Our Right Use of Power™ for Spiritual Leadership course is designed for those who want to explore the entire Right Use of Power™ curriculum with a spiritual lens.
This training is a multi-modal (online asynchronous + live integration sessions), 9-module asynchronous course with 6 live integration sessions and a live kickoff session.
Who is this course for?
Good intentions and high levels of spiritual development aren’t enough to prevent the harmful misuse and abuse of power with vulnerable students/parishioners. Power is present in every relationship. Sadly, we get so little training in how to understand and use it wisely and well, instead of trying to avoid it. This is a course for spiritual leaders to gain skills for personal and ethical awareness that will help reduce stress, isolation, and confusion related to the multiple challenges of your role power and your spiritual power.
While this course was designed for those in spiritual leadership, it can also be helpful for spiritual community members. Religious and spiritual communities are healthier, stronger, and more resilient when members at all levels of responsibility understand interpersonal power dynamics. Note there is a group discount* if several members of the same community want to take this together.
In this hybrid course, you will have a chance to watch the modules and complete the self-study activities on your own time. Then you will engage with colleagues and RUPI facilitators for questions, self-reflection, integration and support during six interspersed two-hour, live zoom sessions to connect with others working with similar challenges and opportunities.
Note: RSL is one of our specialized, advanced training programs that qualifies as a pre-requisite for the Facilitator Certification program.
Pre-Requisites for RSL:
- Right Use of Power Basics Course
- Right Use of Power Core Training
The schedule is as follows:
Tuesday, September 23rd, (2 hour session): Kickoff and Welcome Session
Tuesday, October 7th, (2 hour session): Integration Session for Modules 1 – 2
Tuesday, October 21st, (2 hour session): Integration Session for Modules 3-4
Tuesday, November 4th, (2 hour session): Integration Session for Module 5
Tuesday, November 18th, (2 hour session): Integration Session for Module 6
Tuesday, December 2nd, (2 hour session): Integration Session for Module 7
Tuesday, December 16th, (2 hour session): Integration Session for Modules 8-9
Time:
11am – 1:00pm MST
Go to: rightuseofpower.org/rup-for-spiritual-leadership for more information
*Interested in a Group Discount?
We offer a 25% discount to those who register 3 or more people together. See coupon codes below.
Interested in a custom training or a cohort specific for your organization? Contact us for more information: [email protected]
Continuing Education Credits (CEUs):
The Right Use of Power Institute™ is an NBCC – Approved Continuing Education Provider (ACEPtm) and may offer NBCC-approved clock hours for events that meet NBCC requirements. The ACEP solely is responsible for all aspects of the program (NBCC Provider #6736).
The Right Use of Power Institute™ is an ICF – Approved Continuing Education Provider.
There is an additional $20 purchase fee for CE documentation. This fee can be paid in our online Shop after your registration is purchased.
Cancellation/Refund Policy:
- Full refund minus a $50 handling fee available up to 2 weeks before the first day of training OR
- A voucher for the full amount paid for a future training available up to 1 week before the first day of training
Questions? We’re happy to answer them!
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FACILITATORS:
Cedar Barstow
Dr. Cedar Barstow is the founder and director emerita of the Right Use of Power Institute. She is the author of Right Use of Power: The Heart of Ethics: A Guide and Resource for Professional Relationships. Cedar has a deep connection to spirituality and spiritual leadership through earth-based ritual practices, mindfulness based psychotherapy (as a Hakomi Somatic Psychotherapy Trainer and Practitioner), and liberal Christianity. These experiences have shown her the value and need for heartful and embodied training for being in right relationship with power. As one of the designers of this Training, she has a humble appreciation for the challenges and pitfalls and also the opportunities for skillful, wise, and potent use of power that go along with spiritual leadership.