Community Workshops
Breaking Silence, Building Connection
In this class, we will drill down to the fundamentals of human connection as they relate to kink and power exchange relationships.
We will challenge the common narratives and turn preconceived notions about abuse inside out. We will also will explore how abuse can manifest, how communities and individuals can respond to abuse, and how to promote a culture of transparency and healing.
Participants will leave empowered to be ambassadors of dialogue and change within their communities.
Troubleshooting Kink: Now with Less Drama!
As hard and scary as a scene gone wrong can feel, it does not have to end in further explosions or hurt feelings! With the right kind of repair work, it is even possible to build deeper connections and lasting healing for everyone involved.
Regardless of whether you have a long term partner, engage in pick up play, or some combination of the two, this class will help you build the skills you need to problem solve and prevent future SNAFUs.
Kink and Mental Health Roundtable
Moving Beyond the Stoplight
This class looks at ways to address those times when limits come in shades of gray. We will talk about how both bottoms and tops can facilitate communication that is not only clear, but also keeps the energy flowing between play partners. We will also practice listening to the messages our own and our partners’ bodies are conveying, to get a better understanding of what is pushing a limit safely, and what is crossing a boundary.
Practical exercises in navigating personal space, touch, self-monitoring, eye contact, and creative communication will help you connect to your body’s innate wisdom, so your scenes – and in-scene relationships – can be healthier, happier, and hotter.
For Educators and Mental Health Professionals
The Sound Relationship Dungeon: Healthy Kink, Abusive Kink, and Addressing Abusive Dynamics in BDSM
Using Gottman’s relational frameworks, we will drill down to the fundamentals of human connection as they relate to kink and power exchange relationships. We will challenge the common narratives and turn preconceived notions about abuse inside out. We also will explore how abuse can manifest, how communities and individuals can respond to abuse, and how to promote a culture of transparency and healing both in and out of therapeutic settings.
Participants will leave with a greater understanding of the interpersonal underpinnings of power exchange relationships. They will also learn how to manage clinical countertransference and best serve their client's needs.