CircleCulture 7-Week Workshop Series

Engage with community and discover useful techniques to gather with others in circle. Meets 6-8PM every Wednesday: Jan. 22nd – Mar. 5th.

What is CircleCulture?:
Circle is a way to meaningfully engage in social connection. Pioneer of the circle movement, Lauren Oliver, PhD founded CircleCulture offering a practical framework to support, gather and build community. “Circles are an ancient process, a universal form; learning to use them is easy.”

CircleCulture Workshop Series:
Explore and experience how circle gatherings can work for everyone. Each week, participants will practice methods to initiate, lead, and sustain circles for their local and virtual communities, amongst family, and within professional settings. This is a FREE series. Join every week & drop-ins welcome too!

Key Themes:
> Introduction to CircleCulture
> Leadership & Tools for Cooperative Work
> Self-Appreciation and Positive Recognition
> Expressing Needs and Requests
> Clearing the Air for Peacemaking
> Clarifying Values and Personal Vision
Strategies to Ease Group Conflict

About the Facilitators

Kelly Hong has been dedicated to CircleCulture since 2010 after meeting Dr. Lauren Oliver at the Social Artistry Leadership Institute in Ashland, Oregon. She first participated in circles during a 2-year CircleCulture mentorship closely guided by Dr. Oliver. Kelly is a certified yoga instructor following the Vajra Yoga School of Professor Robert “Tenzin” Thurman. She earned her B.A. from the University of Montana in Communication and Environmental Studies and currently lives in Reno/Tahoe with her beloved husband and two dogs.

Lilith Erlenbusch is an artist and poet, local business owner, and has participated in a CircleCulture women’s circle that has met regularly since 2019. With her entrepreneurial spirit, Lilith has built thriving businesses in both the United States and Europe, leading strong teams of employees over many years. Through circle, Lilith has come to deeply value the experience of being part of a larger community, and is inspired by how individuals can actualize their potential when supported in circle.

Questions? Please e-mail:
kelly.jane.hong@gmail.com