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, Terry Jaworski (Continuity Faculty: Carolyn Sykes, 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

UPDATED SCHEDULE til End of 2020:

Maitri Self Care and Elemental Magic Schedule

August 15 – December 19 – Saturday 4 – 6 PM PT

August 15: Maitri Self Care and the Evocation of Space – Melissa Moore

September 19: Maitri Self Care and the Evocation of Earth – Terry Jaworski

October 17: Maitri Self Care and the Evocation of Fire – Emily Earlenbaugh

November 21: Maitri Self Care and the Evocation of Wind – Carolyn Sykes

December 19: Maitri Self Care and the Evocation of Water – Sandra Ladley

To support more meditation practice, we are also offering an entirely optional hour of guided meditation before each session. While the sitting starts at 3 PM, it is optional, the class begins at 4pm. You are welcome to come at 3pm for the open meditation.

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	TBD
*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*