Insights is a weekend of reflection, exploration, introspection and discovery about yourself and those around you.
Structured around our extremely popular relationship workshops, The Five Styles of Dominance Part One and Two, plus Colorful Communications, an Insights seminar weekend will allow you to dig deep into your Dominant and submissive beliefs, values and expectations in a D/s relationship. With a balance of personal introspective exercises and group discussion, Insights will bring clarity to what you most want and need in a healthy power exchange relationship. Through expanded coverage and special interactive exercises, attendees will combine their understanding of their D/s Style with valuable skills and techniques for improved communication, problem solving and intimacy.
What will you learn?
By the end of the weekend you will be able to:
- Recognize and describe in detail each of The Five Styles of Dominance and how they influence your Dominant/submissive (D/s) interactions
- Identify your natural D/s style preferences and those of your partner(s)
- Understand how your D/s Styles align with each other.
- Gain knowledge that can help someone move gradually from a play relationship into a more D/s focused relationship
- Recognize subtle cues that reveal what a Dominant or submissive most desires, and better understand what motivates one to Control , or to serve.
- Improve your listening and communication skills by gaining knowledge of the internal value systems we all bring to our relationships (based on the motivational behavioral theories of Dr. Clare W. Graves, an internationally known and respected peer of Abraham Maslow)
- Learn how to deal with challenges and conflicts in D/s styles within a relationship, and how to better meet both of your needs
- Learn more about your partner'(s) fantasies, needs and desires
- Explore ways that you and your partner(s) can grow and deepen your D/s relationship, and uncover future roads you may wish to travel along the way together in the future
- Connect with others in the lifestyle, plus resources and support to help you continue expanding your knowledge after the Insights weekend ends
Is an Insights weekend seminar right for you…?
Q: I’m not in a relationship right now. How much of the seminar is useful for singles?
Q: I’ve been looking for a Mistress/Master/Dominant for a long time, but can’t seem to find anyone. Will Insights help me figure out what I’m doing wrong?
A: Experiencing an Insights weekend will allow you to better identify what YOU most want and need to be happy and fulfilled in a power exchange relationship, whether you are a Dominant or submissive (or switch!). Many who have learned about the Five Styles of Dominance have expressed much greater confidence in finding the right partner in the future, now that they can better articulate and clearly communicate what they want – and don’t want – in a D/s relationship.
Q: I just ended a D/s relationship and am wondering if this is really something I want to do again. I got hurt pretty badly and am worried about trusting someone else. Will this help?
A: It is our belief that many D/s relationships that end badly, do so because of fundamental mismatches in each partners’ Style of Dominance. Mounting frustration at trying to meet each other’s needs, when they aren’t clearly understood and respected, leads to unhappiness and relationship-shattering phrases like “You just aren’t Dominant (submissive) enough!”. After a few failed attempts with badly matched D/s partners, it’s no wonder that some people feel like giving up, believing that they are a terrible Dominant or submissive, when the fact is they are just not aware enough of their underlying D/s needs to find and connect with a compatible partner. Insights will help!
Q: My husband/boyfriend wants me to dominate him and I have no idea what to do!
Q: I’m brand new to the lifestyle and I’m really not sure what I want. I don’t know if I want to do this Dominance/submission stuff at all, or just bondage and spanking in the bedroom. Is Insights for someone like me?
A: An Insights weekend can give you the clues, hints and understanding of D/s desires you need to begin exerting your loving Dominant authority in a way that both of you will enjoy. While we won’t cover how-to S&M skills like bondage or spanking, we will dig deep into why someone might want these activities, and how simple variations in what you say and how you say it can be the difference between coming across as sexy and Dominant, or coming across as simply bossy. You will learn how to deepen a submissive’s headspace, how to gradually move a purely bedroom bondage relationship into a power exchange one, and much, much more.
Q: We’ve been in D/s relationship for several years, and things are going pretty smoothly. I don’t think we have any serious communication problems, just the normal ups and downs of any couple. What would we get out of attending?
A: We believe that all relationships need to continually grow, no matter how long you’ve been together. Exploring new things and ideas keeps your D/s – and love - alive, fresh and exciting. Insights will help you rediscover each other all over again, as you share your inner desires and fantasies. This seminar can bring a renewed sense of connection and intimacy to even well-established and stable relationships.
Q: We’re polyamorous. Is Insights poly friendly?
A: Yes! Insights is open to all genders and all orientations of couples, singles, triads, leather families and other extended relationships. No matter how many people you may be involved with, your relationship with each individual person is a unique one. Attending an Insights weekend, separately or together, can increase your understanding and respect for what each person brings to the poly dynamic, thereby increasing communication, strengthening family ties and deepening intimacy.
Attendance is limited to ensure a quality experience. Pricing is approximately $98 per person for the entire weekend, and includes lunch on both days and all materials.
Please Contact Us if you have any questions or would like to schedule a private Insights weekend at your location or group event. |
