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:
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To educate the public about the
nature and value of Circlework™.
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To offer support for groups and
training programs in Circlework™.
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To provide financial assistance
for economically disadvantaged people who want to participate
in circles and training programs offered by the Institute.
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To provide information about
other available circles and trainings.
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To maintain a website that serves
as a virtual meeting space for students of Circlework™
to connect, discuss ideas and share information.
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To provide consulting services
for circles and circle leaders who need help with difficult
issues.
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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, or download our donation form (.PDF file).
On behalf of all those who have benefited and will benefit from the gifts of this work, we thank you for your generosity. May your gift return to you a thousandfold!
