When Power is the Relationship
An 3-Day Intensive on Supporting BDSM Power Exchange Clients
Available spots
Service Description
This three-day intensive offers an in-depth exploration of power play and power exchange dynamics, designed for clinicians seeking to deepen their competency in working with kinky clients and power exchange relationships. Day 1 grounds participants in the “how” and “why” of power play, including domains of control, rituals, and nontraditional dynamic structures. Using lecture, discussion, and a panel discussion featuring those with a variety of lived experiences, we will explore how control can be structured, negotiated, ritualized, and lived—inside and outside of scenes. On Day 2, we turn toward clinical friction. Clients in power exchange dynamics are routinely misunderstood, pathologized, or subtly redirected away from the very dynamics that matter most to them. This training doesn’t just acknowledge that problem—it digs into how clinicians contribute to it. Participants will develop concrete skills for engaging power dynamics in therapy without pathologizing, avoiding, or overcorrecting. On Day 3, we move past slogans and acronyms (FRIES, SSC, RACK, and the rest) to look at what actually happens over time in real relationships: when agreements drift, when harm occurs without clear intent, when “no” isn’t simple, and when repair is possible—or isn’t. Consent here is treated as relational, embodied, and sometimes strained to its limits. Blending theory, clinical application, and community knowledge, this intensive invites participants to move beyond pathologizing frameworks toward nuanced, affirming, and ethically grounded care. Your registration includes: -18 AASECT CE hours (pending accreditation) -Three days of programming -Day 1 dinner* -Day 2 lunch + dinner* -Day 3 lunch* -Snacks, coffee, and tea all weekend -Lived-experience panel with power exchange practitioners -Power exchange demonstration + clinical Q&A -Opportunities for discussion, case consultation, and connection -Access to optional evening social and kink tasting *We are committed to working with allergies, dietary restrictions, or special dietary needs. Does not include: -Travel, lodging, and any expenses outside of the included meals. Payment plans are available. Select PayPal Payment Plan at checkout or reach out to Ari at ari@beyondnormative.com to discuss alternative payment plan options. For more info see: https://www.beyondnormative.com/weekend-intensive
Upcoming Sessions
Cancellation Policy
Cancellation & Refund Policy: Cancellations made more than 60 days before the first day of the intensive are eligible for a full refund. Cancellations made between 60 and 30 days before the first day of the intensive are eligible for a 50% refund. Cancellations made 30 days or fewer before the first day of the intensive are non-refundable. Emergencies and Extenuating Circumstances: We recognize that unexpected circumstances sometimes make attendance impossible. Requests for exceptions to the cancellation policy due to significant emergencies or extraordinary circumstances may be considered on a case-by-case basis. Examples may include serious illness, hospitalization, death of an immediate family member, or other circumstances outside the participant's reasonable control. Documentation may be requested when appropriate. Approval of an exception is at the discretion of the event organizers and is not guaranteed. Missed Sessions and Partial Attendance: Registration is for the full intensive. We are unable to provide refunds or prorated registration fees for missed sessions, late arrival, early departure, or inability to attend portions of the program. Event Changes, Postponement, or Cancellation: The organizers reserve the right to make reasonable changes to the schedule, presenters, activities, or event format when necessary. If the event must be postponed, registered participants will be given the option to transfer their registration to the rescheduled event or request a refund. If the event is cancelled by the organizers, registered participants will receive a full refund of their registration fee. Refunds will not include travel, lodging, or other expenses incurred by participants in connection with the event. In the event that circumstances outside the organizers' reasonable control require cancellation or significant modification of the event, the organizers will communicate available options to registered participants as promptly as possible. Payment Plans: If payment plans are used, registration remains subject to the same cancellation and refund deadlines described above. Once a registration becomes non-refundable, any remaining payment-plan installments remain due unless otherwise agreed in writing. By completing registration, participants acknowledge that they have reviewed and agreed to these registration and refund policies.
Contact Details
Ari@beyondnormative.com