2020 Cohort
A Life Changing Program
May 4th 2022 - August 21st 2023
Karuna Training
is designed not just to equip you with a certificate in Contemplative Psychology, but to also give you a safe community to grow in compassion and apply universal truth to your life.
We are currently accepting
applications for the 2022 Karuna Training Cohort. Our two-year journey will kick off in person from May 4th 2022 through August 21st, 2023, at Drala Mountain Center in Colorado.
is designed not just to equip you with a certificate in Contemplative Psychology, but to also give you a safe community to grow in compassion and apply universal truth to your life.
We are currently accepting
applications for the 2022 Karuna Training Cohort. Our two-year journey will kick off in person from May 4th 2022 through August 21st, 2023, at Drala Mountain Center in Colorado.
This upcoming cycle, Karuna Basic Training, is a hybrid program taking place over two years. It is a hybrid training because we will meet both in-person and online.
This includes four in-person retreats along with six online courses. Participants who complete the full training will be certified in Contemplative Psychology.
This includes four in-person retreats along with six online courses. Participants who complete the full training will be certified in Contemplative Psychology.
Overview
A powerful curriculum that combines online learning and in-Person retreats
10 Seminars
2 Four-day in-person retreats
2 Seven-day in-person retreats
6 Online half-day weekends + 3 three hour courses
Two years of Continuity Groups meet monthly
A 25-hour mentored project of Compassionate Exchange.
See schedule below
TEN SEMINARS: The training includes ten seminars—two of which are week-long retreats, and two are long weekend retreats. There are also six online weekend meetings for two half days and four follow-up courses, a personal project with a mentor, and peer support. The seminars are scheduled roughly every other month.
PLACE: In-person retreats take place at the Red Feather Campus at Drala Mountain Center in Colorado. All other training is fulfilled online through live programs and self-paced study.
FACULTY: The faculty of Karuna Training includes Melissa Moore, Ph.D.; Barbara Märtens; Sandra Ladley, MA.; Terry Jaworski M.A.; Kathryn Rile; and Anie Boudreaux. You can learn more about our highly credentialed and compassionate team on the Meet the Faculty page.
PARTICIPANTS: Students of Karuna Training come from all walks of life and many professions. You do not have to be a therapist nor a Buddhist to benefit from Karuna Training. Our graduates have also included medical professionals, teachers, coaches, artists, business managers, and parents.
332 TOTAL TRAINING HOURS:
Phase I Personal Process: 129 hours
Phase II Methods in Working Skilfully with Others: 126 hours
Phase III Engaged Compassion Project: 74 hours.
PLACE: In-person retreats take place at the Red Feather Campus at Drala Mountain Center in Colorado. All other training is fulfilled online through live programs and self-paced study.
FACULTY: The faculty of Karuna Training includes Melissa Moore, Ph.D.; Barbara Märtens; Sandra Ladley, MA.; Terry Jaworski M.A.; Kathryn Rile; and Anie Boudreaux. You can learn more about our highly credentialed and compassionate team on the Meet the Faculty page.
PARTICIPANTS: Students of Karuna Training come from all walks of life and many professions. You do not have to be a therapist nor a Buddhist to benefit from Karuna Training. Our graduates have also included medical professionals, teachers, coaches, artists, business managers, and parents.
332 TOTAL TRAINING HOURS:
Phase I Personal Process: 129 hours
Phase II Methods in Working Skilfully with Others: 126 hours
Phase III Engaged Compassion Project: 74 hours.
COSTS
Your payment options
The investment for the two-year Karuna Training:
$4,000 per year, $8,000 for the total two-year commitment.
In addition, you pay the cost of room and board for the in-person retreats at Drala Mountain Center directly to the Retreat Center. There are dormitory, double, and single rates available.
You may commit to the program one phase at a time.
Payment Options
Option A: Payment in Full for the 2 years is $8,000
A $500 discount goes to those who pay in full before the onset of Phase 1
Option B: Payment by Phase: Pay by one phase at a time. This costs a bit more, but you can pay in monthly installments:
Phase One: $3,500
Phase Two: $3,500
Phase Three: $2,000
Option C: Monthly Payment Plans: Will be determined on a case-by-case basis. Some scholarship money is available on an as-needed basis, and we will discuss that at your admission interview.
$4,000 per year, $8,000 for the total two-year commitment.
In addition, you pay the cost of room and board for the in-person retreats at Drala Mountain Center directly to the Retreat Center. There are dormitory, double, and single rates available.
You may commit to the program one phase at a time.
Payment Options
Option A: Payment in Full for the 2 years is $8,000
A $500 discount goes to those who pay in full before the onset of Phase 1
Option B: Payment by Phase: Pay by one phase at a time. This costs a bit more, but you can pay in monthly installments:
Phase One: $3,500
Phase Two: $3,500
Phase Three: $2,000
Option C: Monthly Payment Plans: Will be determined on a case-by-case basis. Some scholarship money is available on an as-needed basis, and we will discuss that at your admission interview.
Drala Mountain Center Additional Retreat Costs
There are additional costs for food and lodging for the four residential retreats—two are four-day, and two are week-long.
Food and Lodging
costs for our in-person retreats at Drala Mountain Center range from $140 to $250 per night. Typically, the total for all four in-person retreats (18 nights in total) ranges from $2,538 to $4,500, excluding your personal travel expenses to get to each retreat.
If accepted, Karuna Training will email you an Drala Mountain Center lodging registration link.
Method of Payment: Payments can be made by check or credit card once you are accepted into the program.
There are additional costs for food and lodging for the four residential retreats—two are four-day, and two are week-long.
Food and Lodging
costs for our in-person retreats at Drala Mountain Center range from $140 to $250 per night. Typically, the total for all four in-person retreats (18 nights in total) ranges from $2,538 to $4,500, excluding your personal travel expenses to get to each retreat.
If accepted, Karuna Training will email you an Drala Mountain Center lodging registration link.
Method of Payment: Payments can be made by check or credit card once you are accepted into the program.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Other Things To Know
CEUs: Karuna Training (license #137058) is approved by the California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists to sponsor continuing education for mental health professionals. Karuna Training maintains responsibility for this program and its content. Course meets the qualifications for 120 hours of continuing education credit for LMFTs, LCSWs, LPCCs, and/or LEPs as required by the California Board of Behavioural Sciences. For licensed attendees outside of California who are interested in continuing education credit, please check with your State Board, to see if California CEUs are accepted.
TUITION ASSISTANCE: If you are feeling drawn to Karuna Training, we don't want funds to keep you from applying. Tuition assistance is available on a case-by-case basis through determined need. To apply for a financial scholarship, please reach out to karuna.assist@gmail.com.
COHORT CAPACITY AND ATTENDANCE: Each cohort is limited to 30 students and closes after the first seminar, in order to build on the community established within a cohort. Whether joining for the full two-year program or one phase at a time, students are required to commit to attending all seminars within that phase. Completing the certification requires a student to attend all in-person retreats and not miss more than two online seminars.
ACCESSIBILITY: To discuss accommodations and access needs, please email here.
TUITION ASSISTANCE: If you are feeling drawn to Karuna Training, we don't want funds to keep you from applying. Tuition assistance is available on a case-by-case basis through determined need. To apply for a financial scholarship, please reach out to karuna.assist@gmail.com.
COHORT CAPACITY AND ATTENDANCE: Each cohort is limited to 30 students and closes after the first seminar, in order to build on the community established within a cohort. Whether joining for the full two-year program or one phase at a time, students are required to commit to attending all seminars within that phase. Completing the certification requires a student to attend all in-person retreats and not miss more than two online seminars.
ACCESSIBILITY: To discuss accommodations and access needs, please email here.
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Contact KarunaAPPLICATION AND REGISTRATION: You must apply for Karuna Training and be individually interviewed before being accepted into the program. The simple application process is described on our website
You may apply at any time, and Karuna will be conducting interviews until the program starts on Fri, April 22nd, 2022.
If you have questions, please visit this link and fill out the contact form. Contact
Go to Apllication FormYou may apply at any time, and Karuna will be conducting interviews until the program starts on Fri, April 22nd, 2022.
If you have questions, please visit this link and fill out the contact form. Contact
SCHEDULE
Course overview
| Title of Seminar | Place Dates Times | Further Details | Faculty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phase 1: Personal Process | 117 in-class training hours Continuity hours: 12 hours @ 2 hours a month 129 Total Training hours | ||
| Seminar 1 Confidence in Intrinsic Health and Defining Ego in Contemplative Psychology. Participants are introduced to the view of Intrinsic Health and the mind-map of ego in Contemplative Psychology | Drala Mountain Center Redfeather Lakes, Colorado May 4 - 7, 2022 (Wed-Sat) 25 hours | 3 days & 3 nights On-going Cohort & Continuity groups 4 hours monthly November | Melissa Moore Terry Jaworski |
| Seminar 2 Befriending the Energy of Emotions. The mandala of emotions is introduced as the six realms of fixation | Online July 9 - 10, 2022 18 hours | Two weekend half days and 2 or 3 follow up classes On-going Continuity groups 2 hours 1X monthly February & March | Sandra Ladley |
| Seminar 3 Four Foundations of Space Awareness Four foundations of taming the mind and developing a fearless relationship to space unfold | Online September 24 - 25, 2022 18 hours | Two weekend half days and 2 or 3 follow up classes On-going Continuity groups 2 hours 1X monthly March and April | Terry Jaworski |
| Seminar 4 Maitri Space Awareness: Meeting with Elemental Magic The first in-person retreat working with the Mandala of the Five Buddha Families and exploration of the outer manifestation, which is the five elements and the practice of ‘space awareness’. | Drala Mountain Center Redfeather Lakes, Colorado November 13 - 19, 2022 56 hours | (Sun-Sat) Deepening Week Residential Retreat 7 days & 6 nights On-going Cohort & Continuity groups 4 hours monthly May & June | Sandra Ladley Terry Jaworski |
| Phase 2: Methods in Working Skillfully with Others | Total in-class hours: 110 hours in-class training Continuity hours: 16 hours @ 2 hours a month 126 Training Hours | ||
| Seminar 5 Compassionate Presence I | Online January 14 - 15, 2023 9am - 12.30am MT Follow Up Classes Jan 28th - 9- 11.30am MT Feb 5th 9 -11.30am MT 13 hours | Two weekend half days and 2 follow up classes. | Melissa Moore |
| Seminar 6 Compassionate Presence II The four phases of working contemplatively with others in compassionate exchange | Online February 18 -19, 2023 9-12.30am MT Follow up classes March 4th 9-11.30am MT March 11th 9-11.30am 13 hours | Two weekend half days and 2 follow up classes. | Terry Jaworski |
| Seminar 7 Shining the Jewel. The well-honed skill of offering honest, kind, and helpful feedback which serves to bring out the brilliant sanity of others. | Online March 18 & 19. 2023 9-12.30am MT Follow-up classes March 27 9-11.30am MT April 8 9-11.30 MT 13 hours | Two weekend half days and 2 follow up classes. | Sandra Ladley |
| Seminar 8 Maitri Space Awareness: Exploration of Emotional Energy. The second in-person retreat works with the Mandala of the Five Buddha Families from the perspective of emotional energies, and transmuting confusion into wisdom. | Drala Mountain Center Redfeather Lakes, Colorado April 16-22, 2023 (Sun-Sat) 56 hours | Deepening Week Residential Retreat 7 days & 6 nights | Melissa Moore Terry Jaworski |
| Phase 3: Engaged Compassion Project with Mentoring | Total in-class hours: 36 hours training Continuity hours: 16 hours @ 2 hours a month Project hours: 25 with 3 hours of mentoring + Continuity support 77 training hours | ||
| Seminar 9 25-hour project of Compassionate Exchanger. Participants engage in five hours of working with someone they recruit in successive sessions of compassionate exchange. | Online April through May 2023 | April through May 2023 On-going Self Directed 35 hours: 17-hour prep, 3 mentoring, 5 recruitment, 5 hours direct CE work 25 hours 3 hours mentoring | All mentoring faculty |
| Seminar 10 Mentoring Day Support for the projects in whatever way is needed by mentors | Online May 20-21, 2023 9-12.30am MT | 2 half day’s program to support projects and graduation presentations. Continuity and Mentoring in June & July 8 hourshours direct CE work 25 hours 3 hours mentoring | Sandra Ladley All mentoring faculty |
| Seminar 11 Shining Brilliant Sanity Graduation Weekend. Participants present their projects to one another in creative forms and describe the impact of Karuna Training on their lives. | Drala Mountain Center Redfeather Lakes, Colorado August 18-21, 2023 18 hours | Rigden Lodge 4- day residential Retreat 3 days & 3 nights | All Faculty - Who can attend |
| Total Hours: 263-course hours 44-continuity hours 3-mentoring hours 22-Project hours 332- Total hours of Training CEU’s are Available |