Through Our Eyes: A Guide to How We Experience Gender
This workshop uses the same foundational information you might find in a college sociology course, but our goal is different. We aren't here to look at statistics, analyze political theories, or change anyone's personal, deeply held beliefs. We are here to look at human experiences.
This heart-centered community workshop explores the four elements of gender through the lens of lived experience and shared humanity. It offers a practical, accessible vocabulary to help participants understand how our individual worldviews shape our perception of identity. Whether your own experience of gender feels like a single seamless thread or a combination of distinct paths, this conversation builds a bridge toward greater empathy, mutual respect, and deeper human connection.
Behind the Workshop
I wrote my first academic paper on gender back in 1975, addressing the unique complexities and pressures of being a male in America during the 1970s. Having been a part of this conversation for over 50 years, I have dedicated a lifetime to refining my understanding of how we connect, communicate, and navigate our identities. This workshop is the culmination of those five decades of study, active listening, and community education—designed to turn academic theory into real-world empathy.
Ideal for
- Community groups.
- Church discussion groups and faith communities.
Sexual Desire Discrepancy: Strategies for Navigating Mismatched Desire Together
It is highly common for couples to experience differences in sexual interest, libido, and frequency. This facilitated discussion introduces the concept of sexual desire discrepancy (SDD) and provides practical communication strategies to bridge these gaps. Together, we will explore how to navigate frequency differences without creating guilt or resentment.
Attendees should be comfortable with an open, frank discussion of diverse sexual practices—including the role of individual self-care and self-pleasure within an established relationship. Finally, we will discuss how to expand intimacy beyond traditional sex by incorporating responsive desire, intentional touch, emotional closeness, and non-penetrative connection.
IDEAL FOR:
- Couples
- Small Groups
Cross- Gender Friendships: Exploring the Space Between “Hello” and Romance
Human connection doesn't fit into neat binaries. Between a casual acquaintance and a romantic partnership exists a rich spectrum of meaningful intimacy.
This lecture examines how we can reclaim platonic intimacy and touch awareness as essential pillars of well-being. Together, we will explore how to cultivate profound emotional safety, build deep platonic bonds, and navigate healthy boundaries without the pressure of sexual expectations.
IDEAL FOR:
- Community groups and wellness organizations.
- Personal enrichment workshops.
The Power of Touch:
Modern culture is experiencing a profound “touch famine,” leading to increased isolation. This seminar explores the vital psychology and physiology of non-sexual, platonic touch—from intentional hugs to conscious touch awareness—and how safe connection can create a sense of abundance. We emphasize the importance of communication and enthusiastic consent.
IDEAL FOR:
- Community groups and wellness organizations.
- Personal enrichment workshops.