About this Event
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WORKSHOP LEADER: Dan Rocker, LCSW, MA – Co-Director, Shy Bladder Center; Shy Bladder Center Therapist; President, Board of Directors – International Paruresis Association; and experienced workshop leader. (Meet Dan thru this brief video!) Also in attendance: Chicago and Milwaukee Support Group Leader, IPA Board Member, and IPA Support Coordinator, David Kliss.
WORKSHOP INFO:
A workshop sponsored by the International Paruresis Association (IPA) is a safe, structured program to help you begin to recover from Paruresis. Much of what happens involves relearning how to urinate in the presence of others. Yes, you will practice peeing near others in a structured, discreet, and safe environment. (See this video featuring IPA Co-founder Dr. Steven Soifer Ph.D., LCSW-C talking about our methods.)
RELUCTANT TO SIGN UP?:
Many attendees report that they were nervous before the workshop and quite reluctant to sign up, but after the first few hours wondered why they hadn’t sought help for their paruresis earlier. The fearful feelings are normal, so don’t worry too much about them, just bring them with you to the workshop and anticipate meeting a group of people just like yourself. You’ll feel at ease right away. Feel free to request a chat with the workshop leaders or IPA Executive Director, Tim Pyle ([email protected]).
Your registration is 100% Money Back Guaranteed. If the IPA does not hold this event due to not meeting our 5 participant minimum, we will refund 100% your registration fees. Women: if you require a female "pee buddy" and we don't deliver, we'll refund your fee, as well. Learn more at the bottom of our page.
WORKSHOP SCHEDULE:
At the beginning of each workshop (Friday night, 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.), participants share, often for the first time, their stories of what it has been like living with Paruresis. This usually proves to be a very cathartic experience, as people realize that they are not the only person in the world who suffers from this anxiety disorder. Saturday (9 a.m. to 5 p.m.) and Sunday (9 a.m. to 2 p.m.) sessions involve:
- Information sharing by the workshop facilitator(s);
- Practice sessions involving graduated desensitization exercises, usually with one or two other people (people always practice at a level that feels comfortable and that will ensure success); and
- Group sharing about what the practice experience was like. For more information about graduated exposure and what that entails, see our About Avoidant Paruresis page on the IPA Website.
PRICING:
Basic Fee: Registration for the weekend event is $795.
Current IPA Members save $100. Find the promocode on the members site here. Not a current member? Make a donation of $100 or more to IPA to join here. Please allow 2 business days for access to members site.
Special "Early Bird" Offer: Register 30 days in advance and save using promocode to save $50. Members, there is an early bird code for you as well here. Don't forget to add the promocode at the top of the registration page!
HOTEL DETAILS:
The event will be held in the Midway Room at the Residence Inn Chicago O'Hare in Rosemont (7101 Chestnut Street Rosemont, Illinois 60018 Phone: 847-375-9000). A free shuttle from O'Hare is available.
We encourage the use of the host hotel as we use participant rooms for breakout practice sessions and more rooms booked means a better meeting room cost for us. It is very convenient to stay at the event venue. To make reservations by phone: Call 847-375-9000 and reference group code IPA. To make reservations online: Click here. Our rate is $189/night and parking is $18/day. Accomodations are not included in the cost of the workshop. All workshops are strictly a "breakeven" for the IPA are not a revenue generator.
MEALS:
We'll provide all the water you need to keep fluid loaded. Meals are on your own - lots of great choices nearby!
COVID-19 NOTES:
The IPA recommends that all participants be fully vaccinated prior to attending. Masks are optional (pending any local requirements). Attendees have a shared responsibility for event safety. High-risk attendees should take extra consideration before joining in person. We appreciate your patience with the evolving nature of this crisis. Please ensure that you do not have symptoms, have not recently been diagnosed with or had direct contact with a known or suspected COVID-19 case, and will comply with any local, state or federal guidelines.
QUESTIONS? SPECIAL REQUESTS?: Email Tim Pyle, Executive Director, IPA [email protected]
Please Note: The information presented during the Event, including but not limited to ideas, suggestions, techniques, trainings, exercises, processes, activities, downloads, instructions, and other materials is educational in nature and is not medical or psychological advice or psychotherapy. A signed waiver and release form is required prior to attending. If you are having trouble urinating, you should always contact a physician since difficulty with voiding can be a symptom of a serious medical condition.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Residence Inn Chicago O'Hare, 7101 Chestnut Street, Rosemont, United States
USD 295.00 to USD 795.00