Develop New Definitions of Manhood for Boys & Young Men
The Council for Boys and Young Men Facilitator Training
May 19 - 21, 2026 in Zoom
8:00 am - 1:00 pm* (CDT)
Early Bird Price: $449.00 (applicable until Apr 27, 2026)- Learn the theory and rationale behind The Council for Boys and Young Men® model and the 7-Step Format
- Discover the research on how youth benefit from Councils
- Develop skills to manage challenging dynamics of youth participants with a Strengths-Based approach
- Participate in hands-on group practice of effective facilitation skills
Each attendee will receive The Council for Boys and Young Men® Facilitator Manual and 15% discount on curricula!
This training is accredited and CE's are available, see info. >
"The kids were so excited that it wasn't a 'typical' group that they have been exposed to in the past. The most resistant youth left on the last day saying, 'This was fun!'"
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Survey Responses from Past Participants:
"This has been one of the best trainings I've participated in! The level of space for inclusivity and openness was amazing. I would recommend this training anyone who is thinking about teaching young men."
"Probably the best training course I've been a part of, I love the energy of you guys."
"It was great! I want to get out and introduce this to my schools next year! Can't wait!"
"This is easily the most engaging virtual training I have ever been a part of. The facilitators were amazing, engaging, knowledgeable, competent, and very organized. Excellent music taste too!"
Register for The Council for Boys and Young Men Facilitator Training
May 19 - 21, 2026 in Zoom
Training Details
*Day 1: 8:00 am - 1:00 pm (CDT)
*Day 2: 8:30 am - 1:00 pm (CDT)
*Day 3: 8:30 am - 1:00 pm (CDT)
Attendance required each day and a certificate is awarded by email upon completion, once verified, within two business days.
Registration includes the digital version of The Council for Boys and Young Men® Facilitator Manual. Attendees will receive a coupon at the training for 15% off curricula, valid for 30 days beginning Day 3.
About The Council for Boys and Young Men® Facilitator Training
The Council for Boys and Young Men® is a strengths-based group model for boys and those who identify with male adolescent development that addresses risk factors and empowers them to find belonging, build assets, and deconstruct harmful masculinity beliefs on their journey toward becoming respectful leaders and connected allies in their community.
Studies of youth participants show significant increases in school engagement and positive impacts on masculinity beliefs.
The training provides a comprehensive course on the program model The Council for Boys and Young Men®, for participants of all experience levels and solidly sets the foundation for implementing a dynamic strengths-based group approach to promote boys’ and young men’s safe and healthy passage through pre-teen and adolescent years. The training incorporates a relational-cultural framework and masculinity research practices to help participants build on boys' abilities and create opportunities for resiliency and healthy relationships in boys’ and young men's lives. Workshop trainers use an experiential model of learning to include lecture, demonstration, group discussion, case studies, simulation, small group interaction, and brainstorming to stimulate participants’ learning.
The subject matter relates to the scope of practice in all youth serving sectors in its particular attention to boys’ developmental stages and needs, building participant skills to meet a core developmental need in boys for strong, positive relationships. The model is utilized in all community-based service delivery models - including education, juvenile justice, child services, behavioral, and mental health treatment. The Council recognizes boys' strengths and capacities, challenges stereotypes, questions unsafe attitudes about masculinity, and encourages solidarity through personal and collective responsibility. Participants learn how to create a healthy and structured environment that is experiential and engaging so that boys and young men can gain the vital opportunity to address masculine definitions and behaviors and build their capacities to find their innate value and a sense of purpose – individually and collectively.
A workshop for adults across all sectors including Education, Community Based Programs, Juvenile Justice, Mental and Behavioral Health, Child Welfare, Substance abuse and Gang Prevention Programs, Faith Based Settings, and more.
Credits Offered:
- Program approved by the National Assoc. of Social Workers, Prov. No. 886445495, Approval No. 886445495-5565: 12.5 Hrs.
- One Circle Foundation is approved by the California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists to sponsor continuing education for LMFTs, LCSWs, LPCCs and/or LEPs, Approved Provider #132313: 13 CE's
One Circle Foundation maintains responsibility for this program/course & its content.
Learning Objectives & Schedule:
DAY 1
Participants will be able to:
- Name the central component of the theoretical foundation of The Council
- Describe two risk behaviors associated with rigid masculinity beliefs
- List two strengths–based facilitation practices
- List the 7 steps of The Council for Boys and Young Men® format
- Describe two characteristics of the adolescent brain
Day 1 Agenda:
8:00am-8:30am | Online Platform Orientation
8:30am-9:10am | Opening, Icebreaker, Community Agreements
9:10am | break
9:15am-10:55am | Theoretical Foundation, Masculinity & Gender Norms
10:55am | break
11:00am-12:40pm | The Council for Boys and Young Men® Seven-Step Model
12:40pm-1:00pm | Debrief, Summary, Closing
DAY 2
Participants will be able to:
- Make a strengths–based statement in response to a challenging behavior
- Describe a motivational interviewing practice for use in groups
Day 2 Agenda:
8:30am-9:10am | Opening, Review, Q&A, Group Activity
9:10am-9:35am | Agreements & Strengths-Based Approach
9:35am | break
9:40am-11:00am | Managing Challenging Group Dynamics
11:00am-11:30am | Role of the Facilitator
11:30am | break
11:35am-12:05pm | Effective Facilitation Skills
12:05pm-12:50pm | Experiential Model
12:50pm-1:00pm | Summary, Q&A, Closing
DAY 3
Participants will be able to:
- Name at least two phases of the Experiential Model
- Describe how cultural identity activities promote healthy development for youth
- Name the two components of an application question
Day 3 Agenda:
8:30am-8:55am | Opening, Review, Research
8:55am-9:20am | Group Challenge Activity - Experiential Model
9:20am-9:50am | Review & Preparation to Lead Activities
9:50am | break
9:55am-10:00am | Instructions
10:00am-11:35am | Practicum Rounds 1, 2, 3
11:35am | break
11:40am-12:40pm | Practicum Rounds 4, 5
12:40pm-1:00pm | Debrief, Q&A, Closing, Evaluations
Resources & Information:
- Course Outline (PDF)
- Instructors
- Full training policies, accreditation, cancellations, and disability accommodations
- For addressing grievances, please write to info@onecirclefoundation.org.