A very tangible and understandable way of looking at your power, privilege and rank.
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Rank, power and privilege are everywhere. They govern what we can and can’t do, how we conduct ourselves in conflicts, how relationships evolve… and our happiness.
Privileges are sometimes given to us at birth, and sometimes we earn them. They give us the rank and power we experience in relation to others. Privileges are far more nuanced than simply being something that some have, and others don’t; there are many different types of privilege, and they interact in some fascinating ways. They sometimes feel positive, and sometimes negative. And the ones we think are going to bring us what we want in life often fail to do so.
This workshop (formerly 'Playing with your Power') presents you with a very tangible and understandable way of looking at privilege. It will make sense of or provide alternative perspective on a lot of the things in your world.
You will then be shown more about how to gain access to the privileges you don’t have, and how sharing the ones you do have is one of the most reliable paths to happiness currently known to us.
The material includes time spent considering what happens when those with power use it selfishly or without awareness. However, we’re going to have so much more fun than simply leaving the topic there. And no-one will be shamed for having certain privileges; we take a very different approach.
This workshop is likely to suit those interested in self-development and self-awareness. It will benefit people in relationships, or people with an interest in ethics and politics. It will be of interest to those who want to understand (and be more at peace with) how they fit into the great social scheme of things, and to people who want to do more things in the world, and for whom more power would be useful.
This power and privilege workshop will be of interest to those that identify as having a lot of privileges, and those that don’t.
If you're interested in this workshop you may want to check out The Joy of Accusations (on how to work effectively with conflict and criticism). Our self-development workshops loosely draw on Process Work, also known as Process-Oriented Psychology. Or see our 25+ sexuality and self-development workshops.
Or click on our 'Online Workshops' menu to see everything on offer.
Rank, power and privilege are everywhere. They govern what we can and can’t do, how we conduct ourselves in conflicts, how relationships evolve… and our happiness.
Privileges are sometimes given to us at birth, and sometimes we earn them. They give us the rank and power we experience in relation to others. Privileges are far more nuanced than simply being something that some have, and others don’t; there are many different types of privilege, and they interact in some fascinating ways. They sometimes feel positive, and sometimes negative. And the ones we think are going to bring us what we want in life often fail to do so.
This workshop (formerly 'Playing with your Power') presents you with a very tangible and understandable way of looking at privilege. It will make sense of or provide alternative perspective on a lot of the things in your world.
You will then be shown more about how to gain access to the privileges you don’t have, and how sharing the ones you do have is one of the most reliable paths to happiness currently known to us.
The material includes time spent considering what happens when those with power use it selfishly or without awareness. However, we’re going to have so much more fun than simply leaving the topic there. And no-one will be shamed for having certain privileges; we take a very different approach.
This workshop is likely to suit those interested in self-development and self-awareness. It will benefit people in relationships, or people with an interest in ethics and politics. It will be of interest to those who want to understand (and be more at peace with) how they fit into the great social scheme of things, and to people who want to do more things in the world, and for whom more power would be useful.
This power and privilege workshop will be of interest to those that identify as having a lot of privileges, and those that don’t.
If you're interested in this workshop you may want to check out The Joy of Accusations (on how to work effectively with conflict and criticism). Our self-development workshops loosely draw on Process Work, also known as Process-Oriented Psychology. Or see our 25+ sexuality and self-development workshops.
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Tickets, Logistics, and Late Policy:
Our 'rounds' of tickets are really simple: they're all the same, except that some of them are cheaper, to encourage you to book in early (because it makes a huge difference to us in terms of planning). Round One tickets are similar to 'early bird' tickets, and make up almost half of all ticket sales. Round Two tickets, slightly more expensive than Round One, also make up almost half of all ticket sales. Round Three tickets are generally only there once we're close to being sold out, but can squeeze in a late-comer or two. If you're feeling generous, you can buy whatever ticket feels right, but in general, folks buy the cheapest ones available. Tickets range in price from $90 to $140, per person. It is never possible to buy tickets on the door, nor by paying with cash. See our FAQ for more information on this. Workshops start at the advertised time, and doors will be locked ten minutes later. This is because late arrivals interrupt the dynamic of the group, and will miss crucial safety information. |
WHO THIS IS FOR AND NOT FOR...
INTENSITY: Two or three out of four chillies. Issues of rank, power and privilege are sometimes close to home for some of us.
WHO FOR: Anyone with an interest in the topic.
WHO NOT FOR: People with no interest in self-reflection or becoming more empowered.
WHAT EXERCISES?: Many exercises, mostly based around inner-work with some small group sharing and large group discussion.
WILL THERE BE PAIR WORK? There will be some discussion and sharing done in pairs, trios, and small groups.
HOW WILL PAIRING BE DONE? Randomly.
CAN YOU WORK EXCLUSIVELY with partner/s you arrive with? Not relevant.
NUDITY / SEXUAL CONTENT: None. (If that seems like a strange issue to be clarifying, please note that many other Curious Creatures workshops include adult content).
COMMITMENT: You may sit out of any activity, or participate only to a level that's right for you.
RATIO of discussion to experiential: The workshop is a mix of theory and discussion in a large-group format, as well as exercises of activities done as solo inner-work, pair-work, trios, or small group discussions.
BRING: Water bottle, your own snacks. Bring lunch, or you can wander out to a cafe at lunch-time.
WEAR: Whatever you're comfortable in.
WHO FOR: Anyone with an interest in the topic.
WHO NOT FOR: People with no interest in self-reflection or becoming more empowered.
WHAT EXERCISES?: Many exercises, mostly based around inner-work with some small group sharing and large group discussion.
WILL THERE BE PAIR WORK? There will be some discussion and sharing done in pairs, trios, and small groups.
HOW WILL PAIRING BE DONE? Randomly.
CAN YOU WORK EXCLUSIVELY with partner/s you arrive with? Not relevant.
NUDITY / SEXUAL CONTENT: None. (If that seems like a strange issue to be clarifying, please note that many other Curious Creatures workshops include adult content).
COMMITMENT: You may sit out of any activity, or participate only to a level that's right for you.
RATIO of discussion to experiential: The workshop is a mix of theory and discussion in a large-group format, as well as exercises of activities done as solo inner-work, pair-work, trios, or small group discussions.
BRING: Water bottle, your own snacks. Bring lunch, or you can wander out to a cafe at lunch-time.
WEAR: Whatever you're comfortable in.
"Empowering!"
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"Rog was a great instructor and tackled the tough subject with grace and humility."
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"I hadn't considered ways to increase my power in this positive way - the walking exercise was also quite illuminating (how much [privilege] we mostly had)"
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"Thank you so much - I can't wait to do more workshops!"
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"My biggest takeaway was that I have great privilege in some areas and social circles (I was a bit blind to this) while simultaneously having little privilege in other areas/circles. Somehow I was much more aware of contexts where I am marginalized than those where I have more power. It was fascinating (and empowering, and sobering) to realise that rank often 'flips', depending on context. And WONDERFUL to learn that I can use my privilege on behalf of others, which helps create a more inclusive world for us all. I am now practicing power-sharing in my everyday life!"
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"Rog was a great instructor and tackled the tough subject with grace and humility."
•
"I hadn't considered ways to increase my power in this positive way - the walking exercise was also quite illuminating (how much [privilege] we mostly had)"
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"Thank you so much - I can't wait to do more workshops!"
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"My biggest takeaway was that I have great privilege in some areas and social circles (I was a bit blind to this) while simultaneously having little privilege in other areas/circles. Somehow I was much more aware of contexts where I am marginalized than those where I have more power. It was fascinating (and empowering, and sobering) to realise that rank often 'flips', depending on context. And WONDERFUL to learn that I can use my privilege on behalf of others, which helps create a more inclusive world for us all. I am now practicing power-sharing in my everyday life!"