifth Discipline: The Art and Practice of the Learning Organization. New York: Doubleday/Currency, 2006. Print. Senge, Peter M. Presence: Human Purpose and the Field of the Future. Cambridge, MA: SoL, 2004. Print. Veary, Nana. Change We Must: My Spiritual Journey. Honolulu: Institute of Zen Studies, 1989. Print. Zehr, Howard. The Little Book of Restorative Justice. Intercourse, PA: Good, 2002. Print. Zimmerman, Jack M., and Virginia Coyle. The Way of Council. Las Vegas: Bramble, 1996. Print.