Restorative programs
Repair harm, build relationships.
Restorative All-mens circle
These circles are a safe space for men in our community to come together and use dialog to build common ground and share stories.
All Men’s Restorative Circles happen every 4th Thursday of the month in the MLCS community room from 6pm to 8 pm.
Guiding values
During our all-men’s restorative circles, group participants collectively come up with and agree to guiding values (or group agreements) that help us keep the space safe and inclusive. We use these as a way for everyone to feel heard and respected, that their needs are being met, and to re-center the group if needed.
At the first meeting, our circle facilitator, Will, started writing the values on a ripped-up piece of cardboard as a way to represent the rawness of the space. When he mentioned moving the values onto a cleaner poster board, the other men in the group said “no! keep it like that! It’s like an artifact now and holds value”. So, here we are, with the same piece of cardboard! Every month new participants get to add a new value or share a value that really resonates with them.
Mandela Yoga
On 2023 MLCS introduced Mandela Yoga at Maverick Landing!
Every Thursday the Mandela Yoga circle is held and coordinated by our Resident Service Coordinator and Resident Services Assistant.
This practice allows our community to come together for peace and healing through dialog and movement.