Center for Integrative Counseling

Autumn, Winter and Spring Learning Circles

A Learning Circle consists of up to eight people who come together for the purpose of support, personal growth and learning. We meet twice a month for three months – a total of 6 sessions. A new Circle forms each September, January and May. People are invited to recommit or to leave the group at that time.

At its heart, a Circle is a healing community. As such, sometimes it may feel like a support group, sometimes like a therapy group, and sometimes it may seem more like an educational group. The atmosphere will be engaging and enjoyable, a balance of growth, fun and connection. There will be balance of structure and spontaneity.

Each meeting will begin with a brief guided meditation and check-in. Based on the interests and needs of group members, Circle meetings may be structured to include any of the following:

• Time for you to integrate and get support for steps you are taking/challenges you are facing in your life
• Group exercises on a relevant theme, such as boundaries, assertiveness or intimacy
• Exploration of a specific topic such as eating and body image, or learning to work with dreams.
• An opportunity to practice Focusing and deep listening with a partner and receive feedback

I will draw on my background in the art therapy, movement therapy, creative journaling, dream analysis, Focusing, Gestalt and imagery to provide group exercises as a way to learn about ourselves and others.

Free Open house to find out more about the Autumn, 2008 Circle

Thurs. August 7, 2008 10 - 12 am

Dates for Autumn Learning Circle:

2nd and 4th Thurs. mornings, 6:30 – 9:00 pm,
6 sessions, $300 ($50 per session)

Every 3 months, the group will open and people can choose to recommit or leave. Fee may be covered by insurance as "group therapy" if you have out of network coverage for counseling.

Circle meetings give you a wonderful opportunity to practice and apply skills you have learned in individual therapy and/or the seminars. Participation in one or more of those activities is required as a pre-requisite for joining a circle.