Freedom Circle Facilitator Training
Become a Facilitator of Healing, Connection, and Collective Transformation
GITS is launching a 16-session Freedom Circle Facilitator Training this Fall. Dates for our first cohort will be announced soon. Pre-register now to receive updates and details.
Freedom Circles are intentional spaces where People of Color engage in recovery from systems of lack and greed, deepen self-awareness, strengthen community connections, and cultivate collective well-being. This immersive training prepares you to facilitate those spaces with skill, intention, and care.
What You'll Learn
How and Why Freedom Circles Work
Explore the philosophy, structure, and purpose of Freedom Circles — including how they address disconnection, scarcity thinking, and the erosion of trust and belonging through trauma-informed approaches.
The Focusing Method and Recovery Focusing Model
Learn the practices of Focusing (Eugene Gendlin) and Recovery Focusing (Suzanne Noel) to hold intentional space, support deep inner reflection, and help participants access inner wisdom and resilience.
Collective Leadership and Community Building
Practice shared leadership, deep listening, and mutual respect. Learn to move groups from individual healing toward collaborative action and community empowerment.
How to Start Your Own Freedom Circle
Get practical guidance on launching and sustaining a Freedom Circle in your community — session structure, participant engagement, and best practices for creating brave, transformative spaces.
Who Should Attend?
Community leaders and organizers, coaches, facilitators, educators, faith and spiritual leaders, recovery practitioners, social justice advocates, and anyone called to personal healing and collective transformation.
Whether you're deepening your own recovery or building skills to support others, this training offers practical tools, meaningful practices, and a community of learners committed to collective well-being.