Our intimate connections can be a mixture of complex, delightful messiness that each one can find a challenging prospect to walk through. Add to that the multiplicity of how each individual processes through your senses, minds, and emotions, the potential for misunderstanding is vast. When intimacy, touch, and desire are added to that already heady mix is it any wonder that things become confusing.
Why is it vital to speak and share ideas about neurodivergence/ neurominority people within the context of kink and intimacy in general? How can more supportive paths be found to support the curiosity of intimacy and connection?
In this open discussion and lab, Caritia aims to open up a personal and collective conversation about the topics of kink and neurodivergence, inviting participants to actively dialogue and share their experiences around this complex topic. And in doing so explore ways in which the nuance and messiness can be brought to bear as part of a utopia of sharing space with each other.
Note: This is an alive and ongoing process of learning, it is not intended to be a ‘fits in a box’ idea or concept.
Who is this for:
This workshop has been derived for a variety of folx: New folx to kink. Minimal experience folx. Highly experienced folx. Curious and interested in learning more about yourselves folx. People with neurodivergence and those without. Folx with partners/intimates/connections who are neuro & non-neuro who are interested in kink.
Event Details
Date & Time: April 6th, 2021, 7-9.30pm CET (Berlin time)
Format: discussion & lab
Audience: LGBTQIA+ & FRIENDS
Language: English
Minimum Knowledge Level: N/A
What to bring: Questions, stories, active suggestions, compassion, and an open heart
Everyone must purchase a ticket no matter your constellation
Accessibility information:
• Automated Zoom captions will be turned on.
• The presentation will always have a minimum of 18pt font.
Class recording: Yes. The session will be recorded and available for 14 days after the workshop. The participants will not be recorded.
Concepts/offers for discussion
– meditation/intro
– what is neurodivergence? broad-spectrum
– what to consider? intersectionality, boundaries, negotiation, and care
– language(s), perspective(s), intention(s)
– opening to difference and the space that needs
– formats will include self-reflection, small groups, big group
– gentle embodiment practice throughout the 2.5 hours (including a short break)
– open freeform space for free association (if it proves to be supportive of the group)
– Feedback and close
Who is this event for?
LGBTQIA+ describes the full spectrum of non-mainstream sexual orientation and/or gender identity, meaning: lesbian, gay, bisexual, pansexual, transgender, non-binary, genderqueer/fluid, queer, intersex, asexual, aromantic, agender.
Friends describes people of any and all kinds of gender and sexual identities who are aware and respectful of the necessity, needs, and boundaries of a queer safe(r) space and its marginalized community.
When you consider yourself a friend you show acknowledgement to and are respectful of everyone’s self-expression and do not assume, presume or project non-consensual ideas onto others. You actively request and use people’s chosen pronouns. You remain mindful of the fact that Karada House is first and foremost a space for queer people that you are also invited to attend. You have a genuine concern for the well-being of LGBTQIA+ people and remain in awareness of heterosexual and gender straight privileges.
Friends don’t have to be perfect. None of us are. We request that we all pro-actively work and strive to be good friends and allies to marginalized people.
If you cannot afford the ticket price (even the solidarity price), please send us a message. We will find a way.
