Turn toward one another
For heart-centered relationships and meaningful, engaged learning
welcome to circle ways.
For over 35 years, our evidence-based work has centered the unique gifts each individual brings to schools, families, organizations, and communities. Circle practices remind us that knowledge is not a commodity, that no one is expendable, and when there is harm, there must be healing. In circles, we turn toward each other at times of celebration, challenge, life transition, loss, decision-making, and the need for collaborative action.
Our Circle Ways Team trains and coaches staff, students, and parents/caregivers to develop sustainable, systemic processes that serve both academic and interpersonal needs. We also work with organizations to bring member-honoring creativity, decision-making, and accountability, and with families to foster compassionate connection throughout the lifecycle. Circle Ways also provides skilled, neutral facilitators for conflict mediation, co-creation and hosting of Circle Celebrations, and design of Circle Spaces to create environments that encourage turning towards each other with open hearts.
FOR
Schools
A school that embraces circle practice deepens student understanding of content, increases empathy & collaboration, and addresses the evolving needs of the school community.
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For
organizations
We offer introductory, practicums, and advanced level workshops, training and facilitation for circle practice and restorative justice within organizations.
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FOR
families
Family health requires ongoing communication. Learn to respond to the needs of the relationship itself rather than just the needs of the individuals. This offering is for extended, blended, and immediate families as well as couples.
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Restorative
mediation
Conflict is inevitable: but it also serves a vital function in our development, both as individuals and as a society. Call on Circle Ways to help resolve conflicts — in the workplace, between individuals, and at school.
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How we work
At Circle Ways, we focus on sustainable, systemic practices. First, we assess the needs of a school, family, or organization. Training involves two foundational series: Introduction to Circle Ways and Foundations of Restorative Practices.
We then provide professional development and coaching, ultimately establishing an independent, internal staff/parent/student committee to sustain the practice and be responsive to community needs as they arise.
Parents and caregivers are trained and mentored to facilitate community circles and affinity groups with other parents. They, in turn train new parent facilitators. We also provide student leadership training as capacity in the art of collaboration is greatly valued in the business and interpersonal worlds.
To deepen connections and practices, we also provide retreats and passage/transition ceremonies in natural settings away from the school site.
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our impact
With over 100 schools, 25k educators trained, and over 35 years of mentoring schools, organizations and families in Circle Ways: our legacy continues to ripple outwards.
We teach people how to transform systems from the inside out, by witnessing person-to-person and heart to heart in the powerful practice known as the Way of Council.
Connect With Us
We would love to hear from you! Looking for more details and pricing, have questions about our offerings or the process, need referrals to administrators who have sustained the program...or anything else? Contact us.
Email
info@circleways.org
Phone
(310) 502-7214