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January, 2010 - It's More Than Play! Barb's Bio Born in August of 1959, to what one may describe as a “normal” 50’s household, and what I would later learn was a structured, role driven D/s home, my basic understanding and learning was gained through emersion in the aspects of the lifestyle outside the bedroom, in a household that included not only my parents but as well the individuals that were actively involved in the management and running of a large and often communal environment. I spent my pre and early teen years learning the art of decorum, communication, proper behavior, service, manners and etiquette by way of example and guidance of my parents as well achieved a formal educational environment in both Jersey Channel Islands, UK and at Institut Alpin Videmanette in Switzerland, and tenured at a tightly structured private high and medium protocol manor in Hemberg, Switzerland in the mid 1970’s. During this tenure I chose to grow my education and understanding for the D/s and M/s lifestyle, I studied various levels of relationships and roles such as: ancient slave rituals and structure, cultural differences in relationship expectations, the difference between service and servitude. Having been involved and living both the D/s and M/s life choice for over 30 years, I continue to acquire knowledge and understanding of not only D/s, M/s specific aspects but as well conventional relationships, human interactions and adapted behavior, through formal and informal education processes. Certified in facilitation and educated in relationship counseling and development, I have been involved in education, mentoring and relationship counseling for 5+ years, beginning when I was released from a extreme and intensely structured and ritualistic 10 year M/s, polyamorous household, where I held the position of arch slave and household administrator. Through the years of education, learning and practical involvement in the D/s and M/s relationship structures, rules, rituals and expectations, I have come to believe that each relationship, household and individual require distinct and comprehensible parameters to allow the development and nurturing and continued learning to ensure successful and fulfilling relationships with our partners, friends and community. Workshop Description Anyone who is involved in any aspect of the alternative lifestyle known as BDSM knows that balancing the “vanilla world” and the “BDSM” world can often be tricky. This series of seminars and workshops has been developed to assist in addressing this balance. The BDSM life choice requires structure and consistency. The life choice is more than play parties and fun, and this series is directed more to those who want to learn about those things that will help with the added issues that a D/s relationship has over and above those experienced in other types of relationships (what most refer to as “vanilla”). This series is interactive and participative, and will hopefully help all of us to get a better understanding of what we want for ourselves and our relationships. These are not about learning the rules and structure but rather to help develop those for each individual or relationship. For detailed overviews of each workshop, click on the title. MANNERS ETIQUETTE AND PROTOCOL SERVICE POLYAMORY SUBMISSION WITHOUT WEAKNESS - DOMINANCE WITHOUT ARROGANCE BUT WE’RE IN THE FAMILY WAY ALL IN ONE WEEKEND - All five sections in three days Location: RENEGADE - 1266 Queen Street West, Toronto, Ontario. Entrance on Noble, one Block west of Dufferin. Single Sessions - $25 per person per workshop Prepaid, advance registration only to be sent by email to: bent.signup@gmail.com |