Once a month, men gather, sit together around a loose theme, follow the conversation where it leads, and occasionally break into smaller groups or pairs when the work calls for more intimacy.
This is not therapy, and it is not a seminar. It is a container, deliberately structured, where men practice the underused art of honest presence with one another. After a few months, we may close the container to deepen trust. If interest grows, a new container forms.
Per Session Cost:
$5-$15 Sliding Scale
About Your Facilitators
Christopher Miller, L.Ac. has practiced acupuncture and Daoist medicine in Portland since 2012, with a focus on Alchemical Acupuncture. He practices at in Portland's Pearl District, integrating Medical Qigong, bodywork, and rites of passage work into his clinical and teaching practice. He holds a Master's in Traditional Chinese Medicine from Five Branches University with additional clinical training in Canada and China, and has been teaching Daoist wisdom workshops since 2018.
Nate Baston has worked in helping professions and leadership development for over a decade, with a focus on substance use recovery, grief support, and personal growth. He is currently completing his Master's in Professional Mental Health Counseling at Lewis & Clark College in Portland, Oregon, and has provided addiction counseling services in residential treatment settings for adolescents and families. He also supports individuals and families navigating end-of-life experiences through his work as a hospice volunteer, bringing a relational and compassionate approach to this work. Prior to entering the counseling field, Nate spent more than 15 years in executive leadership and organizational consulting, supporting teams, leaders, and creative organizations throughout the Pacific Northwest.