Monica has trained professionals across education, justice and community settings for over two decades. Here is what some of them say:
"Monica is extremely professional in her approach. She has demonstrated remarkable intuition for the needs of her groups, and brings a deep understanding of the dynamics underlying conflict and harm. Her ability to create safety in a room — even a difficult one — is genuinely rare."
Bernie Downes
Principal Adult Education Unit,
Castlerea Prison
"I have first-hand experience of Monica Monahan's skills across conflict resolution, staff facilitation and the development of practical working frameworks for organisations. Over many years and in various settings, she has proven herself to be highly competent, skilful and effective. I would have no hesitation recommending her work to any professional or organisation."
Dr. Séamus Caomhánach
Cathaoirleach, Gaelscoil Liatroma
The Aymerichs
A grateful family
Feedback from the
Galicka Family
We wanted to express our heartfelt gratitude for introducing us to the circle practice and helping our family improve our communication. Your kindness, warmth and empathy created a safe and nurturing environment for us to learn how to listen to eachother and grow as a team.
Your approach was truly exceptional – you were generous with your time, flexible with the venue, and tactful with everyone.
The way you brought each family member into the circle, one by one, was particularly helpful in making everyone feel included and comfortable.
Your guidance and support made a significant difference in our family's dynamics, and we're grateful for the positive impact you've had on our relationships.
Thank you for being such a wonderful circle keeper and for sharing this gift of the restorative circle with us! We have already recommended this practice with some friends!
We're looking forward to continuing the circle practice and keep nurturing our family.
Warm regards, The Aymerich family"
“Dear Monica, thank you for facilitating the Circle for our family. With your guidance we learned how to calmly communicate, mutually respect each family member and cooperate with problem solving.
Work which we have done helped us reestablish our boundries and reminded of personal accountability for actions. Thank you for good atmosphere and professional attitude.”
Three In-Person Circle Practice Days +
Three Online Review & Coaching Sessions
THE PROGRAMME
Day One – Foundations of Restorative Circles
• How Circle Practice is structured
• The Role of the Circle Keeper
• Key principles from Affect Theory, Polyvagal Theory and indigenous teachings
• Establishing shared values, agreements and psychological safety
Day Two – Going Deeper into Practice
• Understanding and working with the Dynamics of Shame in Circle
• Human Experience in Circle as a Ceremony
• Creating Balance and Stability in Circle
Day Three – The Scope of Circle Keeping
• The Dimensions of Harm through Circle Keeping
• The scope of Circle Keeping – from community building to addressing serious harms
• Reaching consensus, repairing harm and brokering solutions in Circle
Three Online Feedback and Coaching Sessions
Three 60-minute sessions (dates to be confirmed) between the in-person days for practice review, troubleshooting and ongoing support.
Dates:
Wednesdays, 30 September & 25 November 2026
and 10 February 2027
Times:
In-person at Athlone Family Resource Centre 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Online Coaching Sessions:
Three 60-minute support sessions between the in-person days for practice review and troubleshooting (evening Zoom sessions 7 - 8 p.m., dates to be agreed at first session)
Location:
Athlone Family Resource Centre - Parking available on site
Fee:
€690 for all three days + three online coaching sessions
Early Bird: €620 (if booked before 31 May 2026)
Group rate available on request, just send us an email
Limited to 16 participants.
Early beeking recommended.