Events & Workshops
Upcoming: The Pleasure Ethic Conversations
A 4-part Relational Literacy workshop series (info)
September 2025 cohort forming now
The Art of Flirting - Oakland
✨ Special event ✨ A Social Flirting Experience
Open to all, the art of flirting is a great opportunity to connect in community, have fun, and get an intro to my work
Session 1 - Emotional Literacy
Session 1 of 4 - Developing emotional vocabulary for mental health, relational problem solving, and more satisfying connections
Session 2 - The Psychology of Sex (Erotic Literacy)
Session 2 of 4 - How sex and eroticism really work, where they overlap and don’t, and how a better understanding of both has the potential to liberate our experience of pleasure
Session 3 - Relational Boundaries
Session 3 of 4 - The (imperfect) science of relational boundaries: where needs and desire meet limits and capacity
Session 4 - The Rules of Engagement
Session 4 of 4 - A communication framework for navigating conflict and enhancing connection
The Art of Flirting - LA
Special event! Open to all, the art of flirting is a great opportunity to connect in community, have fun, and get an intro to my work.
Emotional Literacy
Developing emotional vocabulary for mental health, relational problem solving, and more satisfying connections.
Erotic Literacy
How sex and eroticism really work, and how a better understanding of both has the potential to liberate our experience of pleasure.
The Art of Flirting
Special event! Open to all, the art of flirting is a great opportunity to connect in community, have fun, and get an intro to my work.
Relational Literacy
Communication and boundaries. Relationships as art, exploration, self-expression and growth.
Erotic Literacy
How sex and eroticism really work, and how a better understanding of both has the potential to liberate our experience of pleasure.
Emotional Literacy
Developing emotional vocabulary for mental health, relational problem solving, and more satisfying connections.
Relational Literacy
Communication and boundaries. Relationships as art, exploration, self-expression and growth.
Erotic Literacy
How sex and eroticism really work, and how a better understanding of both has the potential to liberate our experience of pleasure.
Emotional Literacy
Developing emotional vocabulary for mental health, relational problem solving, and more satisfying connections.
The Pleasure Ethic Conversations
Information & Cost
A Workshop Series on Relational Intelligence.
In-person, in Oakland, max 10 participants
Expertly Facilitated | Inclusive | Judgment-Free
Through grounded relational frameworks honed over a decade of professional experience, we’ll explore core practices that enhance emotional and erotic literacy, cultivate resilient relational boundaries, and develop skillful communication. Each session integrates guided discussion, somatic awareness, and practice-based learning in an inclusive, non-judgmental space.
Full series of four: $575
Ready to sign up? Register here.
To learn more, see each session’s full description by clicking view event above or book an inquiry call with Elena.
To join the conversation - or to inquire about hosting one or all for your group, school, or organization - schedule an initial free consultation call below.
*No one will be turned away for lack of funds. Sliding scale and payment plans are available.