Wheel of Consent
Embodying Consent Beyond Yes and No: An Introduction to the Wheel of Consent
The Wheel of Consent, developed by Betty Martin, is a wonderful framework to help us ask for what we want, to find our pleasure, and to deepen our capacity for authentic connection, intimacy and compassion. Learning about the different quadrants (Serve, Take, Accept and Allow) can help bring clarity around giving and receiving and distinguishing between who is doing and who it’s for. Practicing the Wheel through touch exercises helps to bring the quadrants into our bodies!
This class will be an Introduction to the Wheel of Consent through discussion and several short, paired exercises that will move us through the quadrants of the Wheel. Participants are welcome to opt out of the exercises and observe, or request that they be non-touch. Seating is mostly on the floor on mats (There are few seats available on a small couch.) We will have some cushions and pillows available, if you are able please bring a small pillow and/or blanket.
Please note: space opens 15 minutes before the start of class. Due to the sensitive subject of this workshop, please give yourself time to arrive and ground in the space to start on time with the opening circle.
Teacher Bio:
Beth Poague is an educator with a focus on disability justice and inclusion and is training to become a certified Wheel of Consent Facilitator (schoolofconsent.org).
RSVP $45 per person
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