Invitation
Wisebodies is inviting men to join us for an in-person afternoon workshop. We’re hosting two this Summer - one in Kingston, NY and one in Hillsdale, NY.
We’ll sit together in a brave space and do something simple and remarkable, something most men have never had the opportunity to experience: We will be together, share about - and witness - our histories, and learn whole body sex education. We believe that this simple act of being together, sharing, and learning together is the first step in healing the harmful messaging that most of us have grown up within. Learn more about our Whole Being Sex Education approach {here}.
Long Term Vision
WiseBodies would like to see if it’s possible to decrease sexual violence in our small, local communities by having men (trans and cis) - learn and teach WiseBodies whole being sexuality education. By training men to become sex educators we help place in local schools, community centers, community programs, and at WiseBodies, they could offer what has not been offered before: WiseBodies whole sexuality education for boys and men, taught by men.
Over time we'd see if this helps reduce sexual violence within our communities.
We understand this is a long-term project.
We understand having men take on the responsibility for decreasing sexual violence by becoming sex ed teachers may be a new concept. We understand that girls and women (trans and cis) always have bourne the brunt of sexual violence. We understand that girls and women also always have bourne the responsibility for preventing sexual violence. Imagine with us the possibility of changing this, of having men take on the responsibility for ending sexual violence.
We hope you'll join us in this endeavor. This could include signing up to be a student, donating money for this project, and also simply sending us letters of support. We'd love to know our community is with us as we take this on!
Location
We’re hosting this workshop in Kingston, NY and in Hillsdale, NY. Location will be shared after registering.
Dates + Time
One afternoon this summer. Pick from 2 options: August 9th from 2-5pm in Kingston, NY and August 16th from 3-5pm in Hillsdale, NY.
A pre-admittance interview is required - this will be a phone call with Isa. Transmen and cis men welcome, of course.
Registration + Cost
Registration will close at 8 students. All men (21+) are welcome. If you'd like to attend class, the first step is filling out the form below. The second step is having a conversation with me over the phone.
I'm accepting sliding scale donations for this class - we'll talk about this when we speak. Partial scholarships will be available, depending on enrollment, with priority given to LGBTQ + Black, Indigenous, and People of the Global Majority. Some of the income will be shared with other organizations doing the essential work of now. Some of the income WiseBodies receives from tuition will go to a kid, teen, or adult who's been raped, for their on-going care. If you find you're curious to know more, or are interested in joining us, be in touch by email to wisebodies@wisebodies.org. We'll look forward to hearing from you.
Location
We’ll meet for an afternoon in August, and see where we’d like to go from there.
Dates + Time
One afternoon this summer.
A pre-admittance interview is required.
Transmen and cis men welcome, of course.
Registration + Cost
We're working on this.
Some of the income WiseBodies receives from tuition will go to a kid, teen, or adult who's been raped, for their on-going care.
Max 6 - 8 students.
If you find you're curious to know more, or are interested in joining us, be in touch by email to wisebodies@wisebodies.org. We'll look forward to hearing from you.
Teachers
This class will be co-taught by Isa and Hans.
Isa, who is skilled with the chop saw, and very skilled at teaching whole sex ed.
Isa has taught sex ed for decades, in many forms and in many venues. Recently, she's found herself curious about what we can learn about our sexual selves when we get very quiet; when we listen to, discover, and share the intimate stories of our bodies; when we have the chance to learn within trusted community; when we have the chance to remember and honor our past; when we develop pathways, including in the imaginal realm, for growing up and out from those deep, foundational places; when we give ourselves time to go slowly; when we are held with kindness and steadiness for the journey.
Hans Jatzke is new to the world of WiseBodies but has been working to become a better ally to all bodies throughout his entire life. It’s the most important thing he does on this planet and he is excited to be a part of WiseBodies and the joy and pleasure they are working to bring to all bodies in this world. Hans is a co-creator of WiseBodies’ Men’s Healing Circle: Centering Sexuality.
