Saturday, September 21, 2019 at 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Sunnyvale, CA
This workshop and social event offers participants
opportunities to learn about and practice communication skills, explore
consent, and discover the power of platonic touch. Attendees will practice
identifying and asking for what they want, saying no to what they don’t want
and yes to what they do want, and experimenting with platonic touch in a safe,
inclusive, and nurturing environment. If you....
-are looking to connect with an inspiring community
-feel overwhelmed by both a desire for connection and a
desire to run away from connection
-long for nurturing and healing touch
-need a safe place to de-stress, relax, and rejuvenate
-desire physical contact with other people in a
non-sexual way
-want to stretch out of your comfort zone
-often find yourself in the role of caretaker, but need a
turn to be taken care of
-have no idea how to answer the question "what kind
of touch do you like?"
....then our platonic touch workshop & practice may
be just what you have been looking for!
More details about this event:
WHAT TO EXPECT: The welcome circle and workshop begins
promptly at 2:30pm, which will introduce participants to one another and offer
guided exercises and support to practice communication skills. Afterwards,
there will be approximately two hours available for practicing touch, eating
snacks, or just hanging out. Our event ends a few minutes before 6:00 with a
brief closing circle.
PUNCTUALITY: Allow time for losing your keys and getting
caught in traffic and looking for parking in order to be on time. Doors open at
2:00 and close PROMPTLY at 2:30. In order to provide a safe and respectful
environment for all participants, there will be no admittance after 2:30.
PARKING: There is limited street parking on San Diego
Avenue, as well as surrounding streets. You may also park across the street at
Columbia Park, near the tennis courts.
CLOTHING: Wear pajamas or comfortable lounge wear. Shoes
are not allowed in the carpeted space where we will be gathering.
FOOD & BEVERAGE: You are invited and encouraged to
bring snacks, a potluck dish, or non-alcoholic beverages to share with the
group in the kitchen area.
PERSONAL HYGIENE: Avoid perfumes or any other strongly
scented products, as some people may be sensitive to these. Make sure you have
showered or bathed recently.
ALLERGIES: We have an indoor/outdoor cat that wanders
through our space from time to time. If you have any sensitivities or allergies
to cats, please bring appropriate medication or take care of yourself by not
attending this event.
Facilitator: Autumn Vandiver
Cost: $30
