Embodied Boundaries & Consent Workshop

Presenter

Vanessa Vance (she/her)

Vanessa K Vance is a somatic sex therapist and consent educator who has just completed a Master of Creative Arts Therapies at Murdoch University. She also holds a Bachelor of Counselling and is a certified Wheel of Consent® facilitator.

She has a private practice in the Perth Hills working with individuals and couples in theareas of intimacy, sexuality, relationships, trauma, and embodiment. She facilitates educational and experiential group classes and events on touch, consent, and communication, using somatic and expressive arts therapy practices.

She is super passionate about providing opportunities for all folks to develop stronger and more positive experiences within their bodies, to improve their communication and connection with others, and to experience more power and freedom as a human being.

Workshop Overview

This 3.5-hour workshop is an introduction to the Wheel of Consent® and somatic play with a focus on professional practice and relationships. You will have an opportunity to learn about the Wheel of Consent®, explore some of the concepts through the somatic play practices, and reflect and discuss as a group how your learnings might apply in a professional context.

The Wheel of Consent® is a model that nurtures an embodied understanding of how choices are made between two individuals during an interaction. It helps you understand your own and others' boundaries, clears up complicated and confusing interactions, gives insights into past or current relationship dynamics, and expands on alternative choices for the future.

It is presented as a visual diagram, accompanied by particular language and concepts, and a series of somatic play exercises that involve interactive mindful movement, games, and role-playing. Somatic play facilitates a stronger connection between your internal experience and the external space shared with another person. The Wheel of Consent® combined with somatic play provides a roadmap for your mind and body to navigate relational choices from a deeper consensual and ethical perspective.

This workshop proposes to be revealing, fun, and practical.

Materials Supplied: A light afternoon tea will be available, and art materials will be provided on the day.

Participants: Please wear comfortable clothing to move about in. You will need to bring a minimum of two cushions or pillows for sitting and supporting your body (bring more if you want for yourself or if you’re feeling generous). Please bring your own notebook, something to lean on for handout notes (provided), and your water bottle.

Venue: North Perth Lesser Hall, 24 View Street, North Perth, WA 6006. Please arrive early to allow yourself time to park and find the venue in time for a 1:30 pm start.

Cancellation policy - refunds are available if 1 week notice is given. The ticket price, less booking fee, will be refunded.

Contact - For any enquiries about this event please email [email protected]

Host or Publisher WA ANZACATA Group