BD&DSM

What can Dungeon Masters learn from Dungeon Masters? Well… a lot! This introductory workshop will explain the basic principles of safe and responsible power exchange from a trauma-informed perspective, whether it’s in the bedroom or at the roleplaying table. Even if you’ve never tried either one, learning best practices from both of these social games can teach us a lot about how to have safer, more pleasurable experiences of sexual and non-sexual play.

Using principles and mechanics from tabletop gaming, this interactive and dynamic session will guide you step-by-step through creating a personalized “erotic character sheet,” weaving together your values, desires, boundaries, fantasies - both in and out of the bedroom. Learn how to integrate pleasure-based practices customized to your particular needs with a new, playful vocabulary for expressing your authentic self.

On the surface, tabletop roleplaying games and evidence-based psychotherapy methods may not seem to have much in common - but in fact, they're far more alike than you think. In this beginner-friendly workshop, take a crash course in the basics of Internal Family Systems, and explore a kink-informed approach to (erotic and non-erotic) roleplay as self-therapy and tool for psychosocial wellness.