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public ​council trainings

Curious about council? Longing for connection? Have access to internet?
​Whether you are new to council or an experienced facilitator, check out our facilitated Social Connection Councils!​

Council Training 1
Introduction to the Way of Council

​The first step to learning council practice, Council Training 1 is a 16-hour experiential course on the basic elements, modalities, and forms of council practice. Council Training 1 workshops are offered by Center for Council throughout the year in a variety of locations. All are welcome to attend, whether you're just learning about council or looking for a refresher.
Learn More About Council Training 1
Council Training 2, October 5-7, 2018, Oakland, CA
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Learn more and register for a Council Training 1:
November 5-6, 2022
feb 18-19, 2023
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Council Training 2
Deepening the Practice

Deepen your practice, explore council’s application in a variety of settings, and focus on how to address challenging situations in council, as well as your own triggers and blind spots. Completion of Council Training 1 and experience facilitating council is required to enroll.
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Council Training 2, October 6-7, 2018, Pacific Palisades, CA
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Learn more and apply for a Council Training 2:
August 20-21, 2022
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Council Training 3
Living the Way of Council

Advanced Council Practice Required

This advanced workshop is for experienced practitioners who are ready to more deeply explore the three challenges of becoming a carrier of council: becoming a steward, reading the interactive field, and finding the ability to participate in and witness the process simultaneously. This course explores where the practice of council ends and living council begins.
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check back for the next council training 3
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Upcoming Council Training 3:
March 14-26, 2023
to be held in Big Bear, California
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Council Training
​for Organizations
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Consider customizing a Council Training Workshop or Program for your organization or community.
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Council training for Organizations

other council offerings

Center for Council offers donation-based Social Connection Council's on a weekly basis.

In addition to the offerings above, Center for Council's Affiliated Trainers also offer workshops and community council sessions. These events are hosted and operated by those trainers, independent of Center for Council. See what is offered and contact them directly for more information.
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    • certification and standards
    • subscribe
    • contact
  • 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
      • system-impacted individuals
    • organizations >
      • organizational wellness project
    • healthcare professionals
    • educators
    • community leaders >
      • trainer leadership initiative
  • what we do
    • what is council?
    • origins of council
    • why council
    • FAQ
  • who we are
    • our team
    • our new book
    • our supporters
    • news and stories >
      • the power of story
      • council in session
      • recovering compassion
    • voices from council
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