These Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) are intended to answer any questions that haven’t been answered by the Session Overview and Accessibility pages. This page will be updated as more people ask questions, so don’t be shy to contact me if your questions aren’t answered.
How long is a session?
A standard session is 2 hours, which includes an introduction, the session, and a debrief. Special formats can currently be up to 4 hours, which would include other elements such as drawing, writing, extended discussion, etc.).
Are people directly interacting with each other during the session?
No, I will specifically stop a session if another person intentionally touches another person. The format is such that each individual person is in their own space, and will have more than enough space so as not to touch anyone.
Can I leave mid-session?
You can do what you like, I will not stop you. That said, I would request that you stay in the space with everyone until the session is done, unless you have an emergency. This is important for the ritualistic intentions of being in community, and to enable all participants to express themselves fully. If you need to sit down, lie down, check out, etc. then please try to do it in the space instead of leaving. If that’s not possible and you feel in danger psychologically, then feel empowered to leave.
The reason this is important, is because we are choosing to express ourselves in community. When we start the ritual of the rage session in community, it makes a difference to the energy when one person leaves the space. Even if you are not moving and completely silent, you are actually adding important energy to the space.
You must decide what is right for you. If there are accommodations that you need to enable this, please let me know.
I have a hard time feeling anger. Am I still welcome to participate?
You are very welcome, there are no expectations of how you should express yourself. Anger is a difficult emotion for a lot of people to express, and that’s part of why we’re here. There is no ‘perfect’ session or way to express anger. If you don’t know how, feel awkward or self-conscious, it’s ok. It’s all part of the process. Feel welcome to participate, even if you’re not feeling anger in the way others are around you.
I don’t want to scare other people with my anger.
Everyone involved in a rage session is there to both express and observe each other’s anger. More likely, your anger will encourage someone else, or free them in some way. It’s possible that someone will be scared, but that is part of the process, and they are consenting to the experience as well with this possibility.
Do you do private indvidual sessions?
Yes I do! I will be making more info available soon, but for now head to the contact page to organize an individual session.
What is the basic format?
Have a look at the session overview. 🙂
Is there choreography or synchronization of the vocalizing, or do people do their own thing?
Nothing is choreographed or synchronized. Everyone is moving and vocalizing in their own way in their own idiom in their own space for as long as they want.
I have sensory issues. I’m afraid of getting overstimulated.
Very valid concern! There will be a lot of moving, and different sounds (music, voice, and sometimes banging). I generally keep lights low to lessen light stimulation, but the noise will be a lot. If you need to bring ear protection, please feel free to do that. I will have earplugs and 1 pair of over-ear protection with me with disinfectant. If you already know you need this, please bring them with you.
I don’t scream and I don’t know if I want to.
That’s ok! You don’t have to! Screaming isn’t the goal of a rage session. I’ll never tell you to scream, only invite you to do what your body wants to do. Many participants have had this concern, and some of them scream and some of them don’t.
Your question isn’t answered?
If you have read this page, the Session Overview, and the Accessibility pages, then please contact me with any questions you have.