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

Below you will find information on regularly scheduled in-person public council training workshops, held mostly in the Los Angeles area.
Center for Council also offers customized workshops around the US - information can be found here.
For questions or information on international trainings, please email inquiries@centerforcouncil.

Council Training Level One
Introduction to the Way of Council

​The first step to learning council practice, Council Training Level One is a 16-hour experiential course on the basic elements, modalities, and forms of council practice. Council Training Level One 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.

LMFTs, LCSWs, LPCCs, and/or LEPs can earn 15 Continuing Education credits for completing Council Training Level One; to learn more, click here.
Learn More About Council Training Level One
Council Training 2, October 5-7, 2018, Oakland, CA
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Learn more and register for a Council Training Level One:
June 10-11, 2023
september 30 - october 1, 2023
November 11-12, 2023
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Council Training Level Two
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 Level One and experience facilitating council is required to enroll.
Learn More About Council Training Level Two
Council Training 2, October 6-7, 2018, Pacific Palisades, CA
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Learn more and apply for a Council Training Level Two:
August 5-6, 2023
January 20-21, 2024
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Council Training Level Three
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.
Learn More About Council Training Level Three
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Upcoming Council Training Level Three:
March 24-26, 2023
in Big Bear, California

Learn more and apply for a Council Training Level Three:
March 24-26, 2023
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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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  • join us
    • get involved
    • workshops >
      • in-person council workshops
      • online offerings
    • trainings for organizations
    • certification and standards
    • subscribe
    • contact
  • our programs
    • law enforcement agencies >
      • POWER training >
        • lapd officers discuss power
        • LEMWHA Grant
      • 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