MENS CIRCLE
On the Boise Bench
THE HARDEST PART IS SHOWING UP.
OPEN CIRCLE
for MEN.
Sometimes men want to be with other men who get-it, but they don’t want to make a big commitment to connect. Easy come, easy go.
Circle is a structured workshop held on Monday’s from 7-9pm. Any man is welcome, so long as they adhere to the AGREEMENT (details below), basic facilitation, and workshop structure.
From week to week, attendance may change, but the agreement, facilitation, and structure remain the same.
These 2-hour workshops are perfect for any man who is new to men’s work OR a seasoned veteran of the practice.
As a stated goal, men evolve from an OPEN-circle, to a CLOSED-circle. This stronger commitment to attend a closed-group-circle format enables deeper work and connection. So in a way, OPEN-circle is a gateway drug to discovering the very best version of you.
When you are ready for a deeper dive, let Hank know, and he’ll make it happen for you.
Benefits of doing Men’s Work:
Developing deeper relationships with others
Brotherhood & Support
Understanding oneself better and gaining self-awareness
Emotional, Relational, Spiritual, Mental, Financial, Nutritional, Physical, Sexual, Parenting
Achieving personal growth, healing, and transformation
Becoming a better man, father, lover, and friend
NOT Counseling: I understand that this isn’t counseling. There is no fixing, saving, correcting, OR advising another man. Each man is on his own journey and is responsible for his well-being.
Confidential: I agree to keep confidential all personal information shared in CIRCLE by others. I WILL NOT mention such information to the person who shared it, nor anyone else without that person‘s permission.
Attendance: I agree that this is an OPEN-CIRCLE of men gathering and there is no obligation to attend from week to week.
Punctuality: I agree to show up on time, to the best of my ability, and to inform the group in advance if I will be late. If I am unexpectedly delayed, however, I will still do my best to attend. It's better to come late than not at all.
Drugs and alcohol: I agree not to have any alcoholic beverages or any other substances that might affect my ability to be mentally and emotionally present before showing up.
Finances: I agree to pay as agreed-upon, regardless of whether I attend the meeting or not. This is because seating is limited, and I honor this container that holds men and their moment(s) of reckoning.
Personal responsibility: I agree to take personal responsibility for getting maximum value out of the group and to let the facilitator know if something about the group is not working for me or if my needs are not being met. Furthermore, I promise to be truthful about any feelings that come up for me regarding any other member of the group, including the leader or the group itself. If I do not feel safe sharing such feelings in the group, I will share them privately with the facilitator. I understand that these feelings represent opportunities for healing and change, and I promised to act with that spirit.
Conflict resolution: if a serious conflict arises that cannot be resolved within the group, I agree to seek resolution through mediation with a neutral third-party rather than through litigation. I will seek to understand rather than blame; I will seek to heal rather than punish.
AGREEMENT
How much does it cost?
The open-circle is Monday; 7-9p, unless it’s closed.
The location is at Hank’s yurt unless stated otherwise.
Men should commit to attending ahead of time, as seats are limited and it’s respectful.
Open circles are $15, unless otherwise stated.
Closed circles have a FEE, which will be stated.
It is preferred that men pay either when showing up at the door or beforehand via Venmo. If a man cannot afford to pay, he should make that known before he attends so a solution can be found.
Hank doesn’t do it for the money, but it sure does help.
It is from open circles that closed-circles will form. Closed-circles will meet the specific needs of the men who attend them.