ICYMI: Our POWER Training Program is on the cutting-edge of scientific research on the physiological benefits of council! Read more about the body on council: c4c.link/councilishealt… #POWER #science #research #compassion #empathy HeartMath

We envision a world in which every voice is heard, no one is invisible, and everyone has the opportunity to connect to community. What does council mean to you? #communication #radicalacceptance #community

In a toast to fresh starts and new beginnings, we celebrated reentry families as part of our Second Annual Family Day! From a toy giveaway to live reggae music to council, we nourished each other by speaking from the heart and listening non judgmentally. #Goodvibes all around

Greetings from Sacramento! We’re on another roadtrip, visiting prisons where our Council for Insight, Compassion & Resilience program is changing hearts & minds! The incarcerated folks say their council group is “special” & they talk about deep issues, oftentimes involving Mom!

Family Day: A Celebration of Freedom & New Beginnings was a blast! This event was intended to raise up and nourish all those personally touched by incarceration and working to reacclimate and restore balance in their lives. Check out our latest newsletter: c4c.link/LatestNews

As the year comes to a close, we're reflecting on ways to deepen & expand our work helping more & more communities come together in the practice of council. We are eager to scale our work and we need your help to build our infrastructure now: c4c.link/donate

We've had a big year: mailchi.mp/centerforcounc… We are very grateful for your support: c4c.link/donate

Join us for an upcoming online Social Connection Council! Your seat in the circle is waiting! New dates and times at: c4c.link/scc

Brought the team together for a day of future planning, goal-setting and council, of course! Fun fact: we begin each staff meeting and staff retreat days holding space for one another, and our stories, in council. It's the ultimate form of team-building! c4c.link/OWP

Still on cloud 9 ✨ after attending COMMON's book tour at #almabackyardfarms 🍅🥑🥒🥦🥕 Our Council Reentry Program Manager, James, saw Common perform at Ironwood Prison years ago. After sharing a hug & photo op, James says, it's a full-circle moment! #make1change #werisewell

We have some exciting news! On March 9 & 10, Center for Council will be holding an in-person council training workshop at a brand new location, the Audubon Center at Debs Park 🌻 All necessary information can be found at C4C.link/FLOW ✨ Enrollment is open! Come join us

Are you a mental health professional in ​need of CE contact hours? Our next workshop is March 9-10 and we would love to have you! Go to c4c.link/FLOW ✨

Thank you to everyone who came out and made our #LosAngelesReentryCollaborative convening a massive success! For the reentry space to flourish, we must first take care of ourselves. Along w/sitting in council, we learned ways to de-stress + the optimal diet for health & wellness

Be the first to know about news, events and exciting developments by subscribing to our newsletter! This month we highlighted the LA Reentry Collaborative, our staff retreat and our team's presentation The IACP Officer Safety & Wellness Conference in Louisville, KY.

Center for Council will soon become Beyond Us & Them. "Out beyond ideas of wrongdoing and rightdoing, there is a field, I'll meet you there" - Rumi. Watch this space for more updates.

The LA County Board of Supervisors proclaimed April 2024 as Second Chance Month. Second Chance Month spotlights the importance of reentry programs. Reentry, restorative justice and trauma-informed care are key areas of focus for Beyond Us & Them (formerly Center for Council).

Have you checked out our new website, beyondusandthem.org? We went for a fresh, new look and we hope you like it! You'll notice circle imagery throughout the website, along with our logo. This was done intentionally as the circle is the essence of council. Share feedback!

"Using the Empty Chair to Move Beyond Us-and-Them Thinking" -Stephanie Sarazin via Psychology Today. The latest piece on our work explores how our work provides a practical antidote to "othering." U.S. Surgeon General we think you'd approve. #socialconnection psychologytoday.com/us/blog/soulbr…

Join us for our next virtual social connection council! On Tuesday, 5/14 at 5:30pm, check-in w/Jared about how you're meeting this moment. We view council as more than just storytelling & listening; it's self-care & compassionate. Go to c4c.link/council to save your spot.

"Very useful on how to work with those of other beliefs and political views"- recent council training participant. Join us for our next council training workshop in October. All levels welcome. eventbrite.com/e/foundations-…