This one-hour workshop moves beyond the simple yes/no understanding of consent into an embodied awareness, taking into account our often-overlooked bodily cues and non-verbal signals. Aimed at community workers and advocates who want to strengthen boundaries and cultivate more equitable practices when working with others, participants will learn the basics of embodied consent as a way to cultivate personal boundary awareness and prevent burnout.
We will also explore:
The FRIES model of consent and alternatives
Signs of over resourcing oneself (aka burnout)
Ways to apply embodied consent in community settings
Join us as we continue our conversations on self-care and boundaries to make our work in communities safer and more sustainable.
Workshop lead: Florence Li (she/her)
Florence Li (she/her) is the Education Coordinator at WTC. She has a strong background in both grassroots organizing and anti-racist advocacy. A former college teacher with experience in both academic and community settings, she strives to cultivate safer spaces that allow for curiosity and critical thinking to thrive. Growing up as a racialized immigrant settler in “Toronto,” she instinctively became apprehensive around teachers and in classrooms. She has since found herself drawn to places of learning, wanting to be the supportive guide she needed in order to speak loudly and to ask questions.
This workshop is part of our learning series for WTC members. Tickets are free for members with a code and $10 for the public.