Teen Talking Circles, Bainbridge Island, WA (2026)

Through trainings and engaging youth & family workshops, we help young people build lifelong skills in communication, empathy, and emotional resilience. TTC was founded in 1993 to help girls and young women navigate the teen years, and quickly expanded its programming to embrace all genders. We provide local and virtual Teen Talking Circles™, Community Circles, family workshops, retreats, and in-d

epth trainings. Our youth and adult facilitators train people from around the country and internationally through our TTC Facilitator Trainings to assist them to start circles in their communities, schools, organizations and youth-serving programs. In addition to facilitating circles and training new facilitators, we also work with businesses and school districts to increase their socioemotional aptitude and attain their CASEL goals. By providing young people with a safe space to tell the truth, Teen Talking Circles encourages teens to reveal their passion, beauty, and dreams, as well as their fears, problems, and insecurities. In Circle, our youth bear witness to each other as full human beings, discover the wholeness in themselves, and learn to relate inclusively rather than exclusively. By modeling wholeness, compassion, and inclusivity, Teen Talking Circles help young people develop mature identities and form healthy relationships at home, at work, and in society, providing a foundation for a more cooperative, caring world. We are a community funded nonprofit organization and are grateful for the support of our patrons!

08/14/2026

Summer may be winding down, but some of our favorite TTC gatherings are still ahead! From live music and our biggest celebration of the year to our fall training, there are plenty of ways to connect, celebrate, and support young people in the months ahead! Here is our latest Glimmer & Gather newsletter - be sure to subscribe if you aren't already!

https://mailchi.mp/teentalkingcircles/glimmer-and-gather-events-fall-2026

07/26/2026

Come join us at Eagle Harbor Wine Co to hear the amazing students of BISA Vocal Studio! 2pm - 4pm 🎶 ✨ 🧡

02/19/2026

What a joyful Valentine’s Day. 💕

We were honored to partner with Bainbridge Heart and Soul for a morning centered on creativity, self-love, and connection for 13 youth (ages 9–11).

Together, we transformed their beautiful art studio into a joyful space where youth explored what lights them up from the inside out. Instead of traditional Valentine cards, youth completed an “I Love…” reflection sheet - celebrating the everyday moments and people that bring them joy:

✨ I love to play…
✨ I love to read…
✨ I love to be with…
✨ I love to…

They also stamped, painted, and decorated clay notes - etching powerful affirmations to themselves or someone they care about:

💗 I am capable.
💗 You are important.
💗 Fight for what you want and get it.
💗 Live your life like the story you want to be in.

We turned joy into play with “Joy Telephone” and “Joy Pictionary,” practicing active listening, sharing, and celebrating what lights each of us up. And to close, we gathered in Circle where each child bravely shared one thing they love.

It was playful. It was meaningful. It was full of laughter.
This is how self-awareness begins - not with lectures, but with art, movement, voice, and community.

We are deeply grateful to have partnered with Heart & Soul and to the families who trust us with their incredible kids. 💗

01/13/2026

Hello to 2026 and to kicking off another exciting year with Teen Talking Circles!✨

In a world that seems increasingly divided and disconnected, I find warmth and solace in knowing that I work every day to bring youth and families together, to be connected, seen, heard, and share in our life experiences. It's only week 2 of 52, and we are hitting the ground running! My eternal gratitude to everyone who donated to us last year, attended our events, signed up for programs, or helped share the word about our organization. 💙 You are all important to me, and I see you bringing your light to this World!

I hope that 2026 holds many opportunities for us to connect and share community with each other. We are bringing so many engaging and supportive programs to the community this year: Winter Warmup, Summer Shakeouts, Family Somatic Circles, Mothers Day Music, and so much more. ✨ We hope you will be able to join us. In addition to posting our events here on Facebook, we also share through our newsletter. If you are not on our email list and would like to be, let me know. You can also sign up at the bottom of any page on our website!

My gratitude for each and every one of you out there holding space for each other and our youth, striving to bring more hope, connection and compassion into our lives. I see you, and we need you in the World. 💙

- Talina Wood, Executive Director

Our world is craving connection, compassion, and community - and these values sit at the heart of Teen Talking Circles. In 2026, we’re excited to offer playful, engaging experiences that support teens and invite families of all kinds to come together to learn, laugh, connect, and build skills for...

12/03/2025

This Giving Tuesday, your support helps keep safe, supportive spaces available to teens who need them most. 💛

Here’s how your donation makes a real impact:
🌀 Training Program — We prepare facilitators to work with youth across schools, afterschool programs, youth-serving organizations, and within families.
🌀 Youth & Family Workshops, Circles & Retreats — We bring communication skills, emotional resiliency, emotional intelligence, and healthy peer connection directly to teens in our community. And we make it fun, too!

When you give, you’re helping young people feel heard, understood, and empowered. Every contribution makes a difference.

Donate today at teentalkingcircles.org/donate 💛

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Bainbridge Island, WA

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+12065023422

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http://www.teentalkingcircles.org/

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