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mas-ter-y (–noun, plural -teries)
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command or grasp, as of a subject: a mastery of Italian. |
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superiority or victory: mastery over one's enemies. |
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expert skill or knowledge. |
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the state of being master; power of command or control. |
This newly developed week-end seminar is for Tops, Dominants, Owners, and Masters. It is an exploratory weekend to foster excellence in dominance. In the nine sessions, we're going to create a deep understanding of D/s and M/s foundations and full blown working relationships. The areas covered in these sessions will help you acheive balance, a solid structure, tweek your own systems or build a new one, and explore the many composite areas that support a fully fuctional D/s or M/s relationship.
Do not expect the same old models or what you might hear in a one hour event class.
I'm asking a lot of the Tops/Dominants/Masters who attend this seminar. I have put together a demanding curriculum. It's not a one right way situation. It's a path of growth and extension that I hope will add layers and a deep understanding of your dominance as well as new tools for the execution of your dominance.
Foundations in Mastery is an intensive, interactive weekend created for people who top, master, or use D/s or M/s in their lives. It is for people who are 24/7 or who are dominant for a few hours a month and anywhere in between. All experience levels, genders, and orientations are welcome. FIM runs Friday through Sunday. |
upcoming FIM's near you:
August 2 - 4, 2013 Greenville, SC at The Warehouse $135.00
Nov. 8-10, 2013 Avondale, AZ $135.00
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FIM's Feedback |
"Ok, I am fresh back from my weekend seminar with Catherine Gross (check out last week’s post for some info on it). I have to say that it was one of the most unique experiences I have had while I have been in the Lifestyle. This was tremendous opportunity to be at the debut of her latest Lifestyle development class.
I suppose that right now it is best to say a little about Catherine so you can understand why I would spend my weekend on an untested class. First, I should say that the class was the only thing that was untested. Catherine has tested the theory that she discussed by living it for most of her adult life. She is a PCC lifecoach (one of only 2000 in the country). She has been a BDSM educator for longer than I have been in the lifestyle. She co-produces the SouthEast Leatherfest. And frankly, she runs one hell of a House.
The weekend started out with a great deal of self evaluation, and self analysis. She taught that you need a solid, self-aware foundation before you can begin to develop your skills as a top. I spent a lot of time thinking about answers. There were piles and piles of forms. Each lesson built on the others (for a complete lesson plan look here). That basically made up the first two days.
The third day was different. We spent time reviewing our own creations. We dissected our protocols, analyzing them according to a system that she showed us. This made each and every one of the 30 tops in the room think about what we were doing and why we were doing it. I can frankly say that I walked away with a much larger toolbox that what I came in with.
Now, I could give you the details about the seminar. But I am not. There are two more events on the schedule. One in Georgia, one in Arizona. If you are serious about improving your skills as a top, and I don’t mean better beating, but becoming a better person, then you really should go to this class. Frankly I do not know of anything else like it. PERIOD."
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FIM's Basic Schedule |
Friday
7:30pm Doors open
8:00pm - 11:00pm - Session
Saturday
9:30am Doors open
10:00am - 6:00pm Sessions
Sunday
9:30am Doors open
10:00am - 4:00pm Sessions
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To book FIM in your area, please see Scheduling.
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FIM travels around the country. Check the schedule for upcoming seminars in your area. If you don't see one near you email my assistant Ashleigh to learn how to host FIM in your city! |
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Sessions |
Session I:
Who are we?
Session II:
The two-sided coin: Clarity and Relational Foundations
Session III and IV:
Evaluations
Session V:
Submission creation, maintenance and balance
Session VI: Punishment and Reward
Creating Stucture, Protocols and System Management
Session VII:
Management Styles and Punishment Systems
Session VIII:
Decision Making, Pitfalls and You
Session IX:
Weekend wrap up.
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Seminar Schedule |
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Preparation |
Please expect Saturday to be particularly demanding. I wouldn't recommend plannng a late night on Friday as we're going to move quickly and through a lot of information on Saturday. You may feel spent Saturday evening.
Wear comfortable clothes as we're sitting for long stretches.
Don't forget to fill out the lunch survey! All lunches are provided.
Lodging is not part of the registration fee of this seminar. Hotels near the event that you might wish to stay at are provided to registered participants only.
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FIM's Feedback
Dear Catherine,
I wanted to email you and thank you for offering Foundations in Mastery in AZ! My Owner attended and I am floored with the tools he has put into practice within our dynamic! We have a fantastic relationship, no problems to speak of. He has 10+ years as a Dominant in the lifestyle, and we have been 24/7 for over 6 years. With this in mind, I wasn't sure how much of a difference FIM would make. You know? WOW - Was I wrong! He learned so much with you during FIM, and he has been able to put much of it into practice within our relationship.
Most couples who have been together over years know that sometimes we slack on our protocol, rules, rituals, etc. We get comfortable, and we loose some of that fire that attracted us to begin with. And while the "settled" is good - and sometimes "slacking" is necessary - having your relationship get back on track and "energized" is an amazing thing!
While I didn't attend FIM, I feel like I have benefited an enormous amount just from my Owner going. Thank you for everything!
Love,
Hope (AZ, Oct. 2009)
FEEDBACK FROM ATTENDEES:
"Brilliantly focused and effective. Nothing standard or ordinary. Catherine has set a new level for professional presentations. The price is dirt cheap for the wealth of information I am taking home with me." A
"I was skeptical about what you might offer...You have an encyclopedic knowledge and really put a great deal of thought into what you do." H.
"This class had a worthwhile thought every few minutes." Z
"I am really glad I took this workshop even though the conclusions that I arrived at were completely unexpected." S
"Great job of pulling together a large amount of information. The content was applicable, succinct, thought-provoking and ran the gamut of new to the lifestyle to those who have functioning relationships and are further along the journey. Kudos! Well-thought out, concrete and growth inspiring. No matter how long we have been doing this improvement and finessing is always in order. Thank you for the platform to excel!" LK
"We talk about game changers- this is one." K.
"...it was very focused on perfecting my lifestyle management skills. It drilled though the areas of weaknesses that I had not allowed myself to see and gave me the skills to fix them." V.
"This is an excellent exercise in assessment and application of the tools of mastery. It was much more than I expected." NC
"This seminar gave me a wealth of concepts." P.
"Insightful perspective that delivers what it promises. Foundations in Mastery will provide new tops with invaluble information and food for thought and it will stimulate experienced tops to grow and strengthen their dominance." LB
"Utterly informational, mind opening and simply fantastic! I needed it years ago." A.
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