ABOUT THE INSTITUTE FOR CIRCLEWORK

 

The Institute for Circlework supports the healing of individuals, communities and the planet through the practice of Circlework™, a group process in which people gather in circles with the intention of strengthening community, communing with spirit, and accessing compassion, courage, wisdom, and wholeness. The Institute for Circlework™ believes that to restore the health of our ailing communities and planet, we must once again learn to consciously utilize the inherent power of the circle.

The Institute for Circlework offers public circles, provides education about the nature and importance of Circlework™, provides scholarships for participants in the Circlework™ Training, and supports projects related to the growth and development of Circlework™.

The Institute for Circlework™ was founded in 2000 by Jalaja Bonheim. Ph.D.,and is a non-profit organization. Its goals include:

• To educate the public about the nature and value of Circlework™.
  
• To offer support for groups and training programs in Circlework™.
  
• To provide financial assistance for economically disadvantaged people who want to participate in circles and training programs offered by the Institute.
  
• To provide information about other available circles and trainings.
  
• To maintain a website that serves as a virtual meeting space for students of Circlework™ to connect, discuss ideas and share information.
  
• To provide consulting services for circles and circle leaders who need help with difficult issues.
  
• The Institute for Circlework currently offers training for women interested or involved in circle leadership. Circlework™ Trainings are offered both on theWest Coast and the East Coast, and are facilitated by Jalaja Bonheim, Ph.D.

Jalaja Bonheim is the author of a number of books, including Aphrodite's Daughters: Women's Sexual Stories and the Journey of the Soul, and The Hunger for Ecstasy: Fulfilling the Soul's Need for Intimacy and Passion. She is a counselor in private practice and has been practicing and teaching Circlework™ for over twenty years.

The Institute for Circlework is primarily supported by donations from the public. All donations are fully tax-deductible. If you are interested in supporting the Institute for Circlework, or would like more information on our activities, please contact us via this website.

 

If you are interested in supporting The Institute for Circlework, or would like more information on its activities, please go to www.instituteforcirclework.org, or contact:

The Institute for Circlework
P.O. Box 847
Ithaca, NY 14851
(607) 273-8785