Thu, Oct 17
|Denver
Reclaiming Pleasure- Recovery From Religious Trauma and Purity Culture
Have you experienced shaming messages about pleasure from high control religion? Did you grow up with purity culture influences? Do you want to feel free and empowered to connect with pleasure in its many forms in your life? Are you not sure where to start? Then this workshop is for you!
Time & Location
Oct 17, 2024, 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM
Denver, 1800 S Broadway, Denver, CO 80210, USA
About the event
Who is this class for?Â
Were you taught as a kid that sex is shameful or dirty?Â
Did you experience the purity culture movement?Â
Do you have religious trauma around your sexuality, gender, or sex in general?Â
Do you experience shame in your sexual life now?Â
Do you want to experience more freedom and empowerment through embracing many forms of pleasure?
Then this class is for you!
What will you experience during this class? Â
- Psychoeducation on the impacts of purity culture and religious trauma towards pleasure.
- Dialogue with others who have experienced this.
- Open discussion of ways this form of sexual trauma can show up in the mind and body.
- An overview of healing strategies to reconnect with pleasure in nonsexual, sensual, and sexual ways.
-Exploration of your new narratives of what pleasure means to you.
- Mindfulness tools to connect to pleasure.
What will you take away following this class?Â
- A knowledge that you’re not alone and the experience of connecting with others who are recovering! 🙂
- A deeper understanding of what you believe now about pleasureÂ
- Next steps for how you want to connect to pleasure in your life.
- A toolkit for cultivating pleasure- in playful, sensual, and sexual ways.Â
- A resource list for exploring this more.
About the Instructor: Â
Hi! I'm Sarah Kate (aka SK) Wilder. I'm a Licensed Therapist, pan &  poly person and survivor of religious trauma. I am so grateful to  connect and provide tools to support your healing from adverse religious  experiences. I hope this workshop will be a space  of empowerment, to move through shame and fear toward owning your  worthiness and authentic self.
Sarah Kate Wilder, M.ED./Ed.S., LMFT
Mindful Connection Counseling, Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist
Online Therapy in Colorado, Florida and Idaho
Pronouns: Â she/her/hers 352-575-0647 Â http://mindfulconnectioncounseling.com
Spaces are limited, so reserve your spot now. Â Our classes are research-based and educational, but are not meant to replace expert medical advice or care. Â All of our classes are intended for people 18 years of age and older.
Tickets
Platinum Patron
This tier is for those who have the means to provide strong support and are willing to contribute generously.
$60.00Gold Supporter
This tier is for supporters who can offer a solid level of financial backing and want to help sustain the service.
$45.00Silver Contributor
This tier is for individuals who may have budget constraints but still wish to show their support.
$30.00
Total
$0.00