un//masking workshop
a workshop for neurodivergent* people

Workshop, 120 minutes, Saturday 16.03.24 - Limited to 15 people, workshop only with registration!

un//masking is a workshop by Lovis Heuss (-/they), based on the current Unmasking discourse (Devon Price, Ellie Middleton). Masking is the conscious or unconscious suppression of neurodivergent* symptoms in order to fit into a neurotypical society (e.g. fidgeting or suppressing sounds, social scripts...). This is essential for survival, but constantly costs us energy. Various guided exercises should enable you to better understand your own masking and perhaps reduce parts of it more consciously (in safe spaces) in the future. The exercises are followed by a voluntary exchange.

Individual participation in the exercises is encouraged, but not compulsory. Each exercise can be suspended without problems and listening to one's own needs is strongly encouraged.

This workshop is specifically aimed at neurodivergent* people.

"Neurodivergent" does not mean conforming to the neuro-norm or neurotypical.
The term is therefore used for people who, for example
AD(H)S,
autism,
Tourette's syndrome,
or have a bipolar "disorder".
Any form of neurodivergence is welcome.
Self-diagnoses are also valid and welcome.

What to bring: You don't have to bring anything. If you like, you may bring drinks, snacks, something to write with, fidget toys, soft toys or other stimulation or comfort items. Please wear comfortable clothes if possible.

Accessibility: The room is wheelchair accessible, a quiet retreat room (safe space) and a wheelchair toilet are available in the building. The workshop is held in German spoken language. The group size is limited to 15 people, there are no introductions and no group exercises. The discussion afterwards is voluntary. The workshop does not include music. You can leave at any time.
For more information or questions about accessibility, please contact lovislovislovis@posteo.de

Cost:

Budget: 15 CHF
Regular: 20 CHF
Support: 25 CHF

No person will be turned away due to insufficient budget.
Refugees can participate free of charge.

Please register: The number of places is limited and the workshop is always booked out quickly. Please register with Lovis via email: lovislovislovis@posteo.de

Detailed information (with photos) about travel, the room, safer space etc. will follow approx. 1 week before the workshop.