Healing Trauma with Kink plus Jam

Healing Trauma with Kink plus Jam

Workshop 7:30-9:45 pm - Jam 10pm-12am

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Pagans Paradise Production Facilitated by Rae Szereszewski

We are having a 2-part evening of indulgence and learning. Come for the workshop and stay for the Jam to practice what you learned and meet other like-minded folks!

Delve into new pathways towards resilience and self-discovery with alternative modalities of trauma healing.

A seminar delving into how trauma affects the body and brain, how kink impacts the brain, and when and how kink can be used as a healing modality for trauma.

During Q&A, participants will get a chance to talk about their own experiences and get ideas on how they could incorporate healing elements into their scenes and dynamics. You will be able to explore your own experiences and plan scenes to address them. Everyone is welcome to also share their ideas to creatively brainstorm.

Desired Benefits

Many people have a misunderstanding of trauma and kink, and the stigma associated can make it hard to find resources on how to tell if you’re playing safely (emotionally speaking). This workshop will give you a base level understanding of how trauma healing works, and how kink can parallel and accentuate this healing.

You will also learn when NOT to use kink to heal your trauma, and what steps you can take with partners to make sure that they’re supported through their trauma play.

Workshop Format:

• Discussion and Communication Exercises: The workshop will include a mix of discussions and interactive discussions. You'll have the chance to interact with others, practice communication techniques, and receive feedback.
• Solo and Group Work: : You can come alone or with a partner. During the communication exercises, you'll have the opportunity to switch partners, which allows for practicing with familiar partners and new acquaintances. This helps simulate both established dynamics and pickup scene scenarios. Opt in experience, only do what is comfortable for you.
• Dress Code and Interactions: : Feel free to dress however you want, whether vanilla or ready to jam for those staying. Expect to possibly interact with others for the exercises, at least in terms of communication. More physical practice will be saved for the jam afterwards. We do not pair people up, and encourage guests to make friends and engage to their level of comfort ensuring that all are able to learn and grow. Couples can stay paired the whole time or practice with others if you so choose.
• This workshop is open to all gender identifications, sexual orientations, lifestyles, singles and couples. All experience levels welcome. 18+.
• Refunds must be requested 7 days prior to the event.
• Doors open at 7:30pm and closes at 7:40 pm. Please be on time and email ahead if you are delayed.
• You are welcome to wear a mask throughout the duration of the event.
• We encourage all to engage chat via Plura before/after the event!

Jam After the Workshop:

Stick around for our jam session, exclusively open to workshop participants. During the jam, you'll have the opportunity to practice your new skills in a safe and supportive environment. Rae will be available to offer feedback on the communication that occurs during scenes. This is a unique chance to cement these essential skills through hands-on experience, working and learning together in a fun setting.

What to bring

Optional: Comfort aids, like anything you need to be able to sit comfortably, fidget toys, pen and paper for taking notes. Participants are allowed to take photos of slides.

BYOT Bring your own tools (floggers, paddles et) and implements to use during the jam.

Pricing:

● Workshop: Early Bird $30, Classic $40

● Workshop and Jam: Early $55, Classic $75

Refunds must be requested 7 days prior to the event.

About your workshop host:

Rae Szereszewski is a certified sex educator and Options for Sexual Health SHEC graduate, and has a Bachelor of Design in Fashion and Apparel Design from Toronto Metropolitan University. She wants to help people struggle less when it comes to navigating their sexual health, interpersonal relationships, and physical bodies. Her goal is to help you make empowered, authentic, and informed choices.

In addition to her experience as a latex designer, she spent 8 years creating sex positive events at Oasis Aqualounge, a lifestyle club, and has worked in a variety of roles in event planning, community building, mentorship, and project coordination.

Learn more about Rae at www.ShareWithRae.com

Required Disclaimer: It should go without saying, but we are going to spell it out clearly nonetheless: kink activities are inherently risky and safety is something that requires practice and cannot be guaranteed. By attending, you agree to participate at your own risk, conduct your own risk management, and agree to hold the event facilitators and facility harmless for any type of harm that may occur.

Any questions or concerns email PagansParadiseNYC@gmail.com

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Rae IG: @Wifebaerae @Sharewithrae