Karuna Training Basic Cycle Information and Schedule*
Los Angeles, California, USA, 2020-2021
Dates, times, and locations of seminars are under review considering CDC recommendations due to COVID-19.
PHASES 1-3: February 2020 – October 2021. The training includes ten seminars, three of which are week-long retreats, and a personal project with mentor and peer support. The seminars are scheduled roughly every other month.
PLACE: All weekend seminars will be at the Shambhala Center Los Angeles located at Eagle Rock. Two of the week-long deepening week retreats will be residential at a retreat center in Tehachapi, California.
FACULTY: Melissa Moore, Sandra Ladley, Susan Chapman, Terry Jaworski (Continuity Faculty: Carolyn Sykes, Jay Jaworski, Emily Earlenbaugh)
AUDIENCE: Everyone who engages and cares about relationships.
351 TOTAL TRAINING HOURS: Phase 1 Personal Process: 112 hours; Phase 2 Methods in Working Skillfully with Others: 122 hours; Phase 3 Engaged Compassion Project with Mentoring: 117 hours.
COST: The new reduced cost for the two-year Karuna Training program is $8,000. There will be a $500 discount offered for paying in full before the start of the program, bringing the total to $7,500. Alternatively, students may also pay at the beginning of each phase, or make monthly payments. There will be additional costs for food and lodging for the two week-long residential retreats, usually between $85-$175 a night (depending on the accommodations you choose.)
CEUs: Karuna Training is a licensed Continuing Education (CEU) Provider #137058 through the CAMFT (California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists.) Most states accept California CEU credits.
TUITION ASSISTANCE: Tuition assistance is available upon request and need. Karuna Training aspires to make it possible for those with a strong desire to do the Training, please contact Sandra Ladley to discuss further at Connect@Karunatraining.com
COHORT CAPACITY AND ATTENDANCE: Karuna Training occurs in an ongoing cohort and the class size is limited to 30 students. Students may not enter the cohort after Seminar 2/3 (May). We expect you to commit to attending all the seminars. To receive certification, a student may not miss more than two seminars.
APPLICATION AND REGISTRATION: You must apply for Karuna Training and be individually interviewed before being accepted into the program. The simple application process is described here. You may apply at any time, and Karuna will be conducting interviews until the 2nd seminar May 1, 2020. If you have questions, please go to the website or contact Sandra Ladley or Melissa Moore at: connect@karunatraining.com
Phase 1: Personal Process
| Training | Days | Location | Teachers | Dates | Times |
| Seminar 1/ 2 Confidence in Basic Sanity and Ego in Contemplative Psychology |
4 Day Weekend 1 evening + 3 days 26 hours |
Eagle Rock Shambhala Center | Melissa Moore | Feb 20 – 23, 2020 | Thursday 6:30 PM – 9 PM Friday 10 AM – 6 PM Saturday 10 AM – 9 PM Sunday 9 AM – 3 PM |
| Seminar 2/3 Working with Ego and the Energy of Emotions |
Weekend 6 hours |
Online via Zoom | Sandra Ladley | May 2 – 3, 2020 | Times – TBD |
| Seminar 4 Deepening in the Space of Mindfulness |
TBD |
Online via Zoom | Terry Jaworski | June 20-21 | Saturday – 9am – 5pm
Sunday – 9am – 1pm |
| Continuity Groups (arranged regionally) | 12 hours | ||||
| Total Training Hours Phase 1 | 112 hours |
Phase 2: Methods in Working Skillfully with Others
| Training | Days | Location | Teachers | Dates | Times |
| Seminar 5 Deepening Week 1: Exploration of Energy in Contemplative Psychology |
TBD | Melissa Moore | Dates – TBD | Times – TBD | |
| Seminar 6 Development of Compassionate Presence |
Weekend 18 hours |
Eagle Rock Shambhala Center | Susan Chapman | November 6 – 8, 2020 | Friday 7 PM to 9 PM Saturday 10 AM to 9 PM Sunday 9 AM to 3 PM |
| Seminar 7 Deepening Week 2: Exploration of Energy in Communication |
Deepening Week Non-Residential Retreat 7 days and 6 nights 56 hours |
Eagle Rock Shambhala Center | Sandra Ladley | January 30 – Feb 5, 2021 | Friday arrival 3 PM to 6 PM Thursday departure after lunch |
| Seminar 8 Compassionate Presence2 |
Weekend 18 hours |
Eagle Rock Shambhala Center | Melissa Moore | March 5 – 7, 2021 | Friday 7 PM to 9 PM Saturday 10 AM to 9 PM Sunday 9 AM to 3 PM |
| Continuity Groups (arranged regionally) | 12 hours | ||||
| Total Training Hours Phase 2 | 122 hours |
Phase 3: Engaged Compassion Project with Mentoring
| Training | Days | Location | Teachers | Dates | Times |
| Seminar 9 Exploration of Energy in Working with Others |
Deepening Week* Residential Retreat 7 days, 6 nights, 56 hours |
Tehachapi Mountain Retreat Center | Melissa Moore | June 19-25, 2021 | Saturday arrival 3 PM to 6 PM Friday departure after lunch |
| Seminar 10 Mentoring Day |
One Day 8 hours |
Eagle Rock
Shambhala Center |
Sandra Ladley | July 17, 2021 | Saturday 10AM to 6 PM |
| Karuna Project Includes 4 hours mentoring | 15 hours | On your own time | Supported by faculty mentors | On Own Time | |
| Continuity Groups (arranged regionally) | 12 hours | Online | |||
| Seminar 11 Graduation & Certification |
4 Day Weekend 1 evening and 3 days, 26 hours |
Eagle Rock Shambhala Center | All Faculty | Oct 7 – 10, 2021 | Thursday 7 PM to 9 PM Friday 9 AM to 6 PM Saturday 10 AM to 9 PM Sunday 9 AM to 3 PM |
| Total Training Hours Phase 3 | 117 Hours | ||||
| TOTAL – ALL PHASES | 351 Hours |
