THE BASICS: Boundaries + Consent in 6 Parts
This intro course is a trauma-informed, neuro-diversity-aware approach to consent that takes the gut-brain axis into account. Consent is more than “no means no” or getting permission.
F.R.I.E.S.
The Yes-to-No Spectrum
The Wheel of Consent
Non-Verbal Consent
Apologies and Gratitude
Self-care, the Nervous System, and Moving Through the ‘No’ Side”
After THE BASICS, you’ll take away a deep and intuitive understanding of power dynamics. You’ll begin to access the embodied sense of your boundaries. Consent and boundary knowledge can help you find evermore nuance and subtlety in your communication. It gives more options, expands structure, and can even open up space for creativity. This is a skill-building and consciousness-shifting course.
You'll learn vocab that will help you express yourself more clearly.
You'll learn structures that will help you perceive the power dynamics at play quickly and intuitively.
You'll learn to feel your boundaries and communicate them.
You'll practice saying 'no.'
You'll learn nonverbal cues of yours and someone else's emotional state.
You'll get more in touch with your needs and desires.
You'll learn to feel your capacity and not go beyond it.
You'll learn breathing techniques and practice exercises that you can share with others.
You’ll learn FRIES, The Yes-to-No Spectrum, the Wheel of Consent®, nonverbal cues of emotion, and how to move through your no’s and care for yourself in the process.
are currently unemployed
are a sex worker
have debilitating student loans or medical costs
have ever been incarcerated
or your ancestors have experienced land theft or slavery
I will not question your ability to use this scale. Please bear in mind that the lower tier spots are limited. I ask that you pay what you can and consider that you’re subsidizing the lower end of the scale. Making a living off this work is hard and I run a small business. Is this still cost prohibitive for you? Email me: [email protected]!
This class is influenced and inspired in part by the Wheel of Consent® as developed by Dr. Betty Martin. I am interested in the Wheel, but I have not studied with Betty or the School of Consent. For more information visit www.schoolofconsent.org