Pacific Northwest Fall 2015–2017 Schedule
Download a PDF of this schedule: Karuna Training Schedule Pacific Northwest Start Fall 2015
| Training | Days | Location | Teachers | Dates | Times |
| KARUNA TRAINING PHASE 1: Personal Process | 116 hours total training | Phase spread over 9 months | |||
| Seminar 1: Confidence in Basic Sanity | 4 day Weekend 1 evening and 3 days 26 hours |
Seattle Shambhala Center | Melissa Moore, Sandra Ladley |
November 20 to 23, 2015 | Friday 6:30 PM to 9 PM, Saturday 10 AM to 6 PM, Sunday 10 AM to 9 PM, Monday 10 AM to 4 PM |
| Seminar 2: Ego from the Perspective of Contemplative Psychology | Weekend 18 hours |
Seattle Shambhala Center | Susan Chapman | February 26 to 28, 2016 | Friday 7 PM to 9 PM, Saturday 10 AM to 9 PM, Sunday 10 AM to 4 PM |
| Seminar 3: Working with Emotions | Weekend 18 hours |
Seattle Shambhala Center | Sandra Ladley | April 15 to 17, 2016 | Friday 7 PM to 9 PM, Saturday 10 AM to 9 PM, Sunday 10 AM to 4 PM |
| Seminar 4: Exploration of Energy in Contemplative Psychology | Deepening Week Residential Retreat 7 days and 6 nights 42 hours |
The Sahale Retreat Center, Tahuya, WA | Melissa Moore | July 9 to 15, 2016 | Saturday afternoon 3 PM check-in Through Friday lunch |
| 12 hours of Continuity Groups* Arranged regionally | 12 hours |
Cost for Phase 1 is $2,700.
Each Phase of Karuna Training can be paid for independently.
(All 3 Phases, paid in advance, will be discounted $750.)
The fee for food and lodging for the Seminar 4 Deepening Week Retreat will be paid separately. The current estimate is $75 to $175 a night for 5 nights, or $375 to $900.
| Training | Days | Location | Teachers | Dates | Times |
| KARUNA TRAINING PHASE 2: Methods in Working Skillfully with others | 90 hours total training | Spread over 6 months | |||
| Seminar 5: Development of Compassionate Presence | Weekend 18 hours |
Seattle Shambhala Center | Susan Chapman | October 7 to 9, 2016 | Friday 7 PM to 9 PM, Saturday 10 AM to 9 PM, Sunday 10 AM to 4 PM |
| Seminar 6: Exploration of Energy in Communication | Deepening Week Non-residential Retreat 7 days, 6 nights 49 hours |
Seattle Shambhala Center | Sandra Ladley | January 13 to 19, 2017 | Friday afternoon 3PM check-in Through Thursday lunch |
| Seminar 7: Therapeutic Process | Weekend 18 hours |
Seattle Shambhala Center | Melissa Moore | March 24 to 26, 2017 | Friday 7 PM to 9 PM, Saturday 10 AM to 9 PM, Sunday 10 AM to 4 PM |
| 12 hours of Continuity Groups* Arranged regionally | 12 hours |
Cost for Phase 2 is $1,575
Each Phase of Karuna Training can be paid for independently.
(All 3 Phases, paid in advance, will be discounted $750.)
| Training | Days | Location | Teachers | Dates | Times |
| KARUNA TRAINING PHASE 3: Project with Supervision |
95 hours total training | Spread over 5 months | |||
| Seminar 8: Exploration of Energy in Working with Others | Deepening Week Residential Retreat 7 days, 6 nights 42 hours |
The Sahale Retreat Center, Tahuya, WA | Melissa Moore | August 21 to 27, 2017 | Monday afternoon 3 PM check-in Through Sunday lunch |
| Seminar 9: Supervision | One day 8 hours |
Seattle Shambhala Center | Terry Jaworski plus assistant | September 23, 2017 | Saturday 10 AM to 6 PM |
| Seminar 10: Karuna Project Practicum | 5 hours of working with one person 5 hours |
Self-arranged | On own time | ||
| 12 hours of Continuity Groups* Arranged regionally | 12 hours | To be arranged | Terry Jaworski plus assistant | ||
| 4 Hours Individual Supervision | 4 hours | ||||
| Seminar 11: Graduation & Certification | 4 day weekend 26 hours |
Seattle Shambhala Center | Melissa Moore, Susan Chapman, Sandra Ladley |
November 10 to 13, 2017 | Friday 7 PM to 9 PM, Saturday 10 AM to 6 PM, Sunday 10 AM to 9 PM, Monday 10 AM to 4 PM |
Cost for Phase 3 is $2,175
Total cost for all three phases is $6,450.
Total cost for all 3 phases paid in advance of Phase One is $5,700.
Payment plans are available. Each applicant will have a private interview with faculty. At that time payment plans will be negotiated.
The fee for food and lodging for the Seminar 8 Deepening Week Retreat will be paid separately. The current estimate is $75 to $175 a night for 5 nights, or $375 to $900.
The estimated food and lodging expense for all three Deepening Week Retreats is $1,125 to $2,700.
| IN SUM Karuna Training Phases 1 through 3 |
301 total training hours | All weekend seminars will be held at the Seattle Shambhala Center.Deepening Retreats locations to be announced |
Lead Faculty Melissa Moore, Susan Chapman, Sandra Ladley |
2 year program November 2015 to November 2017 |
*Continuity Groups are an important aspect of Karuna Training, they are regional groups that meet throughout the three phases of training, and provide a forum for participants to practice the skills and deepen competency in a small group setting. In the beginning they are initiated with the help of assistants, but after some time they are self-run.