Neurodiverse Love & Emotional Intimacy is a session / class event hosted by Mission Control on in Online, Online. This event is open to adults 18 and older. Tickets are available at https://events.missioncontrolsf.org/events/87824/orders/new.
Neurodiverse Love & Emotional Intimacy
Tuesday, March 10th6:00pm - 8:30pm
Online Class
Replay available after for folks who purchase tickets
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Tickets for 1 person are $40
Tickets for 2 poeple are $70
Allies and Big Daddy Members receive an additional $5 off
Sliding Scale tickets available, apply here
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Note: This workshop is part of a three-part series. We also invite you to join Neurodiverse Relating & Executive Function on March 3rd and Neurodiverse Pleasure & Sexual Intimacy on March 24th recommended (but not required) companions to this workshop.
In this experiential workshop, Dr. Alison Ash and Sebastian Clarke will share practical tools for navigating these dynamics with clarity, compassion, and collaboration to support autistic and ADHD individuals and their partners in building more resilient, fulfilling relationships.
Well explore:
- Ways core neurodivergent experiences, including alexithymia, decision fatigue, sensory overload, burnout, and masking can affect intimacy and trust
- How to recognize and interrupt patterns like catastrophizing, shame spirals, and rejection sensitivity before they escalate
- Practical skills to feel rather than overanalyze emotions in an embodied way, moving through them without getting stuck
- Strategies to initiate and engage in challenging conversations without avoidance or overwhelm
- Tools to support one anothers regulation while maintaining connection to your own authentic feelings
Reviews from Past Participants
"As someone who has struggled with shame spiraling for as long as I can remember, I found this content extremely helpful. Dr. Aly and Seb seemed like they were speaking specifically to me and what my experience has been like when my partners are upset with me. I better understood what I'm experiencing and what I can start to do differently in a way that I know will make a big difference." -A.C."My partner who is autistic has been trying to get me to understand why she struggles to let me in on her feelings for so long and this workshop and the exercises and handouts finally bridged the gap in our struggles. Its not that she doesnt care its just that her brain works differently and there are tools and strategies to be able to better connect with each other. This was a game changer for us." - L.R.
The discussion about capacity and boundaries was so practical. We learned how to support each other without burning out or feeling guilty. It gave us a roadmap for handling overwhelm while staying connected and I think we'll get into less conflict as a result. -V.E.
I learned to slow down and actually be present when my partner shares feelings. I always wanted to fix things, but now I see how listening and empathizing first makes a huge difference. I can feel the shift in our connection already. -P.T.
Important Info
* Tickets are not refundable. They may be transferred to another individual but not to a future event.* We welcome folks of all genders, sexual orientations, relationship structures, ages, body types, abilities, races, and ethnicities.
UpcomingEvents
The Secrets of Passion, Romance, and Dominance- February 24th in Oakland
Neurodiverse Relating & Executive Function- March 3rd on Zoom (replay available)
Neurodiverse Love & Emotional Intimacy- March 10th on Zoom (replay available)
Neurodiverse Pleasure & Sexual Intimacy- March 24th on Zoom (replay available)
How to Eat Puy Like a Champ- April 12th on Zoom (on-demand rental available)
SustainableIntimacy:FuelPassionforLastingLove-retreat for couples and polycules on April 23rd-26th in Sonoma(on-demand rental available)
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On-Demand Workshopsand Courses
Cultivating Your PleasureFeel Your Way To Yes
Free Your Fantasies
From Pressure to Pleasure: Reclaim Your Desire
Get Out of Your Head In Bed
How to Be a Feminist in the Bedroom
How to Eat Puy Like a Champ
How to Pick Your Person(s)
Mastering Non-Monogamy Level 2
Navigating Non-Monogamy Level 1
Neurodiverse Love & Emotional Intimacy
Neurodiverse Pleasure & Sexual Intimacy
Neurodiverse Relating & Executive Function
Refining Your Sexual Intuition
Repairing Ruptures in Relationships
Sexual and Emotional Intimacy Skills(8week course for individuals and couples)
Sleaze-Free Seduction Skills
Sustainable Intimacy: Reignite the Flame for the Long Game(4 week course for couples)
The Ins and Outs of Play Parties
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VisitTurnON.lovefor a complete list of myupcoming live events,coaching services,podcastsand more!
About Dr. Alison Ash and Sebastian Clarke
Dr. Alison Ash, aka Dr. Aly, is a trauma-informed sex and intimacy coach and educator, Stanford University Lecturer, author, and founder of TurnON.love. As a sociologist with a PhD from Stanford, she has a comprehensive understanding of the complex societal challenges that often lead to unsatisfying and disempowering sexual experiences. She designs workshops, courses, and retreats and offers individuals and couples coaching to give others the tools to discover their desires and confidently pursue them.Dr. Aly is teaming up with her husband and intimacy coach, Sebastian Clarke. He has more than a decade of experience working with neurodivergent folks, supporting them to increase their capacity for healthy relating. Sebastian hasdeveloped a wide range of specialized skills to support neurodivergent clients to feel more confident and comfortable navigating intimacy, including helping them to feel and express emotion and self-regulate in meaningful ways, enhance their communication skills, and explore embodied sex-positive pleasure.
They invite you to TurnON pleasure, intimacy and love atwww.TurnON.loveand onInstagramandFacebook.
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- Date
- Time
- 9:00 PM - 11:30 PM
- Type
- Session / Class
- Host
- Mission Control
- Location
- Online, Online
- Ages
- 18+