The three levels of training include:

Level One – Tools, language and curriculum development
Level Two – In-depth group dynamics and sensitivity traning
Level Three – Advanced level group leadership with supervision

The goals of the full training are:

A) To develop a thorough ‘behind-the-scenes’ understanding of what goes on in the circle work groups.
B) To acquire a powerful curriculum for using in your own practice and future women’s circles.
C) To gain a heightened awareness of one’s own inner-group actions, reactions & interactions.
D) To emerge as a capable facilitator of CircleWorks groups, able to create a space for participants’ personal growth through group process (all of this within a supervised framework).
The program includes:

1.) Crucial readings from Irvin Yalom’s “The Theory & Practice of Group Psychotherapy” and other relevant materials on group dynamics, group therapy as well as the synthesis between Judaism and psychology.
2.) Committed participation & note-taking during circle work group.
3.) Starting in Level 2 there will be homework writing assignments. These will focus on a careful analysis of what the trainee has learned through her own participation & observations of the group.
4.) Intensive one-on-one meetings with Chaya to discuss important learning points and your personal progress.
5.) After the initial training period of all 3 levels, the trainee will ideally get the chance to facilitate her own group, while working in weekly supervision.
Restricted to those with past experience in therapeutic settings and/or prior participation in “Circle Works” for at least 4 months.

The three levels of training include:

Level One – Tools, language and curriculum development
Level Two – In-depth group dynamics and sensitivity traning
Level Three – Advanced level group leadership with supervision

The goals of the full training are:

A) To develop a thorough ‘behind-the-scenes’ understanding of what goes on in the circle work groups.
B) To acquire a powerful curriculum for using in your own practice and future women’s circles.
C) To gain a heightened awareness of one’s own inner-group actions, reactions & interactions.
D) To emerge as a capable facilitator of CircleWorks groups, able to create a space for participants’ personal growth through group process (all of this within a supervised framework).
The program includes:

1.) Crucial readings from Irvin Yalom’s “The Theory & Practice of Group Psychotherapy” and other relevant materials on group dynamics, group therapy as well as the synthesis between Judaism and psychology.
2.) Committed participation & note-taking during circle work group.
3.) Starting in Level 2 there will be homework writing assignments. These will focus on a careful analysis of what the trainee has learned through her own participation & observations of the group.
4.) Intensive one-on-one meetings with Chaya to discuss important learning points and your personal progress.
5.) After the initial training period of all 3 levels, the trainee will ideally get the chance to facilitate her own group, while working in weekly supervision.
Restricted to those with past experience in therapeutic settings and/or prior participation in “Circle Works” for at least 4 months.

The three levels of training include:

Level One – Tools, language and curriculum development
Level Two – In-depth group dynamics and sensitivity traning
Level Three – Advanced level group leadership with supervision

The goals of the full training are:

A) To develop a thorough ‘behind-the-scenes’ understanding of what goes on in the circle work groups.
B) To acquire a powerful curriculum for using in your own practice and future women’s circles.
C) To gain a heightened awareness of one’s own inner-group actions, reactions & interactions.
D) To emerge as a capable facilitator of CircleWorks groups, able to create a space for participants’ personal growth through group process (all of this within a supervised framework).
The program includes:

1.) Crucial readings from Irvin Yalom’s “The Theory & Practice of Group Psychotherapy” and other relevant materials on group dynamics, group therapy as well as the synthesis between Judaism and psychology.
2.) Committed participation & note-taking during circle work group.
3.) Starting in Level 2 there will be homework writing assignments. These will focus on a careful analysis of what the trainee has learned through her own participation & observations of the group.
4.) Intensive one-on-one meetings with Chaya to discuss important learning points and your personal progress.
5.) After the initial training period of all 3 levels, the trainee will ideally get the chance to facilitate her own group, while working in weekly supervision.
Restricted to those with past experience in therapeutic settings and/or prior participation in “Circle Works” for at least 4 months.

The three levels of training include:

Level One – Tools, language and curriculum development
Level Two – In-depth group dynamics and sensitivity traning
Level Three – Advanced level group leadership with supervision

The goals of the full training are:

A) To develop a thorough ‘behind-the-scenes’ understanding of what goes on in the circle work groups.
B) To acquire a powerful curriculum for using in your own practice and future women’s circles.
C) To gain a heightened awareness of one’s own inner-group actions, reactions & interactions.
D) To emerge as a capable facilitator of CircleWorks groups, able to create a space for participants’ personal growth through group process (all of this within a supervised framework).
The program includes:

1.) Crucial readings from Irvin Yalom’s “The Theory & Practice of Group Psychotherapy” and other relevant materials on group dynamics, group therapy as well as the synthesis between Judaism and psychology.
2.) Committed participation & note-taking during circle work group.
3.) Starting in Level 2 there will be homework writing assignments. These will focus on a careful analysis of what the trainee has learned through her own participation & observations of the group.
4.) Intensive one-on-one meetings with Chaya to discuss important learning points and your personal progress.
5.) After the initial training period of all 3 levels, the trainee will ideally get the chance to facilitate her own group, while working in weekly supervision.
Restricted to those with past experience in therapeutic settings and/or prior participation in “Circle Works” for at least 4 months.

Facilitated by Chaya Lester, The Shalev Center will  be offering two types of women’s support groups.

• The first is specifically around relationship/marriage issues.
• The second is a general support group for dealing with life challenges such as depression, low self-esteem & anxiety.

When: Starting Monday, Dec. 1st at 11:00 am. Meetings will be taking place on a weekly basis.
Where:The Shalev Center- 16b HaGilboa Street, Nachlaot, Jerusalem. Click here for directions Cost:Hour and a half long sessions. Between 65-85sh/ hour and a half long session depending upon the size of the group. Contact Chaya Lester – chaya@shalevcenter.org, 054-691-8226 For more information click here.

Women’s Wake Up! Yoga with Instructor Oriana Devorah Cohen

When:RESTARTING FOR THE NEW YEAR-NOVEMBER 3RD!
Monday Mornings  9:00am-10:15am
Cost: 40 NIS per class

Energize your body and nourish your neshama with an invigorating morning yoga flow.

About the instructor:
Oriana Devorah Cohen has been practicing yoga for the past 19 years and is a Yoga Alliance certified teacher.  She draws upon her knowledge of the body and creative movement to provide yoga classes that are fun, holistic and rooted in Torah values and teachings.
Oriana Devorah has taught Yoga in many diverse settings: to Israeli backpackers in the Himalayas, orphans at risk in Soweto, South Africa as well as to pregnant women and various seminaries and women’s groups in Jerusalem.

She has experienced that through regular yoga practice we can develop a healthy body and a calm mind, through which we can become better vessels to serve Hashem and shine our inner light out to the world with joy!

Contact: oriana.devorah@gmail.com
054 882 5982

“CircleWorks training with Chaya has been extraordinary! Going to group is the highlight of my week… and I have grown so much, both personally and professionally. I recommend this to every woman. Just do it!”

15 weeks – Wednesdays, Starting October 21st – February 3rd

Meetings will take place from 8:00 – 10:00 PM

Have you wanted the chance to deepen your own self-awareness & self-expression?
Have you wanted to take the next step in your professional development?

Join in this powerful women’s group & training to become a CircleWorks Facilitator.

• Become more authentic, caring, and skillful in your communication and relationships
• Gain a deeper understanding of yourself and group dynamics
• Learn the theory behind group therapy
• Develop invaluable skills as a facilitator, leader and communicator
• Increase your professional reach & exposure
• Be able to start a women’s group in your community

This first level of the training is for women to go deeper into themselves, acquire stronger communication skills, gain a deeper understand of group dynamics and learn the CircleWorks curriculum. The workshops will consist of a combination of “chabura” style learning, psychological and Torah-based exercises, plus instruction and opportunities to facilitate others’ growth process.

Cost of the course: 1400₪
Reading materials: 100₪

If interested, contact Chaya: chaya@shalevcenter.org / 054.691.8226

Our tradition teaches us that when man and woman were created, they were united back to back leaving them unable to truly see each other. Through the process of separating, individuating, growing, desiring, and uniting back together, they were able to stand fully face to face, fully seeing each other in intimacy.

In this level one couples workshop, you will cultivate tools to turn fully face-to-face with your partner. Providing new frameworks for communication around the core principles of relationships through interactive exercises, discussions, and skill building.

Please note: We value our participants’ privacy. As such, the format of this series does not involve group sharing about relationship details. We provide a framework, teachings, tools and exercises for the couple’s to engage in depth work together during the workshop and at home.

In this workshop you will:

• Discover a deeper, more meaningful relationship
• Build trust, respect and intimacy
• Learn to communicate with accuracy and sensitivity
• Gain greater self awareness within your relationship
• Identify and let go of self-defeating behaviors
• Learn to focus on meeting your partner’s needs
• Gain tools for conflict resolution

NEW WORKSHOP STARTING NOVEMBER 10TH!
June 4th, June 11th, June 18th, June 25th, July 2nd, July 9th

For six weeks on Tuesday evenings, from 8:00-10:30PM

Don’t miss this unique opportunity to start turning face to face with your partner!**

Facilitated by Rav Hillel and Chaya Lester, experienced teachers, facilitators, and couples therapists

Contact for more information:

Rav Hillel Lester -054-642-2613 – ravhillel@shalevcenter.org
Chaya Lester – 054-691-8226 – chaya@shalevcenter.org

Workshop Prices (subsidized by a generous grant):

Workshop in person Tuition: 1450₪ per couple, all six sessions

Workshop via Skype Tuition: 1000₪ per couple, all six sessions

Limited additional grants are available. Please inquire if needed.

** Space is limited and reservations are required

Located at The Shalev Center: 16b HaGilboa, Nachlaot, Jerusalem

For directions, click here: www.shalevcenter.org/directions

Testimonials from participants of the workshop:

* “The words ‘Thank You!’ are way to small to express the breadth and width of our gratitude for your warm and wise guidance… it felt step by step, hand in hand, ‘from darkness to light, from distance to closeness, from misunderstanding to embracing and appreciating’…”

* “The work shop was brilliantly built, combining ancient Jewish mystical knowledge from the Kabbalah, together with the most contemporary psychological methods and practices. The inner process was enhanced by the use of guided meditations, music and art, all within the beautiful setting of the Shalev Center in Jerusalem.”

Jewish Meditation Class  Accessing the Possibility Within –  Meditation is a doorway to soul and to G-d. Come sit with Rav Hillel Lester and learn techniques to access more profound levels of self and experience the Divine.   Cultivating awareness and introspection is the foundation for personal growth work.

This is a unique weekly opportunity to quiet down and re-connect with yourself and with G-d. There are many benefits to this meditation practice: Experience a more vibrant and meaningful life, gain clarity and relaxation, experience connection with G-d and your soul, undo unhealthy patterns and increase personal choice – to name a few!

Our meditation class runs from our center weekly;

Every Monday Night from 8:30-9:45PM.

20 Shekel suggested donation (nobody turned away for lack of funds!).

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Jewish Meditation Class  Accessing the Possibility Within –  Meditation is a doorway to soul and to G-d. Come sit with Rav Hillel Lester and learn techniques to access more profound levels of self and experience the Divine.   Cultivating awareness and introspection is the foundation for personal growth work.

This is a unique weekly opportunity to quiet down and re-connect with yourself and with G-d. There are many benefits to this meditation practice: Experience a more vibrant and meaningful life, gain clarity and relaxation, experience connection with G-d and your soul, undo unhealthy patterns and increase personal choice – to name a few!

Our meditation class runs from our center weekly;

Every Monday Night from 8:30-9:45PM.

20 Shekel suggested donation (nobody turned away for lack of funds!).

Follow us on Facebook for constant updates!