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Council Training 1
Introduction to the Way of Council

The Introduction to Council workshop explores the basic forms and pedagogy of council practice. Participants develop fluency with and capacity to practice and facilitate council circles and to bring council into their personal lives, communities and professions. This workshop offers the opportunity to explore the history, fundamentals and flexibility of council circles, along with the nuances of the Four Intentions and ways to initiate a personal council practice.
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Sequoyah School in Pasadena
January 21 - 22, 2023
Los Angeles, California
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$ 399.00 early bird pricing (before December 15) ​
$ 499.00 regular pricing
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DETAILS

This immersive two-day workshop offers an introduction to and grounding in council practice, guided by two experienced trainers.
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  • Program:  Council Training 1: Introduction to the Way of Council
  • Date:  January 21 - 22, 2023
  • Times:  9:30 am to 5:30 pm each day (with 1-hour lunch breaks)
  • Location:  Pacific Palisades, CA
  • Trainers: Hannah Eden Chodos & Irasha Talifero

Other Details
Lodging and meals are not included. It is strongly recommended that you bring a lunch each day.


Refund Policy
Fees are fully refundable within 7 days from the purchase date and can be transferred and applied to another training offered by Center for Council up until 30 days before the original event date. Fees are non-refundable and non-transferable if canceled within 30 days of the training. To request a cancelation or transfer please contact us. Requests will be processed within ten business days. If Center for Council cancels, participants will have the option to transfer fees or receive a full refund for the cost of the training.

Public Workshop Participant Quotes
for Introduction to Council

"It was a life changing event for me. I have changed in the way I perceive the world, my students and my own life. I feel open and willing to listen for the first time in maybe my entire life."
"The impact of deep listening and sharing is truly profound. To participate and witness this woke something inside of me and I'm very grateful for the place/space for this type of work and glad its valued by others."
"This weekend really helped bring some clarity into my life..."
"I hope to continue to participate in councils in my area as I realized this weekend that it is a very important part of my life."

Note: Starting in June of 2023, LMFTs, LCSWs, LPCCs, and/or LEPs can earn 15 Continuing Education credits for completing Council Training Level One; to learn more, click here. CEs are not available for this January 2023 CT1. 
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  • our programs
    • law enforcement agencies >
      • POWER training >
        • lapd officers discuss power
      • cops & communities
    • incarcerated and system-impacted individuals >
      • council for insight, compassion & resilience
      • council reentry program
      • get a copy of leaving prison behind
      • system-impacted individuals
    • organizations >
      • organizational wellness project
    • council training for mental health professionals
    • healthcare professionals
    • educators
    • community leaders >
      • trainer leadership initiative
    • Public Council Training Workshops
  • what we do
    • what is council?
    • origins of council
    • why council
    • FAQ
  • who we are
    • our team
    • our new book
    • our supporters >
      • awards and associations
    • news and stories >
      • the power of story
      • council in session
      • recovering compassion
      • story archive
    • voices from council
  • donate