Circling Groups

Deep Connection Through Presence & Authentic Relating

What is Circling?

Circling is a powerful relational practice rooted in present-moment awareness, similar to T-groups. Each week, one participant explores their inner world and current experiences, while receiving authentic, compassionate reflections from the group.

Who is This For?

This group is for anyone seeking deeper emotional presence, relational insight, and community connection. Ideal for individuals ready to explore vulnerability, authentic feedback, and mindful relating.

Details:

  • Location: 6690 W 38th Ave, Wheat Ridge, CO

  • Start Date: September 16, 2025

  • Duration: 8–10 weeks (based on group size)

  • Session Length: 6:30pm-8pm (1.5 hours per session)

  • Group Size: 6–8 participants

  • Cost: $50 per session (not covered by insurance)

  • Includes: Light snacks and drinks each week

Week 1: Introduction & Container Setting

  • Opening meditation (5 min): Grounding breath-work

  • Facilitator intro (10 min): What circling is, expectations, safety, confidentiality, trauma sensitivity

  • Group agreements (10 min): Consent, pacing, curiosity, honesty, self-responsibility

  • Relational warm-up exercise (15 min):

    • Paired eye contact (2 min each), share what you see (1 min each)

  • Whole group share (30 min):

  • Initial check-in round (2–3 min each)

  • Closing ritual (5 min): 1-word check-out

Structure

  • Week 1 – Introduction & Agreements

  • Core Weeks– Core Circling Sessions (one member per session)

  • Final Week – Conclusion & Integration

Core Sessions:

Each session focuses on one participant. Structure (90 minutes)

1. Opening presence practice (5 min)

2. Spotlight introduction (2 min)

3. Solo expression (10–15 min)

4. Silent eye contact with group (3–5 min)

5. Verbal reflections (20 min)

6. Responsive circling (30 min)

7. Integration for focus person (10 min)

8. Group closing (5 min)

Final Week: Conclusion & Integration

  • Opening practice (5 min)

  • Group coherence breath or silent eye contact

  • Group sharing (30 min)

    • Reflections, appreciations, what’s being taken away

  • Mini-pair dyads (20 min)

    • Reflect on individual relationships

  • Closing ritual (30 min)

    • Final reflections, group mirror round, symbolic closure (poem or candle)