{"id":7724,"date":"2021-03-23T05:48:45","date_gmt":"2021-03-23T05:48:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/csl.org\/professional-development\/?page_id=7724"},"modified":"2025-09-29T16:03:27","modified_gmt":"2025-09-29T16:03:27","slug":"life-circle-grief-facilitator-program","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/csl.org\/professional-development\/programs\/life-circle-grief-facilitator-program\/","title":{"rendered":"Life Circle: Grief Facilitator Program"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"Life Circle: Grief Facilitator Program<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Facilitated by: Rev. Ryan Alexander<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Cost: $247<\/strong><\/h3>\n

As we continue to work toward our goal of \u201cCreating a World That Works for Everyone,\u201d we\u202fare called to\u202fface everyday realities with compassion and a willingness to lean in with the recognition and application of Spiritual Truth.\u202fThe intent\u202fof this program\u202fis to\u202fsupport\u202fCSL Community Members, and members of the general public, in moving through the many\u202ffacets of\u202fbereavement and the\u202fgrief\u202fexperience.<\/p>\n

CSL Grief Circles\u202f<\/b>will\u202fsupport\u202fparticipants\u202fwith balancing the loss of normalcy and rhythms of everyday\u202flife,\u202fwhile\u202fcoping with grief and loss.\u202fIn the wake of\u202fany\u202fsudden change, we\u202fare\u202fmoved into a new way of being\u202fand must find\u202fnew ways\u202fto connect\u202fwith\u202fthe world.\u202fThe multi-week circle experience\u202fwill\u202fassist\u202fparticipants\u202fin naming and moving through their personal grief experience while having the support of a\u202fCSL Grief Circle<\/b>.<\/p>\n

The CSL Grief Circle Facilitator Program<\/b> 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.<\/p>\n

An application will be required (click on the link below).\u202f Applicants should have\u202fexperience in professional grief work and\/or be a CSL Practitioner or Minister.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Course\u202fSchedules and Application Due Dates:<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Course Runs Saturdays,\u00a0 October 4-25, 10 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. MT
\nApplications are due: September 26, 2025
\nApplications for the October session are now closed, but you are welcome to apply for upcoming sessions.<\/p>\n

You may apply at any time.\u00a0
\nGrief\u202fCircle\u202fFacilitator Program Application<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Information Sessions for Practitioners and Ministers Interested in Facilitating CSL Life Circles:<\/strong><\/h3>\n

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.<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n<\/div>