Are you ready for the next phase of quarantine? How are you going to survive a summer of social distancing? Do you have a "quaranteam"?

For this workshop, we'll be diving deep into how to prepare ourselves physically, emotionally, and logistically for this next phase of quarantine, with a special focus on how to build a "quaranteam" made up of friends, lovers, and/or chosen family. 

It's hard to overstate how much relationships have changed since COVID-19 started. Our dear love languages of physical touch and quality time feel like they've been decimated by lockdowns and social distancing. Virtual events oftentimes fail to scratch our itch for human contact. Even our longest-standing friendships feel strained due to how much more digital upkeep they require in the absence of our easy IRL touchpoints like work, dining out, and social gatherings.

During this workshop, we will cover:

• How to maintain sanity while stuck at home alone
• Why poly/ kink life prepares us so well for quaranteaming
• Deciding whether full-time quaranteaming is right for you (versus just inviting friends over on occasion)
• How to choose members for your quaranteam
• Conversational scripts for discussing quaranteaming with friends, family, and partners
• Logistics and armchair economics of quaranteaming (nerdy, but fun!)
• Personal stories from successful quaranteams
• Best practices for nurturing relationships even if you choose to continue quarantining alone.

There will also be time for group discussion, Q&A, and activities so we can get to know one another and discover the wisdom we’ve collectively accrued since the social distancing began!

WHEN? Wednesday, July 29th, 2020

WHAT TIME? Log in at 8:15pm, Workshop 8:30-10:00pm, Questions 10:00-10:30pm. [EST]

WHERE? Virtual Curiosity Salon (Log In details will be sent the day of the event.)

ABOUT YOUR HOST:

Steve Dean is an NYC-based dating industry consultant, dating & relationship coach, and community builder. Over the past decade, he has used 250+ dating apps, gone on 300+ dates, met 5,000+ people, and joined forces with community builders around the world to bring hundreds of thousands of people together by creating communities, events, meetups, conferences, group dates, dinners, and coworking sessions nearly every day of the week across dozens of cities. He is happiest when creating moments of groundedness and connection where people can share their stories, feel seen and heard, and become inspired to build new friendships, startups, and movements. 

You can find more about him and his work at www.dateworking.com.

REFUNDS:
The limited number of seats means that we cannot offer refunds. You will receive credit for the next workshop if cancellations are made more than 24 hours in advance. If you realize you cannot come, have a friend take your spot!

WHAT DO THE FOXES SAY:
"It was a very comprehensive and informative class, loved the slide show... I felt safe there to explore this, and am grateful to learn that it is all about consent, respect & communication. It inspired me to sign up for my first play party the next day."

"Excellent information... 5/5"

"I really love the venue. Effy is a great resource."

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Can't wait to see you there!