Reminder: NELA Presents - Jay Wiseman - Conflict Resolution @ Tue Mar 20 7pm - 9pm (NELA Calendar)

more details » NELA Presents - Jay Wiseman - Conflict Resolution Our community attracts an above-average percentage of people who have very strong views on how things should be done, and these views frequently come into conflict.  Conflict is a normal and even healthy part of life, but if not approached intelligently it can lead to great destruction and estrangement.  Because of political feuding and personality conflicts, we are often much harder upon our own community members than the external societal forces are.  "SM 101" author Jay Wiseman did special study in mediation and dispute resolution while he was in law school and is a certified mediator.  Please come and listen to what he has to share regarding how we can avoid being our own worst enemy, including a demonstration of practical techniques. Pre-sale tickets available http://nelaonline.org/event-ticket-sales/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=14 Jay's Bio: Jay Wiseman has over 35 years of experience in BDSM and was one of the early pioneers and builders of the BDSM community in the San Francisco area. He continues to be heavily involved, both in his local area and nationally, as an SM author, educator, mentor, workshop leader, video producer, expert witness, and activist. Noted for being both an exceptionally knowledgeable and highly entertaining presenter, he is very much in demand and has given hundreds of presentations on various aspects of health, relationships, and sexuality in more than 75 cities in the United States and Canada. In 2007, Black Rose presented him with the Vaughn Keith National Educator Award. Jay is the author of the frequently recommended book "SM 101: A Realistic Introduction" and the founder of the publishing company that later became Greenery Press. His book, "Jay Wiseman's Erotic Bondage Handbook" is widely hailed as the book that sets the standard of fundamental knowledge for this practice. His instructional videos on rope bondage are excellent resources for both beginners and experienced bondage practitioners. His book "The Toybag Guide to Dungeon Emergencies and Supplies" provides crucial information to both players and dungeon monitors. He is currently working on a number of books and videos. Jay holds a first-degree black belt in Tae Kwon Do, is a member of Mensa, and lived in San Francisco's Haight-Ashbury district during the Sixties. A former ambulance crewman with years of experience, and recipient of the highest Red Cross commendation for emergency action, Jay now teaches classes in basic and advanced emergency medical care for BDSM clubs and other groups. After receiving his law degree in 2005 and passing the bar exam in 2006, he sometimes works as a part-time law school professor. His areas of special legal interest include providing legal support for alternative communities, teaching bar exam preparation, search and seizure law, and conflict resolution. His website is, predictably, www.jaywiseman.com. When Tue Mar 20 7pm – 9pm Eastern Time Where Athenaeum Building, Cambridge MA - 215 First St - Wear Office Friendly Clothes,please (map) Calendar NELA Calendar Who • nelacalendar@gmail.com - organizer • bendyogagirl@gmail.com - creator

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