Tara and Brian offer a variety of facilitation services. When working in Tandem they lead Circles of Trust®, a practice of deep discernment in community, originating from the writings of Parker J. Palmer and the Center for Courage & Renewal. The Courage & Renewal approach is distinguished by principles and practices intended to create supportive communities of reflection and belonging that help people move towards personal and societal wholeness.

While the forces of exhaustion, loneliness, violence, and injustice are real and undeniable, so are the powers of human authenticity, generosity, courage, and community that rise up to meet them. A Circle of Trust® is a rare opportunity to slow down and deepen connections with kindred spirits and committed peers. These retreats will support individuals to understand how their unique gifts can meet the needs of their communities while exploring questions of importance in their life. 

As a result of participating in Circles of Trust people report:
  • a stronger sense of purpose and integrity
  • expanded capacity to be fully present to others in ways that affirm and heal
  • increased skill in asking the honest, open questions that help others uncover their own inner wisdom
  • greater confidence to seek or create communities of support
  • increased understanding, appreciation and respect for human differences, based in deeper awareness of the identity and  integrity of ourselves and others
  • greater capacity to build the relational trust that helps institutions pursue their missions
  • more courage to live and lead authentically
  • renewed passion for their work or vocation
  • a deeper commitment to leadership and service to others
UPCOMING CIRCLE OF TRUST PROGRAMS: 
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