The greatest gift we can give another is the gift of ourselves - our presence, acceptance, and willingness
to sit with each other in circle, speak and listen from our hears, and trust the process. This seemingly
small act of focused attention is healing for everyone involved. It brings forth powerful energies, amplifies our ability to see our lives more clearly, hear our own wisdom, discover our own answers, and make healthy choices that free us to offer our unique and beautiful genius to the world. Through this remarkable process we discover that we are not alone but are in fact inextricably linked within the sacred web of life.

Imagine facilitating a circle for teens. Imagine giving them a safe space to tell the truth without fear of judgment, criticism, or rejection. A place where they can take down their "tough guises," share their deepest feelings, work through conflicts, expose their fears, and reveal their hearts. How might this
change their lives? How might this change the world? You can be part of making this happen.

The Teen Talking Circle Facilitator Training is a deeply experiential workshop for adults who are
interested in knowing what it's like to be in as well as start a Teen Talking Circle. You don't need prior experience just a desire to do it, the courage to do your own work, an open mind and open heart, the wisdom to know you're ready and the willingness to try.

In this training you will learn the history of TTC from those who have been doing teen circles for years, including teens currently in circle. Whether you want to facilitate a 1-day, 10-week, 9-month, or yearlong circle; whether you want it to be topic centric, mixed gender, or done in the TTC sacred circle style, this training will teach you the basics.

You'll learn by doing. Through experiencing circle you’ll see how to create a successful one. You’ll learn how to attract participants, find a co-facilitator, call a circle, and then once you’re in it you’ll learn how to
set agreements and intentions, co-create safe space, do "check-ins,” and lead useful processes and important exercises.

Facilitating a Teen Talking Circles takes a desire and commitment to be there for others. It also takes the courage to commit to your own unfolding process. In this training you learn the art and practice of Compassionate Listening(SM), one of the most important communication skills used in our circles.

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