About the Workshop
For more information about the workshop, please see the FAQ page.
Agreements
Guidelines
Who It's For
What's Included
Cost
- Confidentiality
Do not share the names or personal experiences of others unless granted explicit permission. Speak to your own experience and learning. - Listen with Respect and Maturity
Allow others to share and feel with patience by refraining from interrupting, and approach conversations with an open-mind. - Embrace a Body Positive Atmosphere
Maintain an environment of celebrating other's bodies by refraining from opinions, comments and reflections about others. - Communicate Sexual Health Maturely
Share relevant information about testing, STI status, and boundaries. We support a culture of care where these conversations are normalized, mature, and met without shame. - Group Care
Use the names and pronouns people request, and honor the lived experience of those in the group. Don't make assumptions about people's identities and experiences (eg. regarding gender, race, sexual orientation, etc). - Interrupt for Justice
If something is said or done that conflicts with these agreements or harms you, please address it as it happens if you can. When harm happens in public, we will try to address it in public.
- Beginner's Mind
If you have some experience with this workshop or the material, then this is your opportunity to take it deeper. There is always more to learn! Everything we offer is an experiment and an opportunity to notice. - Flexible Participation
Participation can look many ways — join an exercise, witness, journal, take a break, say no to a practice, and change your mind at any time! - Space Awareness
Practice self-awareness around how you take up space — if it's easy for you to step in and share, pause and wait a moment; if you find it challenging to take up space, practice stepping in and sharing. - Self-Care
Self-care and nervous system regulation — take care of your needs for water, toilet, etc; if there is something specific you need, can you find a way to ask for it? - Learning Zone
Notice what you need to stay in your learning zone — take a break, move your body, express something to the group, etc. There is no need for overwhelm! - Personal Experience
When sharing, speak from your personal experience - Use 'I' statements (eg. I feel, I notice, I'm experiencing, etc.). This helps you to notice and take responsibility for your own experience. Please avoid speaking on behalf of others. - Honoring Feelings
Feelings are welcome and do not need to be justified or explained; honor the feelings that arise in others by allowing them to feel without fixing or advising.
- For Those Ready to Explore
Open to exploring vulnerability and using touch as a tool for growth - Those with Some Familiarity with the Material
We require that you've attended a Community Gathering, taken the Wheel of Consent Course, or had a private session with one of the facilitators (remote ok). - Individuals, Pairs, and Constellations
We welcome solo participants, partners, and groups of any relationship style. You're encouraged to engage with others beyond those you arrived with, at your own pace and comfort. - 18+ Only
Must be of legal age to participate
- Four Nights in a Beautiful Home
A variety of sleeping accomodations available often including private rooms - Thoughtfully Curated Experience
A custom journal with exercises to prepare you for the workshop
A "scene" crafted by you, informed by your desires and limits
Opportunity for erotic expression that is not artificially constrained
An opportunity to integrate what was experienced and felt in this weekend with direction and accountability - Wellness & Support
Yoga provided by a certified instructor
Nourishing food for all meals
An inverted fire
Downtime for reflection and integration
- Application Fee
$50, refundable if we're not a good fit - Full Amount
The full amount is due after your interview to reserve your spot/accomodation. Exact cost is venue and accomodation dependent. - Scholarships
We try to make this accessible to everyone, and offer a limited number of scholarships for those who need it. Please inquire if cost is preventing you from accessing this work. - How to Pay
Venmo @SmithInPractice (last four 3982), cash, or inquire for an alternative payment method - Cancellation Policy
If you cancel prior to two weeks before the start of the workshop we can offer a partial refund. We keep $200 that can be applied to a future workshop. If you cancel within two weeks of the workshop we will still apply $200 of your full payment to a future workshop. You forfeit the rest of your payment. - Returning Participants
We offer a limited number of discounted spots for those who have attended a previous workshop. Please inquire if you are interested in this option.
