CircleTalk Trainings

Build Valuable Skills as a CircleTalk Leader

CircleTalk™ provides a few options to get trained in our groundbreaking program. Whether you are an professional looking to further your career, or a volunteer looking to expand your work with older adults, CircleTalk trainings prepare you with valuable skills, resources and insights.

Based on best practices for group dynamics and field tested in over 3000 hours of CircleTalk programs, the CircleTalk™ Curriculum is easy to implement in any setting where older adults gather. All you need is a place to gather and a small circle of chairs!

Trainings in the CircleTalk curriculum are offered in three formats:

1. In-Person One-Day CircleTalk Leader Course

CircleTalk™ holds frequent trainings in and around Colorado. In a one day, 8 hour training program, trainees will immerse fully in the philosophy, objectives, and practice of the program in order to start a CircleTalk program the next day!

Each trainee will receive:

A 12-week CircleTalk Curriculum
A CircleTalk Leader Manual
A Leader “Kit” that contains supportive materials and props.
Two 30-minute consulting/coaching meetings with CircleTalk Master Trainers to successfully start and sustain CircleTalk in any setting

Upcoming Events

CircleTalk Leader Course – Western Slope/Grand Junction
November 15 @ 8:30 am
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CircleTalk Leader Course – Northern Colorado/Fort Collins
December 6 @ 8:30 am
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Training Testimonials

Based on a well-developed curriculum, the training was experiential, informative, and inspirational. It prepared me for facilitating my first circle, which was highlighted by the participants enthusiasm and appreciation for CircleTalk.

Ronnie Rosenbaum
I wanted to share with you what a WONDERFUL meeting I led yesterday!! Our group is connected in so many new ways in and out of CircleTalk! I notice that they now spontaneously gather and connect in small conversation areas throughout the assisted living community. These are new and real relationships forming and a gift to all and such gratifying work as a leader!
Really fluid training and loved the design of the CircleTalk method. Great day!
Dear Deb, I need to hurry up and get additional weeks of CircleTalk curriculum to continue our wonderful group. They are loving it, and so am I! Thanks so much.

Update: CircleTalk is the proud recipient of a grant from the Next50 Initiative to expand throughout the state of Colorado. We are seeking requests for training scholarships from those of you who can bring CircleTalk programs to (1) low income seniors and low income senior housing, and, senior residential communities and community-based organizations that serve (2) ethnic and racial minorities, (3) LGBT communities, and (4) the homeless.

Note: CircleTalk can offer limited scholarships to course participants. Please contact us for further information.

2. Log on to the CircleTalk Leader Virtual Course coming soon!

The CircleTalk Leader Course has recently been adapted as a virtual course! We are thrilled to bring CircleTalk to more future leaders in senior communities throughout the country and the world! Join us in our mission to build connection and community among older adults.

3. Bring CircleTalk to you for an On-site Training!

Set up a private training by inviting CircleTalk staff to your organization or sending your staff to us. Contact us directly for inquiries related to on-site trainings.

Deborah Skovron
Director / Creative Director

Let's Talk!

Interested in learning more about CircleTalk or getting involved? We would love to hear from you. In building a better future for aging adults, we value all the ideas and feedback that you provide. Even if you just want to say hi, please reach out!