How do I join an Empowerment Circle (E Circle)?

Each woman who completes the Woman Within Training Weekend has the option to participate in a support group referred to as an Empowerment Circle (E Circle) to gain greater emotional awareness and communication skills. Simply being seen and heard without judgment by a group of women as you speak about your life can be very enlightening.

A number of different Indiana Circles are available to women who have participated in the Woman Within Training Weekend. Many of these are open to new members. However, most established groups require new members to complete Empowerment Circle Training so that they have the skills required to participate in a safe, open and honest way. Click here to learn more about Indiana’s Empowerment Circle choices.

How do I complete Empowerment Circle Training?

There are three different options available. (options are largely dependent on where you live) Click here to learn about the next Empowerment Circle Training in the midwest.

• Guided 10-Week Training* — meets weekly  and training is facilitated by experienced volunteers from the IN Our Circle community
• Guided Weekend Intensive Training* — training meets for one weekend and is facilitated by experienced volunteers from the IN Our Circle community
• Self-Guided Training — training is self-taught during your Empowerment Circle meetings, using the 10-week Empowerment Circle workbook

*Costs for guided Empowerment Training (10 week or weekend intensive) vary, depending on the community sponsoring the training.

If I haven’t completed the Empowerment Circle Training, can I still take part in an Empowerment Circle?

Yes. Many established Empowerment Circles will welcome you if you have completed the Woman Within Training Weekend and are committed to completing the next available Empowerment Circle Training in your area. You can also attend an Open Empowerment Circle, which is open to any women over 18. There is one available in Indianapolis’ Broadripple area every Tuesday from 7- 9 pm. On your first visit, please plan to arrive 10 minutes early for a brief introduction to the group. Then participate at any level you wish – and return to the group as often as you like. Many women attend Empowerment Circles for years, forming deeply trusting bonds. Click here for the group’s location or to learn more.

How else can I support myself after the Woman Within Training  Weekend?

Congratulations on beginning your journey of self discovery and growth. Your journey can be as rich and fulfilling as you choose. Some steps to help you continue your journey of self-discovery are:

One of the other Woman Within workshops – from Woman Within Level 2 to Return to the Castle to Women Empowering Woman.

Take part in IN Our Circle leadership. You’ll be helping to make space for new women and to expand our community.

Join our YahooGroup so you’ll be up to date on IN Our Circle events and workshops. This is available to women who have completed the Woman Within Training Weekend.

Visit our Facebook page and stay connected with women from your weekend and other women in the IN Our Circle community.

Sign up to staff a Woman Within Training Weekend. After you’ve completed the Woman Within Training Weekend, you may choose to serve as staff on a weekend. The first step: complete the next One Day Staff Training to become familiar with what goes on behind the scenes at the weekend. (Watch for postings on our Facebook page and YahooGroup, above) or click here to learn about the next midwest One Day Staff Training. Then you are ready to staff  your first Woman Within Training Weekend. There is a nominal fee to staff. This fee helps defray your room and board costs. Financial aid may be available.