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SUMMARY:When Personal Power Feels Dangerous: Thought Leader Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Childhood trauma can disconnect us from our true nature. Growing up in challenging circumstances\, we develop survival strategies that separate us from our personal power—a disconnection that initially kept us safe but eventually becomes limiting. As adults\, though we no longer need these protective mechanisms\, we may still feel threatened by reclaiming our authentic power. \nRight Use of Power trainings are designed to help us become more Power-Conscious. Although the model that Sarah will be bringing to this Thought-Leader program is not part of the RUPI curriculum\, we expect it will support your becoming more Power-\nConscious and effective. \nThe NeuroAffective Relational Model (NARM) helped this month's guest reconnect with her personal power and overcome self-shame. NARM is a cutting-edge approach to healing attachment\, relational\, and developmental trauma by addressing the unconscious patterns that create lifelong psychobiological symptoms and relationship difficulties. These early patterns of disconnection profoundly impact our identity\, emotions\, physiology\, behavior\, and capacity for meaningful connection. Healing these patterns ultimately help us exercise our right use of power. \n  \nSarah Buino: \n \nSarah is trained as a Right Use of Power Facilitator and also serves as Chair of RUPI’s Mission Circle (Board of Directors). We are delighted to introduce her as our presenter this month. \nSarah Buino\, LCSW\, RDDP\, CADC\, NMT\, is a multi-talented therapist\, speaker\, educator\, consultant\, and visionary founder of the therapy practice Head/Heart Therapy\, Inc\, and business consulting organization Head/Heart Business Therapy. As an esteemed member of Loyola University Chicago’s adjunct faculty and dynamic podcast host\, Conversations With a Wounded Healer\, she passionately advocates for personal growth and collective action.
URL:https://rightuseofpower.org/event/personal-power-feels-dangerous-thought-leader-webinar/
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SUMMARY:Basics Training - May 22nd\, 2025
DESCRIPTION:Right Use of Power™ is a dynamic\, inspiring\, and relational approach to the ethical use of power to promote well-being\, the common good and right relationship. We share a language and framework for understanding and navigating power with strength AND heart. \nThe Right Use of Power™ approach is a conscious ethics deep-dive and recognizes that the issues of power in relationships are complex. Our Right Use of Power™ programs focus on increasing skillfulness\, engagement\, and awareness in uses of power. It is ethics from the inside out. \nOur Basics Training is a 5-hour live\, online global learning experience for people who want to deepen their understanding of power and start to learn how to use power with strength and heart. Empowering\, relevant\, and dynamic\, our program is presented through engaging presentations\, facilitated discussions\, and experiential practices. \nIn our Basics Training\, you will: \n\nLearn about the five types of power side-by-side with people around the world in a connecting and conscious environment.\nExpand your understanding of the nuances of power\, which creates more room for complexity in relationships.\nDeepen your awareness of your own personal power and how it impacts others.\nGet an introduction to power differentials and their key aspects for better navigating relationships.\n\n  \nWhen: Thursday\, May 22\, 2025; 9:30am – 2:30pm MST (Denver USA) \n  \n(Due to the complexity of the time zones\, we are only sharing the Mountain Time Zone. Click here to see the hours in your own time zone) \nWhere: Online using Zoom (link will be provided after registration) \n  \nContinuing Education Credits (CEUs): \nThe 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). \nThe Right Use of Power Institute™ is an ICF – Approved Continuing Education Provider. \nThere is an additional $20 purchase fee for CE documentation. This fee can be paid in our online Shop after your registration is purchased. \n  \nCancellation/Refund Policy: \n\nFull refund minus a $50 handling fee available up to 2 weeks before the first day of training OR\nA voucher for the full amount paid for a future training available up to 1 week before the first day of training\n\n  \nQuestions? We’re happy to answer them! \nEmail us at: \ntraining@rightuseofpower.org for any questions regarding our training programs. \nadmin@rightuseofpower.org for any questions regarding our website\, membership levels\, sign up. \n  \n  \nFacilitator: \nDr. Amanda Aguilera \n \nAmanda currently serves as the Executive Director of RUPI. Driven by her core values of curiosity\, courage\, and connection\, Amanda is adept at putting things together in new ways\, creating visuals that help make learning more accessible\, and communicating complex ideas in simple ways. \nAmanda has a commitment to be courageous in the service of reducing and repairing harm in relationship and promoting the cultural shift toward power-and-equity consciousness\, conflict positivity and conflict competency. At the core of her academic and personal passion is the advancement in understanding social power dynamics and deepening the personal and collective uses of power in the world with wisdom and compassion. \nHer doctoral dissertation focused on the dynamics of shame and power in the justice system and she continues to develop theoretical models in the intrapersonal and interpersonal experiences of power dynamics\, including the integration of neurobiology\, contemplative practices and restorative practices as they relate to power differentials.
URL:https://rightuseofpower.org/event/basics-training-may-22nd-2025/
CATEGORIES:Basics Training Online
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SUMMARY:May RUPI Community Circle
DESCRIPTION:Dear Right Use of Power Community\, \n\nOur mission—to promote a dynamic\, inspiring\, and relational approach to the ethical use of power—feels particularly relevant now. Our core values serve as anchors during this time: we create belonging by holding space for all voices and experiences\, maintain clarity through authentic communication\, foster mutuality by supporting one another with care and curiosity\, and embrace evolution as we grow through change together. \n\nAn Invitation to Connect \nWe invite you to join us for a special Connection Circle on Tuesday\, May 27th from 4:00 to 5:30 pm  Mountain Time. \nThis gathering will provide a place to: \n– Share a grounding space \n– Connect to universal\, personal\, and collective power \n– Draw strength from our community \n– Find inspiration and support for moving forward \n  \nYou can join us at: \nhttps://us06web.zoom.us/j/83606006386?pwd=b67bacpDivfdSDGcvGhMhC4bgxUl3H.1 \nWhether you’re feeling energized\, depleted\, or somewhere in between\, your presence enriches our collective wisdom and strength. \n  \nWho can join? \nAll RUPI community members and their loved ones—friends\, family\, and close connections of any kind—are warmly invited to join this gathering. \n  \nAs we move forward together\, let us remember that our individual and collective responses to this moment matter. Through conscious engagement with power\, we can contribute to positive change in our communities and beyond. \n  \nIn solidarity and hope\, \nRight Use of Power Members Circle (Dau Windwater\, Ki Smith\, Kelly Sheeran\, Maya Shaw Gale\, Fenna Diephuis\, Magi Cooper\, Cedar Barstow\, Amanda Aguilera) \nRight Use of Power Institute
URL:https://rightuseofpower.org/event/may-rupi-community-circle-2/
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SUMMARY:CANCELLED -- Deep Dive: 150% Principle and Power Differentials
DESCRIPTION:Right Use of Power™ is a dynamic\, inspiring\, and relational approach to the ethical use of power to promote well-being\, the common good and right relationship. We share a language and framework for understanding and navigating power with strength AND heart. \nThis Deep Dive program is a live\, online\, and global learning opportunity for people who want to dig more deeply into RUPI’s 150% principle and the responsibilities and vulnerabilities associated with Role and Status power differentials. Participants are required to have completed RUPI’s Basics training\, or an equivalent\, as a pre-requisite for this program. The sessions will be split over two days\, with 2 hours each day of facilitated discussions\, experiential practices\, and interactive group learning. \nIn this Deep Dive\, you will: \n\nReview the key elements of RUPI’s 150% principle and the vulnerabilities and responsibilities related to role and status power differentials.\nExamine your own relationship to being in an up- or down-power position within a role power differential\, including what responsibilities\, challenges\, needs\, and opportunities for resourcing yourself or being supported by others might help you to show up at your best.\nGet peer coaching on a power differential scenario of your choosing. For the second day of this program; we encourage participants to bring a scenario (ideally something from your real life experience) to more deeply explore how you can engage in this power differential with intention and a focus on ethical power consciousness.\n\n  \nWhen: THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELED \nThursday\, May 29th and Saturday\, May 31st\, 2025;  \n9:00am – 11:00am MDT (Denver USA timezone) – both days \n(Due to the complexity of the time zones\, we are only sharing the Mountain Time Zone. Click here to see the hours in your own time zone) \nWhere: Online using Zoom (link will be provided after registration) \n  \nContinuing Education Credits (CEUs): \nThe 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). \nThe Right Use of Power Institute™ is an ICF – Approved Continuing Education Provider. \nThere is an additional $20 purchase fee for CE documentation. This fee can be paid in our online Shop after your registration is purchased. \n  \nCancellation/Refund Policy: \n\nFull refund minus a $50 handling fee available up to 2 weeks before the first day of training OR\nA voucher for the full amount paid for a future training available up to 1 week before the first day of training\n\n  \nQuestions? We’re happy to answer them! \nEmail us at: \ntraining@rightuseofpower.org for any questions regarding our training programs. \nadmin@rightuseofpower.org for any questions regarding our website\, membership levels\, sign up. \n  \nFacilitators: \n  \nDau Windwater \n \nDau Windwater (they/them) is a dedicated guide and facilitator passionate about the ethical use of personal power. They have facilitated Right Use of Power™ Basics Trainings\, Core Trainings\, and the Power and Equity Challenge programs\, helping individuals and communities engage with power through strength\, heart\, and connection. Dau holds an interdisciplinary graduate degree in Environmental Justice and Buddhist Divinity. Their work focuses on helping people cultivate their personal power\, deepen their relationship with nature\, and stay present and curious with the unknown.  \nWith a background in Tai Chi\, Aikido\, and dance\, Dau weaves movement and embodiment practices into their teaching. They approach facilitation through a lens of compassion\, loving-kindness\, and a commitment to cultivate conflict-positive spaces that nurture genuine connection and community. As a nonbinary queer person living with invisible disabilities\, Dau brings lived experience\, resilience\, and depth to their work. They also practice Indigenous technologies of elemental medicine\, integrating earth-based wisdom into modern healing and leadership practices. \nDau is honored to guide others in exploring how power can be a force for good — rooted\, relational\, and deeply human. \n  \nVeronica Borgonovi \n \nVeronica Borgonovi (Bore-go-no-vee; she/her) is a member of the core faculty at the Right Use of Power Institute and has facilitated RUPI’s Basics\, Core\, and Power and Equity Challenge programs. She has also been a student in RUPI’s Power-Conscious Authentic Leadership and Power-Conscious Restorative Integration programs. Veronica is an experienced project leader\, manager\, mentor\, and coach and has supported over 40 client projects in management and social sector consulting across several countries. As an internal organizational leader\, she guided a multi-year effort to transform organizational culture around equity and inclusion across multiple teams and geographies.  \nVeronica is guided by her values of wholeheartedness\, interdependence\, curiosity\, connection\, and adventure. As the first in her family born in the United States and a daughter of immigrants from different racial\, class\, and national backgrounds she is on a continual exploration around identity and authenticity. Veronica loves the outdoors and finds peace\, joy\, and unfortunately sometimes injuries in nature\, on both land and water. One of Veronica’s most prized possessions is a peer-voted award for “Most Supportive” from her high school speech and debate team\, which hangs on her wall as a continual reminder to be in right relationship with others. 
URL:https://rightuseofpower.org/event/deep-dive-150-principle-and-power-differentials/
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SUMMARY:Gender and Power: Thought Leader Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an open conversation featuring our guest thought leader\, Mischa Byruck (he/him)\, the founder of “Evolve Men” and “Beyond Consent.” He will be joined by Amanda Aguilera (she/her)\, the Executive Director of the Right Use of Power Institute\, and Cedar Barstow (she/her)\, the founder of RUPI. \nWe welcome people of all genders into this conversation. Please bring your thoughts and questions as we explore the multifaceted topics of gender and power. \nMischa Byruck: \n \nMischa Byruck (He/him) is a men’s sexual integrity coach. As an expert in accountability and harm reduction following accusations\, callouts and cancellations\, he has supported over 100 clients to transmute conflict into transformation.  As a writer\, he has been published in O.School\, the New Modality\, and The Good Men Project. He is a professionally trained coach\, with supplemental training in abuser counseling and sexuality\, and a leader and advisor to Sacred Sons. He holds a certificate in Somatic Trauma Therapy from the Embody Lab\, as well as a BA from Columbia and an MPA from NYU. \nFounder\, Evolve.Men and Beyond Consent\nInstagram: @mischabyruck
URL:https://rightuseofpower.org/event/gender-and-power-thought-leader-webinar/
CATEGORIES:Thought Leader Webinar
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SUMMARY:Basics Training - August 15th\, 2025
DESCRIPTION:Right Use of Power™ is a dynamic\, inspiring\, and relational approach to the ethical use of power to promote well-being\, the common good and right relationship. We share a language and framework for understanding and navigating power with strength AND heart. \nThe Right Use of Power™ approach is a conscious ethics deep-dive and recognizes that the issues of power in relationships are complex. Our Right Use of Power™ programs focus on increasing skillfulness\, engagement\, and awareness in uses of power. It is ethics from the inside out. \nOur Basics Training is a 5-hour live\, online global learning experience for people who want to deepen their understanding of power and start to learn how to use power with strength and heart. Empowering\, relevant\, and dynamic\, our program is presented through engaging presentations\, facilitated discussions\, and experiential practices. \nIn our Basics Training\, you will: \n\nLearn about the five types of power side-by-side with people around the world in a connecting and conscious environment.\nExpand your understanding of the nuances of power\, which creates more room for complexity in relationships.\nDeepen your awareness of your own personal power and how it impacts others.\nGet an introduction to power differentials and their key aspects for better navigating relationships.\n\n  \nWhen: Friday\, August 15th\, 2025; 9:30am – 2:30pm MST (Denver USA) \n  \n(Due to the complexity of the time zones\, we are only sharing the Mountain Time Zone. Click here to see the hours in your own time zone) \nWhere: Online using Zoom (link will be provided after registration) \n  \nContinuing Education Credits (CEUs): \nThe 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). \nThe Right Use of Power Institute™ is an ICF – Approved Continuing Education Provider. \nThere is an additional $20 purchase fee for CE documentation. This fee can be paid in our online Shop after your registration is purchased. \n  \nCancellation/Refund Policy: \n\nFull refund minus a $50 handling fee available up to 2 weeks before the first day of training\, OR\nA voucher for the full amount paid for a future training is available up to 1 week before the first day of training\n\n  \nQuestions? We’re happy to answer them! \nEmail us at: \ntraining@rightuseofpower.org for any questions regarding our training programs. \nadmin@rightuseofpower.org for any questions regarding our website\, membership levels\, or sign up. \n  \n  \nFacilitators: \nDr. Amanda Aguilera \n \nAmanda currently serves as the Executive Director of RUPI. Driven by her core values of curiosity\, courage\, and connection\, Amanda is adept at putting things together in new ways\, creating visuals that help make learning more accessible\, and communicating complex ideas in simple ways. \nAmanda has a commitment to be courageous in the service of reducing and repairing harm in relationship and promoting the cultural shift toward power-and-equity consciousness\, conflict positivity and conflict competency. At the core of her academic and personal passion is the advancement in understanding social power dynamics and deepening the personal and collective uses of power in the world with wisdom and compassion. \nHer doctoral dissertation focused on the dynamics of shame and power in the justice system and she continues to develop theoretical models in the intrapersonal and interpersonal experiences of power dynamics\, including the integration of neurobiology\, contemplative practices and restorative practices as they relate to power differentials. \n  \nDr. Cedar Barstow\, Founder of the Right Use of Power Institute \n \nCedar (she/her) is a consultant and teacher on ethics and ethical issues. She has been designing\, developing\, and teaching this approach since 1994. Cedar’s background includes 30 years as a psychotherapist and 25 years as a teacher. \nShe is the author of books and articles on ethics\, counseling with elders\, women and independence\, and psychotherapy and spirituality. Cedar is also a Hakomi Experiential Psychology Trainer and a member of the Naropa University Adjunct Faculty. She maintains a private psychotherapy and ethics consulting practice in Boulder/Denver and teaches both Right Use of Power™ and Hakomi nationally and internationally. \nThe Right Use of Power™ educational materials and exercises were developed by Cedar over a period of 20 years and dozens of trainings. \nThese teachings have been influenced by many sources in Cedar’s background. She is particularly grateful for her extensive experiences as an administrator\, therapist\, and trainer of the the Hakomi Method of Experiential Psychotherapy\, chair of both the Hakomi Institute International Ethics Committee (HIEC) and the United States Association of Body Psychotherapy (USABP) Ethics Committee\, ethics expert contributor to GoodTherapy.org\, consultant to numerous organizations\, and ceremonialist with the Earth Song Ceremonial Dance Community.
URL:https://rightuseofpower.org/event/basics-training-august-15th-2025/
CATEGORIES:Basics Training Online
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SUMMARY:Core Training - August\, 2025
DESCRIPTION:Our Core Training is a 5-day\, live\, online global learning experience that follows our Basics Training (which is a prerequisite for the Core Training). The Core Training is for people who are ready to dive deeper into all of the types of power. In the Right Use of Power™ approach\, we explore our own relationship with power and increase our skill in navigating our personal and professional relationships. \nIn our Core Training\, you will: \n\nLearn about the neurobiology of power and how to counteract the effects of our brains and bodies on power\nExplore role power differentials and learn how to handle challenging interactions when there is a power difference.\nUnderstand the importance of feedback and the difference between intention and impact.\nStart to understand the shadow aspects of power and how we can work with them.\nLearn how to work with conflict in power-conscious and generative ways.\nBetter understand systemic power and how it influences the other types of power.\nLearn about shame and other emotional experiences that may impact our use of power\n\nAfter our trainings\, participants have said they can now: \n\nBe more ethically proactive around power dynamics.\nEngage their personal power with more awareness and presence.\nBe more aware of the shadow aspects of power.\nLean into feedback and conflict with more skill and awareness of power.\n\nCore Training Series: \n5 Days (4 hours per day\, including 30 min break) \nTime: 9:30am – 1:30pm MDT (Denver/United States) each day \n(Due to the complexity of the time zones\, we are only sharing the Mountain Time Zone. Click here to see the hours in your own time zone) \nDates: \n\nMonday\, August 18th\nTuesday\, August 19th\nWednesday\, August 20th\nThursday\, August 21st\nFriday\, August 22nd\n\n  \nContinuing Education Credits (CEUs): \nThe 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). \nThe Right Use of Power Institute™ is an ICF – Approved Continuing Education Provider. Our Core Program has received a total of 12 CEU credits:\n9 credits in: Core Competencies\n3 credits in: Resource Development \nThere is an additional $20 purchase fee for CE documentation. This fee can be paid in our online Shop after your registration is purchased. \n  \nCancellation/Refund Policy: \n\nFull refund minus a $50 handling fee available up to 2 weeks before the first day of training OR\nA voucher for the full amount paid for a future training available up to 1 week before the first day of training\n\n  \nQuestions? We’re happy to answer them! \nEmail us at: \ntraining@rightuseofpower.org for any questions regarding our training programs. \nadmin@rightuseofpower.org for any questions regarding our website\, membership levels\, sign up. \nFacilitators: \nDr. Amanda Aguilera \n \nAmanda currently serves as the Executive Director of RUPI. Driven by her core values of curiosity\, courage\, and connection\, Amanda is adept at putting things together in new ways\, creating visuals that help make learning more accessible\, and communicating complex ideas in simple ways. \nAmanda has a commitment to be courageous in the service of reducing and repairing harm in relationship and promoting the cultural shift toward power-and-equity consciousness\, conflict positivity and conflict competency. At the core of her academic and personal passion is the advancement in understanding social power dynamics and deepening the personal and collective uses of power in the world with wisdom and compassion. \nHer doctoral dissertation focused on the dynamics of shame and power in the justice system and she continues to develop theoretical models in the intrapersonal and interpersonal experiences of power dynamics\, including the integration of neurobiology\, contemplative practices and restorative practices as they relate to power differentials. \n  \n Leah Fink \n \nLeah was born and raised in Calgary\, Alberta\, Canada\, where she still lives with her husband Brandon and two cats. She is the owner and founder of All Thrive\, contributing author to the Art of Connection\, and the host of the weekly live show Your Mind-Your Reality-Your Results. She holds an applied degree in Ecotourism and Outdoor Leadership (ETOL)\, and a diploma in Social Work\, both from Mount Royal University\, and is currently a registered social worker. Her work and volunteer experience have focused on helping people understand more about themselves and grow their confidence. This also includes working with youth in a wilderness-based addiction and mental health program. Later\, Leah went on to supervise that program\, where she focused on program development and growing her facilitation skills as she trained multiple staff teams. She is now the owner of All Thrive\, where she helps people and businesses develop their skillfulness in personal and professional relationships. She is certified in True Colors personality typology\, and the Right Use of Power (effectively using power dynamics).
URL:https://rightuseofpower.org/event/core-training-august-2025/
CATEGORIES:Core Training Online
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SUMMARY:Community of Practice: A Gathering – Fri\, Aug. 29
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a monthly gathering where Right Use of Power students and facilitators come together to reflect\, connect\, and deepen their wisdom around power dynamics in everyday life. These Community of Practice events are a brave and compassionate space to share real-life stories\, explore challenges\, and celebrate growth in using power ethically and heartfully. Whether you’re still unpacking the types of power\, navigating up-power roles\, or working with feedback and repair\, you’re welcome here. Come as you are\, and let’s learn together how to use our power with presence. \nSarah is trained as a Right Use of Power Facilitator and also serves as Chair of RUPI’s Mission Circle (Board of Directors). We are delighted to introduce her as our facilitator this month. \nSuggested donation:$20-$50 \nContact us if paying anything is a barrier to attending. \nRegister and Donate here\nSarah Buino: \n \nSarah Buino\, LCSW\, RDDP\, CADC\, NMT\, is a multi-talented therapist\, speaker\, educator\, consultant\, and visionary founder of the therapy practice Head/Heart Therapy\, Inc\, and business consulting organization Head/Heart Business Therapy. As an esteemed member of Loyola University Chicago’s adjunct faculty and dynamic podcast host\, Conversations With a Wounded Healer\, she passionately advocates for personal growth and collective action.
URL:https://rightuseofpower.org/event/community-of-practice-a-gathering/
CATEGORIES:Community of Practice
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SUMMARY:Basics Training - September\, 2025
DESCRIPTION:Right Use of Power™ is a dynamic\, inspiring\, and relational approach to the ethical use of power to promote well-being\, the common good and right relationship. We share a language and framework for understanding and navigating power with strength AND heart. \nThe Right Use of Power™ approach is a conscious ethics deep-dive and recognizes that the issues of power in relationships are complex. Our Right Use of Power™ programs focus on increasing skillfulness\, engagement\, and awareness in uses of power. It is ethics from the inside out. \nThis Basics Training is a 2-day\, 2.5hrs live\, online global learning experience for people who want to deepen their understanding of power and start to learn how to use power with strength and heart. Empowering\, relevant\, and dynamic\, our program is presented through engaging presentations\, facilitated discussions\, and experiential practices. \nIn our Basics Training\, you will: \n\nLearn about the five types of power side-by-side with people around the world in a connecting and conscious environment.\nExpand your understanding of the nuances of power\, which creates more room for complexity in relationships.\nDeepen your awareness of your own personal power and how it impacts others.\nGet an introduction to power differentials and their key aspects for better navigating relationships.\n\n  \nBasics Training Series: \n2 days (2.5hrs per day) \nTime: 4:30pm-7:00pm MST \n(Due to the complexity of the time zones\, we are only sharing the Mountain Time Zone. Click here to see the hours in your own time zone) \n  \nDates: \n\nWednesday\, September 3rd\, 2025\nWednesday\, September 10th\, 2025\n\nWhere: Online using Zoom (link will be provided after registration) \n  \nContinuing Education Credits (CEUs): \nThe 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). \nThe Right Use of Power Institute™ is an ICF – Approved Continuing Education Provider. \nThere is an additional $20 purchase fee for CE documentation. This fee can be paid in our online Shop after your registration is purchased. \n  \nCancellation/Refund Policy: \n\nFull refund minus a $50 handling fee available up to 2 weeks before the first day of training\, OR\nA voucher for the full amount paid for a future training is available up to 1 week before the first day of training\n\n  \nQuestions? We’re happy to answer them! \nEmail us at: \ntraining@rightuseofpower.org for any questions regarding our training programs. \nadmin@rightuseofpower.org for any questions regarding our website\, membership levels\, or sign up. \n  \n  \nFacilitators: \nDr. Amanda Aguilera \n \nAmanda currently serves as the Executive Director of RUPI. Driven by her core values of curiosity\, courage\, and connection\, Amanda is adept at putting things together in new ways\, creating visuals that help make learning more accessible\, and communicating complex ideas in simple ways. \nAmanda has a commitment to be courageous in the service of reducing and repairing harm in relationship and promoting the cultural shift toward power-and-equity consciousness\, conflict positivity and conflict competency. At the core of her academic and personal passion is the advancement in understanding social power dynamics and deepening the personal and collective uses of power in the world with wisdom and compassion. \nHer doctoral dissertation focused on the dynamics of shame and power in the justice system and she continues to develop theoretical models in the intrapersonal and interpersonal experiences of power dynamics\, including the integration of neurobiology\, contemplative practices and restorative practices as they relate to power differentials. \n  \nSarah Buino \n \nSarah is trained as a Right Use of Power Facilitator and also serves as Chair of RUPI’s Mission Circle (Board of Directors). We are delighted to introduce her as our presenter this month. \nSarah Buino\, LCSW\, RDDP\, CADC\, NMT\, is a multi-talented therapist\, speaker\, educator\, consultant\, and visionary founder of the therapy practice Head/Heart Therapy\, Inc\, and business consulting organization Head/Heart Business Therapy. As an esteemed member of Loyola University Chicago’s adjunct faculty and dynamic podcast host\, Conversations With a Wounded Healer\, she passionately advocates for personal growth and collective action.
URL:https://rightuseofpower.org/event/basics-training-september-2025/
CATEGORIES:Basics Training Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250911T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250911T133000
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SUMMARY:Facilitation Certification Training- September 2025-May 2026
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URL:https://rightuseofpower.org/event/facilitation-certification-training-september-2025-may-2026/
LOCATION:https://rightuseofpower.org/event/facilitation-certification-training-september-2025-may-2026/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250916T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250916T183000
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SUMMARY:Semester Core Training - September\, 2025
DESCRIPTION:Our 2025 Core Training is a semester long\, self-pace\, multimodal course with 8 online asynchronous modules and 7 live integration sessions. You will be responsible for completing the required modules before the corresponding live integration sessions. This learning experience follows our Basics Training (which is a prerequisite for the Core Training). \nThe Core Training is for people who are ready to dive deeper into all of the types of power. In the Right Use of Power™ approach\, we explore our own relationship with power and increase our skill in navigating our personal and professional relationships. \nIn our Core Training\, you will: \n\nLearn about the neurobiology of power and how to counteract the effects of our brains and bodies on power\nExplore role power differentials and learn how to handle challenging interactions when there is a power difference.\nUnderstand the importance of feedback and the difference between intention and impact.\nStart to understand the shadow aspects of power and how we can work with them.\nLearn how to work with conflict in power-conscious and generative ways.\nBetter understand systemic power and how it influences the other types of power.\nLearn about shame and other emotional experiences that may impact our use of power\n\nAfter our trainings\, participants have said they can now: \n\nBe more ethically proactive around power dynamics.\nEngage their personal power with more awareness and presence.\nBe more aware of the shadow aspects of power.\nLean into feedback and conflict with more skill and awareness of power.\n\n  \nCore Training Sessions: \nSessions will be every other Tuesday. All sessions will be 2 hours long.  \nTime: 4:30pm – 6:30pm MDT (Denver/United States) each day \n  \n(Due to the complexity of the time zones\, we are only sharing the Mountain Time Zone. Click here to see the hours in your own time zone) \n  \nDates: \n\nTuesday\, September 16th – Welcome & Introduction Session\nTuesday\, September 30th– Integration Session (Reviewing Modules 1 & 2)\nTuesday\, October 14th – Integration Session (Reviewing Module 3)\nTuesday\, October 28th – Integration Session (Reviewing Module 4)\nTuesday\, November 11th– Integration Session (Reviewing Modules 5 & 6)\nTuesday\, November 25th– Integration Session 5 (Reviewing Module 7 & 8)\nTuesday\, December 9th– Power Object Presentations & Closing\n\n  \nContinuing Education Credits (CEUs): \nThe 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). \nThe Right Use of Power Institute™ is an ICF – Approved Continuing Education Provider. Our Core Program has received a total of 12 CEU credits:\n9 credits in: Core Competencies\n3 credits in: Resource Development \nThere is an additional $20 purchase fee for CE documentation. This fee can be paid in our online Shop after your registration is purchased. \n  \nCancellation/Refund Policy: \n\nFull refund minus a $50 handling fee available up to 2 weeks before the first day of training OR\nA voucher for the full amount paid for a future training available up to 1 week before the first day of training\n\n  \nQuestions? We’re happy to answer them! \nEmail us at: \ntraining@rightuseofpower.org for any questions regarding our training programs. \nadmin@rightuseofpower.org for any questions regarding our website\, membership levels\, sign up. \n  \nFacilitators: \nDr. Amanda Aguilera \n \nDr. Amanda Aguilera (she/her) is an author\, psychotherapist\, consultant\, and facilitator\, passionate about power awareness and conflict resolution. She currently serves as the Executive Director of the Right Use of Power Institute and is a sought-after speaker and coach who guides organizations and communities in co-creating structures that foster healthy relationships and generative communication. \nKi Smith \n \nKi (she/they) is a Contemplative Psychotherapist\, consultant\, and facilitator of Nonviolent Communication presented through an ever-evolving Power-Conscious lens. Ki is passionate about co-creating spaces where collective wisdom is valued and centered\, and where growth edges can be met with curiosity\, courage\, and collective care. Through her business\, Warrior Wisdom\, LLC\, she offers counseling\, consulting\, Power-Conscious NVC coaching\, and a 12-week course rooted in the integration of The Right Use of Power (TM) and Nonviolent Communication\, entitled “Language for the Open-Hearted Warrior.” Ki is grateful to have ongoing mentorship and support from others in this work as she walks the path of the compassionate and wise “Open-Hearted Warrior\,” humbly knowing the journey is never complete. \n  \n 
URL:https://rightuseofpower.org/event/semester-core-training-september-2025/
CATEGORIES:Basics Training Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250918T120000
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SUMMARY:What To Do About The Biases Inside Us?: Thought Leader Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an open conversation featuring our guest thought leader\, Dr. Cedar Barstow\, Founder of the Right Use of Power Institute. \nWe all have biases.  What are they?  How do they impact (and often interfere with) our conversations\, our views\, our openness to feedback\, and\, of course\, how we use the power of our influence?  How do we compensate for these impacts?  We’ll be exploring two particular biases:  Confirmation bias and Negativity bias.  We will also be looking at the related issue of the harmful idealizing/devaluing dynamic that can afflict leaders at every level.  Join us! \nDr. Cedar Barstow \n \nCedar (she/her) is a consultant and teacher on ethics and ethical issues. She has been designing\, developing\, and teaching this approach since 1994. Cedar’s background includes 30 years as a psychotherapist and 25 years as a teacher. \nShe is the author of books and articles on ethics\, counseling with elders\, women and independence\, and psychotherapy and spirituality. Cedar is also a Hakomi Experiential Psychology Trainer and a member of the Naropa University Adjunct Faculty. She maintains a private psychotherapy and ethics consulting practice in Boulder/Denver and teaches both Right Use of Power™ and Hakomi nationally and internationally. \nThe Right Use of Power™ educational materials and exercises were developed by Cedar over a period of 20 years and dozens of trainings. \nThese teachings have been influenced by many sources in Cedar’s background. She is particularly grateful for her extensive experiences as an administrator\, therapist\, and trainer of the the Hakomi Method of Experiential Psychotherapy\, chair of both the Hakomi Institute International Ethics Committee (HIEC) and the United States Association of Body Psychotherapy (USABP) Ethics Committee\, ethics expert contributor to GoodTherapy.org\, consultant to numerous organizations\, and ceremonialist with the Earth Song Ceremonial Dance Community.
URL:https://rightuseofpower.org/event/what-to-do-about-the-biases-inside-us/
CATEGORIES:Thought Leader Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250923T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250923T183000
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SUMMARY:Community of Practice: A Gathering – Tue\, Sept. 23
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a monthly gathering where Right Use of Power students and facilitators come together to reflect\, connect\, and deepen their wisdom around power dynamics in everyday life. These Community of Practice events are a brave and compassionate space to share real-life stories\, explore challenges\, and celebrate growth in using power ethically and heartfully. Whether you’re still unpacking the types of power\, navigating up-power roles\, or working with feedback and repair\, you’re welcome here. Come as you are\, and let’s learn together how to use our power with presence. \nVeronica is a member of the core faculty at the Right Use of Power Institute and has facilitated RUPI’s Basics\, Core\, and Power and Equity Challenge programs. She has also been a student in RUPI’s Power-Conscious Authentic Leadership and Power-Conscious Restorative Integration programs. We are delighted to introduce her as our facilitator this month. \nSuggested donation:$20-$50 \nContact us if paying anything is a barrier to attending. \nRegister and Donate here\n\nVeronica Borgonovi\n \n\nVeronica (she/her) is an experienced project leader\, manager\, mentor\, and coach and has supported over 40 client projects in management and social sector consulting across several countries. As an internal organizational leader\, she guided a multi-year effort to transform organizational culture around equity and inclusion across multiple teams and geographies. \nVeronica is guided by her values of wholeheartedness\, interdependence\, curiosity\, connection\, and adventure. As the first in her family born in the United States and a daughter of immigrants from different racial\, class\, and national backgrounds she is on a continual exploration around identity and authenticity. Veronica loves the outdoors and finds peace\, joy\, and unfortunately sometimes injuries in nature\, on both land and water. One of Veronica’s most prized possessions is a peer-voted award for “Most Supportive” from her high school speech and debate team\, which hangs on her wall as a continual reminder to be in right relationship with others.
URL:https://rightuseofpower.org/event/community-of-practice-a-gathering-tue-sept-23/
CATEGORIES:Community of Practice
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250927T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250927T113000
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SUMMARY:Collective Transmutation Circle - Sept. 27
DESCRIPTION:Collective Transmutation Circle \nDear Right Use of Power Community\, \nOur mission—to promote a dynamic\, inspiring\, and relational approach to the ethical use of power—feels particularly relevant now. Our core values serve as anchors during this time: we create belonging by holding space for all voices and experiences\, maintain clarity through authentic communication\, foster mutuality by supporting one another with care and curiosity\, and embrace evolution as we grow through change together. \n  \nAn Invitation to Connect \nWe invite you to join us for a special Connection Circle  \nSeptember 27\, 10:00 am – 11:30 am\,  Mountain Time.  \n  \nThis gathering will provide a space to: \n– Share a grounding space \n– Connect to universal\, personal\, and collective power \n– Draw strength from our community \n– Find inspiration and support for moving forward \n  \nWhether you’re feeling energized\, depleted\, or somewhere in between\, your presence enriches our collective wisdom and strength. \nWho can join? \nAll RUPI community members and their loved ones—friends\, family\, and close connections of any kind—are warmly invited to join this gathering. \nAs we move forward together\, let us remember that our individual and collective responses to this moment matter. Through conscious engagement with power\, we can contribute to positive change in our communities and beyond. \n  \nIn solidarity and hope\, \nRight Use of Power Members Circle (Dau Windwater\, Ki Smith\, Kelly Sheeran\, Sarah Buino\, Fenna Diephuis\, Magi Cooper\, Cedar Barstow\, Amanda Aguilera)  \nRight Use of Power Institute
URL:https://rightuseofpower.org/event/sept-rupi-community-circle/
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