Mondays, Oct. 7, 14, 21, & 28 | 7pm - 8:15pm ET
Book for this session: "Beyond the Gender Binary" by Alok Vaid-Menon
Expectations and Agreements
The nature of this group is to embrace curiosity and a willingness to see the world in new ways. There may be times when this is uncomfortable, and that is ok. There will also be times when this feels expansive and wonderful.
In order to best facilitate this space together here is what is expected of you:
Confidentiality: I recognize that I am invited to take what I learn here and share these concepts and ideas with friends, family, and strangers on the street. However, I also recognize that I agree to not share anything personal or specific about a participant. I recognize this agreement as the first step towards creating a safe space.
Safe Space: As a participant, I take an active role in creating the feeling of safety that is necessary for effective sharing and open communication. I agree to share from my own experiences, and make room for equal sharing by others.
Brave space: I agree to recognize that it requires courage to be vulnerable and a willingness to share openly. I agree to allow others to speak vulnerably, even at the risk of challenging my own beliefs.
Be respectful of others: I recognize that I am stepping into a group that represents a wide spectrum of life experiences and viewpoints. I show up with a willingness to see, hear, and even value other people’s beliefs, values, and experiences.
Vulnerability: I recognize vulnerability is not weakness but actually a strength that allows me to show up as I am. I understand by doing this I make room for others to do the same. I agree to be willing to be vulnerable to the best of my ability throughout this experience.
“I” statements: I agree to using “I” statements (no “we” or “they” statements) in order to speak from my own specific experience.
Supportive Attention: I agree to not talking over anyone else. I will listen attentively to the sharing of other people, not only for my benefit but for theirs as well.
No Sharing “at” anyone: I agree this is not a space for advice or cross talk. I will share in response what comes up for me and how this looks in my experience. I will not share “at” someone else or their experience.
Following the Format: I agree to follow the format and structure of conversation as laid out in these agreements and as set by event facilitators.
*The facilitator(s) reserves the right to remove participant(s) from the event if/when agreements are not adhered to.
Events like this are typically is valued between $97 and $150. We want this group to be accessible to everybody and we recognize that not everyone is in the same financial situation. We invite you to pay what you can. We mean it! Pay now or pay later.
