Restorative Houston invites you to join a 30-hour, hands-on apprenticeship in circle keeping — an ancient practice rooted in indigenous traditions that brings people together for honest conversation and healing. Limited to 12–15 participants, this small-cohort program runs over four months in Spring 2026 in the Greater Houston area. You will learn by doing, not just listening.
The apprenticeship covers circle keeping from the ground up. You will explore the history and philosophy behind the practice, then move into hands-on facilitation skills — how to hold space, ask powerful questions, and guide a group through difficulty. You will also learn ceremony and ritual (opening and closing a circle, using a talking piece), how to work with conflict and healing, and how to adapt circles for different settings. The program runs in three phases: Foundation (10 hours), Practice (12 hours), and Integration (8 hours). Total commitment is 30 hours over four months, with monthly group sessions, flexible community practice circles, and individual coaching.
Start by reviewing the apprenticeship details at the submitted link. Check whether the Spring 2026 application is open and read the eligibility and time-commitment information carefully. Reach out to Restorative Houston directly if you have questions about fit, scheduling, or cost. If the cohort is full, ask about future offerings or other Restorative Houston workshops.
Spring 2026
Greater Houston area
This apprenticeship connects naturally to work in education, nonprofit leadership, community organizing, conflict resolution, and restorative justice — including school discipline reform and reentry programs. It pairs well with other community-building and facilitation trainings available across Houston.
Houston — like everywhere — needs more people who can hold space for hard conversations. Circle keeping gives you a real skill set: how to bring people together, work through conflict, and build belonging in schools, nonprofits, neighborhoods, and beyond. This apprenticeship fills a gap that most leadership trainings skip entirely.
