When Sorry Isn’t Good Enough

Apologies in BDSM dynamics can hold an even greater weight in terms of accountability and respect. Knowing how to apologize effectively is crucial to maintaining a healthy and balanced power exchange relationship. But what does an effective apology look like in a power exchange dynamic?

Led by the prismatic duo of the 2022 Texas Power Exchange title, Phoenix and lucky, this virtual class will delve into the art of effective apologies in power exchange dynamics. We will explore the common challenges and nuances of apologizing within a power exchange relationship, and offer practical techniques to help you apologize in a way that honors your power exchange dynamic.

Join us for an in-depth discussion of the following topics:

  • The dynamics of apologizing in a power exchange relationship: understanding the power dynamics at play and how they impact apologies
  • The anatomy of a genuine apology within a power exchange dynamic: what it looks like and why it matters
  • Understanding your partner’s perspective and acknowledging their feelings while still respecting the power dynamic
  • Techniques for communicating your regret and taking responsibility for your actions without undermining the power dynamic
  • Making amends within a power exchange dynamic: how to demonstrate your commitment to change while maintaining the power dynamic
  • Moving forward from apologies in BDSM dynamics: rebuilding trust and strengthening the power exchange relationship

Whether you are new to power exchange dynamics or have been practicing for years, this class is for anyone who wants to improve their communication skills and strengthen their power exchange relationships with their partner(s). Join us and learn how to make your apologies truly effective within the context of a power exchange dynamic.

Event Details
  • Start Date
    April 19, 2023 8:00 pm
  • End Date
    April 19, 2023 10:00 pm
  • Organizer
  • Virtual Event

    on GoBrunch online platform

General Admission: Forbidden Tickets
$10 - 25

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$12 (plus fees)
2022 Texas Power Exchange titleholders
Phoenix (he/him) and lucky (They/she) make up the prismatic duo of the 2022 Texas Power Exchange title.

Yes. Our classes are for 18+ consenting adults only, and may include content that could be stressful to some attendees. We do our very best to be clear about what may be discussed in a particular class, and encourage attendees to care for own their safety and well being. We do not close our classroom, so attendees are free to leave and re-enter as they wish. Additionally, attendees are not obligated to have their name or scene name listed, or their camera or microphone on at any point during the class.

This class may include (but is not limited to) discussions and depictions of the following:

1. Discussions of domestic violence, trauma, relationship trauma and abuse.
2. Mental health, mental illness.

Please do not hesitate to reach out to SADE Leadership with any questions regarding the content discussed in a class. We are ready and available to be a source of support and/or provide helpful resources to any attendee who may need it.

Absolutely! We encourage respectful and active participation. Please post your questions in the chat, and Leadership will ensure the presenters see them. If you would like to ask a question anonymously, please private message any SADE leadership member during class. If you think of any after class, feel free to message us and we'll get in touch with the presenters for you!

Yes! We will email class handouts to our attendees by the end of the week of class.

For the privacy of all, and the protection of intellectual property of our presenters, we do not record any of our classes and prohibit any recording. After class notes will be sent to all attendees by the end of the week of class. Sign up for our email newsletter for free resources!

If you need Closed Captioning or language translation, we recommend using the Live Transcribe App: https://www.livetranscribe.app/

Event Details
  • Start Date
    April 19, 2023 8:00 pm
  • End Date
    April 19, 2023 10:00 pm
  • Organizer
  • Virtual Event

    on GoBrunch online platform

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