BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//wp-events-plugin.com//7.4.3//EN TZID:Europe/Brussels X-WR-TIMEZONE:Europe/Brussels BEGIN:VEVENT UID:24@feros.be DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20260927T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20260927T183000 DTSTAMP:20260819T192553Z URL:https://www.feros.be/events/radical-collective-care-for-nonbinary-gend erfluid-genderqueer-and-gendernon-conforming-folks-with-lets-talk-about-no n-binary/ SUMMARY:Radical collective care for nonbinary\, genderfluid\, genderqueer a nd gendernon-conforming folks with let’s talk about non-binary DESCRIPTION:The first part of the day will focus more on theory and practic es for (co)regulation. In the afternoon we will look at obstacles to care and collective practices to overcome those obstacles.\n\nYou can apply for the training via this form: https://nc-feros.nestor.coop/apps/forms/s/yZa TyZMiib2idnpwzFjRkmxs\n\nIntroduction to RADICAL COLLECTIVE CARE\n\nIn thi s workshop we explore different ways to take care of ourselves\, each othe r and our collectives. We will offer some theory on “nervous system” r egulation (feeling calm or safe-enough) and how this can enable you to hav e more choice in your response to situations. We will also offer some prac tical tips on how to do this alone or with others.\nWe will explore why ra dical collective care should be a central practice for any organisation or collective that wants to work for social justice and how we can take a fe minist approach to the division of care tasks. We take inspiration from pr actices from movements for anti-racism\, lgbtqia+ rights and disability ju stice.\n\nWHO IS THIS WORKSHOP FOR\n\nThis workshop is for everyone who id entifies as nonbinary\, genderfluid\, genderqueer and gendernon-conforming . We want to create a space where people who face oppression from the cis- hetero-patriarchy can come together to share their experiences and ways of dealing with these common types of violence. A place for support and soli darity\, where everyone can connect and find new ways to cope with these c hallenges.\nWe don’t believe in “safe spaces” and prefer the concept of accountability. We are aware that situations of violence can also occu r within queer feminist spaces. Our intention is to create a space where w e can collectively express solidarity\, respect\, understanding\, and kind ness\, while also having the opportunity to express what’s not working\, so we can address and resolve tensions in a constructive way.\n\nPRACTICA L INFO &\; ACCESSIBILITY\n\nThe workshop will take place at Au Kalme\, Rue Fransman 118\, 1020 Bruxelles.\nDoors open at 10h and we will start th e workshop at 10h30 sharp. Depending on participant needs we might impleme nt a safety protocol for respiratory virus’ which means you need to be p resent at 10h15 latest. We close around 18h30.\nWe will provide tea\, coff ee\, biscuits\, but no full meal. For lunch\, please bring something that is easy to eat and doesn’t need to be heated.\nThe venue was selected to meet as many neurodivergent accessibility criteria as possible (sensory s ensitivities\, type of lighting\, ambient noise\, multiple rooms\, etc.). The venue is mostly accessible for people with reduced mobility\, but the toilets are not. Depending on your disability it might be possible to use the toilets with the support of someone from our team. We have to verify h ow wide the doors are. A very small quiet space is available for isolation or you can take some air outside. There are some different types of chair s and sofas available. The venue is on a street in a busy part of Brussels . There might be some noise from traffic etc.\nThis workshop is open to ev eryone\, regardless of physical condition. However\, we want to point out that the venue and the workshop content are unfortunately not fully access ible for people with reduced mobility. For any specific needs\, please con tact us : training@feros.be or leave us a voice message via DM (Messenger or Instagram). We alternate seated and standing exercises\, but you are we lcome to stay seated\, stand up\, or leave the room at any time.\nThe work shop will be facilitated in English. Facilitators may be able to provide o ccasional translation to Dutch\, French or German and you may express your self in this language if that’s more accessible to you.\nOur facilitatio n is based in experiential learning. Our methods engage participants on th e level of heart (emotions)\, head (thinking and concepts) and hands (prac tical experience / embodiment).\nOur facilitators don’t position themsel ves as experts\, but rather draw on the collective experience and knowledg e present in the group. So come prepared to share your personal experience s.\nWhat to bring? Something to write and something to drink water. If you like to stim (fidget) be sure to bring something to keep your hands busy during the workshop (soft toy\, stress ball\, stim toy\, crochet\,…..)\n \nFINANCIAL CONTRIBUTION\n\nWe strive to offer our activities to those who need them\, whatever their financial capacity. As a young collective\, we have no fixed income and rely mostly on participant donations to organise our activities.\nMoney should not be an obstacle to taking part in this w orkshop. The real cost is 55 euros per person for the whole day. We encour age all those who can to give more\, to create space for those who can con tribute less financially. In particular\, we are asking white\, able-bodie d\, university-educated or otherwise privileged participants to contribute more\, up to 110 euros per person. We will send you our bank details afte r you have attended the workshop. If you would like to make an anonymous d onation\, please contact us.\n\nTRAINERS\n\nThe training will be facilitat ed by Robin (he/they) and Lee (they/them). Both facilitators are white and hold EU passports. They bring diverse lived experiences across gender and sexuality\, disability\, (mental) health\, class\, education and housing. In their free time they like to go for walks\, bake\, play games\, dance and crochet …..\n\nWHAT IS FEROS?\n\nFeros is a collective of facilitato rs organising workshops that support individuals\, groups\, collectives an d organisations that work towards social and ecological justice in Belgium \, the Netherlands and France.\nAll of our trainings are firmly rooted in a queer\, intersectional\, decolonial feminist political analysis.\nWe org anise both open workshops\, to which anyone can apply\, and bespoke worksh ops for existing organisations\, groups or collectives. CATEGORIES:Emotional Resilience END:VEVENT BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Europe/Brussels X-LIC-LOCATION:Europe/Brussels BEGIN:DAYLIGHT DTSTART:20260329T030000 TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0200 TZNAME:CEST END:DAYLIGHT END:VTIMEZONE END:VCALENDAR