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The Circle Facilitators' course

Spirituality is recognizing and celebrating that we are all inextricably connected to each other by a power greater than all of us, and that our connection to that power and to one another is grounded in love and compassion. Practicing spirituality brings a sense of perspective, meaning and purpose to our lives.

Brené Brown

This course was created to provide optimum support to those just starting their circles. It will gently guide you through the process of identifying your unique offering and putting it into the world with confidence.

What you'll get in this course

Module 1: Why Circles?

  • Ancestry of Circles
  • Benefits & Relevance for Today
  • Essentials of a Sacred Circle (How they differ from other groups)
  • Types of Circles (Circles vs. support groups vs. process, Writing, movement, seasonal/moon, Exploring topics)

Module 2: Self as the Facilitator

  • Addressing Imposter Syndrome
  • Your role as Facilitator
  • Working with the Circle Energy
  • Identity work and Ethics
  • Cultural Appropriation
  • PLUS Bonus Offering: Recording of Centering & Motivating Meditation

Module 3: Creating the Container

  • Providing Feedback
  • Managing Participant Sharing
  • Managing Time
  • Navigating Conflict
  • Navigating Big Emotions &  Life Events
  • Other Important Boundaries
  • PLUS Bonus Offering: Tip sheet for quick review

Module 4: Circle Exercises & Resources

  • Starting & Ending Exercises
  • Introducing & Guiding Movement/Dance
  • Introducing & Guiding Physical Connection
  • Journal/Sharing Prompts
  • Grounding/Mindfulness
  • Small shares vs. Large shares
  • Considering Time when Choosing Exercises

Module 5: Choosing Your Offering

Things to consider when exploring your personal answers to the following questions:

  • What circle do you need right now?
  • Who would benefit from your circle?
  • How often and how long will you meet?
  • What do you want them to experience?
  • PLUS Bonus Offering: Guided questionnaire

Module 6: Nuts & Bolts

  • Covers naming your circle
  • Planning your flow
  • Choosing a location
  • Marketing
  • Determining compensation
  • Supplies needed
  • PLUS Bonus Offering: Sample flow sheets, supply list, marketing ideas

What You'll Get

Lifetime Access to Content

Including all modules and resources

Printable Resource Guides

To use in planning your circles

Six 2-hour Live Workshops

To dive deeper into course material and ask Carrie specific questions (times listed below)

1-hour Deep Dive w/ Carrie

For personalized, one-on-one time to go even further with your knowledge

More Details

  • This course is reserved for those who have completed the Circle Facilitators’ Training
  • Live Workshop details:
    • All workshops will be 9-11 am MST on the following dates:
    • October 19, 2022
    • November 2, 2022
    • November 16, 2022
    • November 30, 2022
    • December 14, 2022
    • January 11, 2023
    • *Recordings will be available.
  • Investment: $550 (payment plans available)
  • Optional add-ons
    • Additional one-on-one deep dives with Carrie
    • Monthly consultation group for circle facilitators once your circle is running

Your Facilitator

Carrie Haynes, MEd, LPC

Carrie Haynes is a licensed professional counselor and the creator of The Art of Groups podcast and Facebook community.She has spent her career specializing in group work and is passionate about supporting therapists and healers in facilitating transformational group experiences for their clients. She lives in Fort Collins with her partner and two young children. She truly believes that powerful group work can change the world.