The Circle Leader program is a special opportunity for Ceremonia alumni to step into the role of selfless service, which most spiritual traditions agree is a core pathway to higher states of consciousness. We are looking for individuals who exemplify Ceremonia’s values, demonstrate strong intention for continuing their Inner Work, and feel called to a path of service. Previous peer support group leaders have described this role as one of their greatest learning experiences in their consciousness journey.

Benefits

• A new stage in personal growth as you carry the responsibility of holding others’ in their first journey with Ceremonia and/or plant sacraments;

• Reflections on your own spiritual path as you participate in others’ transformations;

• Deep, intimate bonds formed through nurturing others’ safety to be vulnerable by being vulnerable yourself;

• A call to develop your skills in presencing, self-healing, and facilitation as you encounter new and surprising corners where you intuit that you could support others better; and

• Great gratitude for all the lives you touch and the mirrors that they present for your own Inner Journey.

Qualities

• Commitment to continuing The Work;

• Intention for heart-led, selfless service;

• Hunger for growth and learning;

• Non-dogma and willingness to question beliefs;

• Courage to be vulnerable;

• Patience to listen in full presence;

• Practice of noticing a desire to change others;

• Acceptance of others’ journey; and

• Embodiment of what it means to be a heart-led leader.

Responsibilities

• Preparation (minimum 8 hours)

  • Participating in a 1 hour Circle Leader training session three weeks before the journey;

  • Learning the basics of facilitating circling, which will include approximately 2 hours of training videos;

  • Learning psychotherapy frameworks, which will include readings and approximately 1.5 hours of training videos;

  • Participating in four 1 hour circling sessions if you have less than ten hours of circling experience (these can be really enjoyable and revelatory);

  • Sharing your vulnerable story in an intro video to your Inner Circle;

  • Conducting 1-on-1, 30 minute introductions with each member of your Inner Circle before the Journey; and

  • Leading 1 hour, once per week Inner Circle virtual circling sessions;

• Retreat

  • Facilitating lunch discussions during the retreat; and

  • Assigning buddy teams (accountability partners) during the retreat;

• Integration (minimum 5 hours)

  • Leading 1 hour, once per week Inner Circle virtual circling sessions; and

  • Participating in a 1 hour post-journey feedback session with staff.

Apply Now

As an Inner Circle leader, you will receive a discount of 50% off for the journey, representing the maximum discount provided to a participant and Ceremonia’s cost of operating the retreat itself. If you are interested in joining as an Inner Circle Leader, please contact journeys@ceremoniacircle.org or Ceremonia staff.