This overview of radical consent for mad folks from radical sex education could easily be turned into a workshop.
A great outline to pair with this is the learning good consent zine, which also has an outline for basic consent workshops in it (page 14). For mad folks, consent is as much about defining what their madness can feel like as well as their level of comfort with a person.
Because highs and lows can influence consent, the workshop breaks down the kinds of questions people should ask themselves to get a better sense of when they are consenting and when they might be experiencing mania or another kind of episode. This empowering process also involves creating a supportive community.The workshop covers:
Figuring out what makes you crazy
How does it feel
What does it look like
Navigating the crazy: what helps
Safety planning
Checking in with friends
Community support
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