If we are willing to embrace the challenge of becoming whole, we cannot embrace it all alone—at least, not for long: we need trustworthy relationships to sustain us, tenacious communities of support, if we are to sustain the journey toward an undivided life. Taking an inner journey toward rejoining soul and role requires a rare but real form of community that I call a “circle of trust.”
--Parker J Palmer from A Hidden Wholeness

The Circle of Trust® approach is distinguished by principles and practices intended to create a process of shared exploration—in retreats, programs and other settings—where people can find safe and brave space, in community, for them to nurture personal and professional integrity and the courage to act on it. In the hands of a knowledgeable and skilled facilitator, this approach has the power to transform individuals, families, workplaces and communities.

Click here to learn more about Parker J. Palmer.   And here to learn more about the Circle of Trust® Approach

I was prepared by Parker J. Palmer and the Center for Courage & Renewal in 2013-14, to facilitate Circles of Trust®. I have  combined my work with the CC&R with 23 years of experience and knowledge working with youth and young adults, to offer Courage to Lead for Young Leaders and Activists retreats in the U.S. and Canada. I also lead a variety of Circles of Trust® retreats for adults of all ages, through the Tatamagouche Centre, in Nova Scotia.