NVC meets BDSM

Saturday 30 Sep. 2023, 14-22 h in Zurich

Registration & more infos below ↓

Just as Nonviolent Communication strengthens the relationship between people, BDSM connects in a very unique and intimate way.

How do these two ways of encounter relate to each other in practice?

How can I relate mindfully and empathically in a BDSM context? How can I communicate during a session, respond well when things go wrong, or create aftercare exchanges? How do I deal with my inner parts, such as guilt and shame? How can I recognize my needs and stand up for myself? What role does conscious communication even play in the Kink context? And to what extent does Nonviolent Communication offer us possibilities and tools for this?

In this workshop we want to explore these and similar questions using concrete examples and BDSM situations, exchange ideas and practice our empathic communication skills. The event is aimed at curious people who already have experience with BDSM or NVC and feel like building a bridge of the two worlds in a mindful and creative way.

Physical contact

Physical contact at your own discretion. All exercises can be done without touch.

Facilitation

Livio Lunin, trainer for empathy and conflict resolution, will guide through the day. Supported by assistants and storytellers from the local NVC and BDSM community.

Practical infos

  • Saturday 30 September, 14-22 h
  • At Badenerstrasse 409, Zurich
  • Inputs & demos are held in english, exercises can be done in any language.

Registration

Fee

  • According to gift economy, with a suggestion of 80-120 chf.
  • Pay cash or by Twint at the event, or send it afterwards via bank transfer.

What to bring

  • Water bottle & snacks
  • Notebook & pen
  • Food for dinner

Schedule

14:00
–		Inputs, demos, discussions & exercices
with 2-3 small breaks
18:00Dinner break
19:00
–		Inputs, demos, discussions & exercices
with 1-2 small break
22:00Closing

Questions

Do you have questions? Contact gfk.bdsm@protonmail.com