The Way of Council II (Closed to O.U.R.)

March 19 & 20, 2011

You have been invited to participate in this course because you have a deep connection O.U.R. Ecovillage. This course course offers the opportunity for us to go deeper together into the practice of The Way of Council. It is designed for those who have experience in facilitating Council circles or other forms of circle work or those who have completed The Way of Council – Level I.

Course Outline

During this weekend course, we will explore the importance of working with the “shadow.” We have to allow ourselves to be disturbed, to be moved, to get out of our “comfort zone.” Then the circle becomes alive. Sometimes powerful energies are released and the challenge for the facilitator is how to serve the circle so that it remains safe and the energies contained. When this occurs, magic happens.
We will also explore the specific forms of Council for varied situations and the challenges of bringing Council into the different parts of our lives. We will share stories, light and dark, of the subtleties in the roles of Witness and Facilitator. Leadership and challenging situations are also on the menu. And, by the way, we will also have some fun together by using exercises, games and other practices that contribute to council!

Who will I be working and learning with?

You will be connecting deeply with others who’s hands are at the core of O.U.R. Ecovillage including our instructor Lori Austein. Lori is an educator, lawyer and mediator, as well as a trainer and facilitator of the Council process. After spending five years working with the Council program at Palms Middle School in Los Angeles, the last two as co-coordinator, Lori is very experienced in the uses of council in education. She has led student rites of passage retreats at the Ojai Foundation and has cofacilitated both Council and Council for Educators trainings. Lori is a member of the Leadership Circle of the Ojai Foundation’s Center for Council Training. She is currently introducing Council to Vancouver Island, her new home. Devoted to increasing the use of Council, she eagerly strives to live in The Way of Council.

Sound’s great! How do I register?

Lori has offered the group a discounted rate of $100 per person for this incredible course. Please begin your registration by clicking on the green registration button below!

March 19 & 20, 2011 You have been invited to participate in this course because you have a deep connection O.U.R. Ecovillage. This course course offers the opportunity for us to go deeper together into the practice of The Way of Council. It is designed for those who have experience in ...