July 21 - 25, 2010
Council Training with Animas Valley Institute,
In Albion Basin, near Salt Lake City, Utah

While council is a way of communicating — listening and speaking deeply from the heart — it is also a way of being, a way of relating to others that softens the barriers of fear and projection. It is a powerful tool for anyone in a leadership position. Becoming a holder of council entails a number of skills including deep listening to self, others, and the group field; managing potentially problematic group dynamics; tracking and interweaving group themes; setting the stage with ceremony; and setting the tone of the council. We will study special forms including the Heart-Warrior Council and forms employed for conflict-resolution, group bonding, and ceremonial deepening. Participants will have ample opportunities to develop and hone their skills as council holders. Our individual experiences wandering on the land and the dynamics of the training group will together provide the grist for the various forms of council that we will use and study.
An application is required to attend this training. Please contact the Animas office to receive an application.

Please refer to the Animas Valley website for a full description to this seminar and location, and others. www.animas.org or call 800-451-6327

Costs
Guides: Annie Bloom and Jade Sherer.

Tuition: $695

Location/Camping Info: Set among the pine and aspen trees at an elevation of 8300 feet, Redman Campground is 14 miles up Big Cottonwood Canyon. The Canyon offer several soaring peaks, pristine hidden lakes, rivers and streams. The canyon is known for its spectacular show of wildflowers in late summer and painting of bright autumn colors in the fall.
Camping fee: $50 Participants will provide their own lunches, snacks, and teas as well as contributing to 1 or 2 group meals

Arrival Info: Begins at 1pm on 7/21 and ends at 1pm on 7/25.

Or Contact Jade for more information about this expedition.

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