Often we find ourselves regressed when visiting or interacting with our families of origin, feeling fourteen when we are, in actuality, much older. Why do we find it so hard to be our adult selves in our families of origin? We are often participating without knowing why or what we are protecting. We can find […]
The verb resourcing has become a signal word in the field of neurodiversity and something essential in living a life of basic sanity, especially in the times we find ourselves. In the dictionary, Resourcing means giving money, workers, skills, etc., to a particular job or piece of work; however, in Karuna Training, we practice resourcing […]
Facilitated by Melissa Moore September 11-17, 2022 at Pema Drawa The Retreat Center of Ari Bhöd, Tehachapi, California “When you experience precision and gentleness, the phenomenal world is no longer seen as an obstacle - or as being particularly helpful, for that matter. It is seen and appreciated as it is. At this point, you […]
A wisdom mandala is an ancient tool for organizing the world and understanding inter-relatedness. In a colorful circle divided to hold the directions, elements, psychological aspects, and wisdom of the world, humans have understood the importance of depicting the world’s knowledge in a concise and evocative manner. In Karuna, we draw from the Wisdom Mandala […]
Offering Gratitude to Turtle Island and her Original Inhabitants with Eduardo Duran, hosted by Melissa Moore Saturday, November 26, 9 AM PT/ 10 AM MT Join Karuna Training for a post-colonial one-hour discussion on the true meaning of Thanksgiving with native elder Eduardo Duran. We will explore the act of restorative compassion by offering the […]
THURSDAY EVENING, DECEMBER 15, 6 - 7 PM MST, rise of the waxing crescent moon It’s easy to forget our natural connection to the sacred in the bustle of holiday time. Then we miss the point of the season; no matter what our spiritual aptitudes may be… the dark time of the year has a hush, […]
January Karuna Live: Aspirations over Resolutions for the New Year With Melissa Moore Saturday, January 21, from 10 AM - 11 AM MT The New Year is a new beginning, and even if we are superstitious, we still have to pause at the threshold of the unknown. How to do that with grace and without […]
March Karuna Live: Navigating the Winds of Change With Melissa Moore Thursday, March 9 from 6PM - 7PM MT Free Change is inevitable, thank goodness! Without the dynamic nature of change, we would all become bored and uninspired. Yet, change is windy and unpredictable like March winds – and we all fall on a continuum […]
This Program is now occuring on March 17 - 19, 2023. New prices and faculty! In Person Karuna Refresh & Renew Retreat Maitri Space Awareness, Compassion, and Play - for KT Alums In-person Retreat at Walker Creek Ranch in Petaluma California All Karuna Training Basic graduates are heartily invited to this Karuna Refresh & Renew Retreat with […]
Karuna Live: Taking Space with Kindness With Melissa Moore PHD Saturday, June 17, 2023, from 10 - 11 am Mountain Time FREE - ONLINE We’ve learned the phrase ‘taking space,’ yet we often don’t know how to do so gracefully, especially with kindness toward ourselves and others. Can we hold space for others, meaning can […]
Rituals of Intrinsic Health: An Introductory Talk on Contemplative Psychology with Melissa Moore, Ph.D. & Steamboat's Minds in Motion Tuesday, September 12th from 7PM - 8:30PM MT Location: Bud Werner Memorial Library 1289 Lincoln Ave., Steamboat Springs, CO 80487 FREE In-Person Event Melissa Moore has offered Contemplative Psychology (CP) training for over 30 years in […]
Karuna Live: Unraveling the Narrative with Melissa Moore, Ph.D. October 26th from 7 PM - 8 PM MT FREE - ONLINE “We tell ourselves stories to live.” - Joan Didion Stories are a core aspect of our psychological well-being and how we make sense in our families and communities. Stories make meaning and help us […]