PK Presents: A Trauma-Informed Approach to Playtime

PK Presents: A Trauma-Informed Approach to Playtime

This class empowers participants in the BDSM community to approach playtime with a trauma-informed mindset, ensuring safety, consent, and emotional well-being for all involved. Taught by Christina Song, a therapist specializing in trauma, kink, and nontraditional relationships, the class covers essential topics such as understanding trauma’s impact on play, recognizing triggers, and building effective communication and consent practices.

Participants will learn how to create safe spaces for scenes, navigate emotional responses, and provide personalized aftercare through a trauma-sensitive lens. The session is interactive, incorporating practical tools, role-playing scenarios, and actionable takeaways to foster healthier, more empathetic dynamics.

Whether you're experienced or new to BDSM, this class equips you with the skills to enhance trust, respect, and understanding in your play. Bring an open mind, and leave with tools to create affirming, transformative experiences that honor boundaries and promote healing.

Presenter Bio

Christy Song is an experienced mental health professional specializing in trauma, kink-affirming care, polyamorous relationship dynamics, and LGBTQIA+ affirming therapy. With over seven years of clinical experience and a Master’s degree in Psychology, she excels in creating inclusive and supportive therapeutic environments. Christina is dedicated to empowering clients from diverse backgrounds, addressing complex intersections of identity, relationships, and trauma.

Her expertise includes mental health counseling, family therapy, and substance use treatment, with a focus on helping clients navigate nontraditional relationships, sexual health, and trauma recovery. Christina's leadership roles, including Clinical Director and Clinical Supervisor, highlight her ability to mentor therapists, implement quality improvement initiatives, and provide expert guidance in ethical dilemmas and complex cases.

A passionate educator, Christina has developed and facilitated graduate courses on human sexuality and group therapy, integrating an inclusive lens on kink, polyamory, and LGBTQIA+ issues. She employs innovative therapeutic techniques, such as art, play, and bibliotherapy, to promote holistic healing and growth for individuals and families.

PK Events are never recorded, read more here: https://fetlife.com/groups/72062/posts/20101462

Our tickets are set on a sliding scale. Pay what you can. Use this guide if you need help deciding which tier is right for you: https://www.wortsandcunning.com/blog/sliding-scale

If you can't afford a ticket, please don't hesitate to reach out to us so we can help. We always offer 50% of our ticket profit to our presenters.