Leather Reign Sessions

What a good time. I feel more balanced and centred and grounded than I have in a while. I’m inspired to continue the conversation live and in person through D/s dinners. Anyone interested?

So in addition to the several sessions described in the list below, I also did the following two brown bag luncheons. And I brought back handouts for everything that had ‘em!

:: NCSF – http://www.ncsfreedom.org (Robyn Friedman, Allena Gabosch and Jim Duvall)

:: Parental Power Dynamics (Lee Harrington and Satin)

Complete list of workshops here:
http://www.leatherreign.org/Workshops/tabid/466/language/en-US/Default.aspx

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BEYOND BOWED HEADS: Rituals for Dominance and submission

Presented by: Lee Harrington

Rituals are a key part of any D/s relationship, whether we acknowledge them or not. From casual kisses as the door to formal slave poses, ritual objects such as collars to slave contracts, the BDSM world is rife with concepts of ritual- but what is a ritual? What are the levels of ritualistic interaction we have between one another? Let’s look at rituals for day to day life (including how to get out of work or parent space), sacred time, intense connection, erotic play, solidifying relationships, changes within our relationships, and the taboo subject of the devastating loss of a relationship or its natural end. From terminology to developing your own code of ethical interaction, this class covers a bevy of styles and types of interpersonal reactions.

CARE AND NUTURING OF THE M/s RELATIONSHIP

Presented by: Robert Rubel

Long-term master/slave relationships are not accidental; they require ongoing hard work. To a large extent, people get along better with one another when they openly discuss their expectations and wishes with regard to their own growth and the growth of their partner. There are certain tips and techniques – some borrowed from the world of business – that can be helpful before you enter into a relationship, during the development of the relationship, and to keep it running smoothly after it.s established.

AN INVESTMENT GUIDE FOR OWNERS

Presented by: Coral Mallow

So you have made the decision, you would like to be an Owner. Excellent.What type of Owner are you? What needs will this property be fulfilling? What type of property are you looking for? Do you favor fixers or do you want the showroom models? How do you improve your property to your specifications? Are you willing to make short term sacrifices for long term goals? From sub-lets to 24/7 this guide will will help you find that which you can call your own.

DAY-TO-DAY master/SLAVE

Presented by: master Bob and slave jan

It is very common to see couples (or even thirds) who make power dynamics a part of their day-to-day life. For some, it feels like the power dynamic fades during times of stress and struggle. This presentation will explore some of aspects of keeping the M/s relationship a part of your daily focus, giving a glimpse into the mindset required, some tips, tricks, responsibilities and practical concerns, and allow a chance to ask questions.

INNER MONSTERS (TOPS): Delving Into the Darkness of Our Desires

Presented by: Lee Harrington

In a world where dark fantasy has been sanitized into “Safe, Sane and Consensual,” how do we address the truths of some of our more terrifying and terrible erotic desires? How do we look at ourselves in the mirror after we have taken our partner apart in the bedroom and left them broken and battered? What do we do when our partners comes to us with their own demons to be exorcised in the bedroom or dungeon, and those things scare us or turn us on and we are unsure if that makes us bad people. In this closed-group discussion for Tops only (Switches may attend but only speak from their experience as Tops) we will examine our own inner monsters, discuss our fears and desires, and look honestly into the mirror and wonder- if we feed the monster, will it consume those we love… or if we starve it, will it eat us whole?

SELF-EXAMINATION IN A M/s RELATIONSHIP

Presented by: Robert Rubel

A structured relationship takes lots of hard work — both on the part of the master and the slave. This workshop grew out of my own exploration into ways to bridge the gaps in our backgrounds, language levels, and skill levels. Among others, we will explore areas of invisibility, assumptions, and agreements. We will also touch on communication theory and practice, sorting modalities, and transactional analysis. Finally, we’ll touch on some ideas for turning a negative relationship towards the positive through word choice. Group participation is welcomed (and expected). We’re all in this together.[/lis