Life Circle: Grief Facilitator Program
Facilitated by: Rev. Ryan Alexander
Cost: $247
As we continue to work toward our goal of “Creating a World That Works for Everyone,” we are called to face everyday realities with compassion and a willingness to lean in with the recognition and application of Spiritual Truth. The intent of this program is to support CSL Community Members, and members of the general public, in moving through the many facets of bereavement and the grief experience.
CSL Grief Circles will support participants with balancing the loss of normalcy and rhythms of everyday life, while coping with grief and loss. In the wake of any sudden change, we are moved into a new way of being and must find new ways to connect with the world. The multi-week circle experience will assist participants in naming and moving through their personal grief experience while having the support of a CSL Grief Circle.
The CSL Grief Circle Facilitator Program will train individuals to facilitate 2 six-week Grief Circle experiences at their local Centers or other locations in the community. Periodic support sessions for facilitators are provided.
An application will be required (click on the link below). Applicants should have experience with grief counseling and/or be a CSL Practitioner or Minister.
Course Schedules and Application Due Dates:
Course Runs Saturdays, October 4-25, 10 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. MT
Applications are due: September 26, 2025
You may apply at any time.
Grief Circle Facilitator Program Application
Information Sessions for Practitioners and Ministers Interested in Facilitating CSL Life Circles:
If you’ve felt called to serve those who are grieving in your community and want to find out about our Life Circles program for Grief, we invite you to view our recent information session video below.
Rev. Ryan Alexander explains the course structure, and how learning to facilitate a Life Circle for Grief can make an impact on the lives of Circle participants.
Meet the Facilitator: Rev. Ryan Alexander
Rev. Ryan Alexander (they/them) is the Co-Founder and Co-Director of Soul Evolution Collaborative, a Centers for Spiritual Living Teaching Center and they serve as the Centers for Spiritual Living Senior Manager of Spiritual Education. Their work has its foundation in social activism, striving to create inclusive spaces of empathy, compassion, authenticity, and belonging. With a passion for engaged spirituality, Ryan is dedicated to exploring the impact of applying universal principles to our daily lived experiences. Their commitment to foster our interconnectedness is evident in their ongoing work to bridge the gap between individual spiritual growth and collective social change through educational programming and community engagement. They seek to inspire others to embrace the path of holistic transformation, one that harmonizes personal evolution with the collective pursuit of equity, compassion, and connection.
