MTL Healing Space Foundations & Roots

Our Values, Principles & Agreements are rooted in Dharmic, Queer, Feminist and Somatic wisdom and guide how we all gather, practice, and grow together. Although imperfect, all members and anyone accessing our space is invited to strive towards and uphold these values, principles and agreements.

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Our Core Values

Our values are the internal roots of MTL Healing Space that anchor us in shared beliefs.

Equity
The active commitment to fairness and justice by uplifting those most marginalized.
Compassion
The practice of recognizing suffering in all beings and responding with loving-kindness.
Integrity
The alignment of our thoughts, words, and actions with honest, ethical clarity.
Humility
‍The acknowledgment that we are different and cannot fully know another's struggle
Authenticity
The courage to show up with genuine presence and honor each other's truths.

Our Guiding Principles

Regardless of identity, our guiding principles invite us towards a shared true north through external orientation, decisions and actions.

Accountability
Take ownership of our actions and show up for conflict and repair.
Systemic Healing
Acknowledge systemic trauma and work towards liberation for all beings.
Intersectionality
Recognize the inherent interconnectedness of identities and the compounded impact on trauma and oppression.
Accessibility
Prioritize practices and offer options that reduce barriers for those most marginalized.

Non-Violence
Resist hatred, discrimination, and dehumanization by fostering peaceful, non-violent methods of change and communication.

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Space Agreements

Our space agreements protect and support the longevity and safety of all those using our space.

Consent
‍Seek permission as much as possible and honour boundaries.
Respect Self
‍Take ownership and care of your own needs, wants and limits.
Respect the Space
‍Take mindful care of the space and all within it.
Sobriety
‍Refrain from the use of alcohol and substances that alter our baseline.
Do No Harm
‍Refrain from intentional wrongdoing and forms of harm.
Cultural Dignity
‍Demonstrate respect and dignity to all cultural and ethnic traditions.

Member Agreements

Our member agreements support the longevity and safety of all members in the space..

Own Your Experience
‍Speak from your own subjective truth and reality.
Imperfection
Show up as you are - good enough and perfectly imperfect.

Confidentiality
‍Maintain confidentiality of private client and colleague information.
Power Dynamics
‍Acknowledge and negotiate power dynamics mindfully.
Share Withholds
‍Communicate “ouch” moments to move through hurt feelings.

Self-Accountability
‍Engage in ongoing personal and professional healing work.

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