Like a Pro:
The Wheel of Consent for Professionals
In-person or online
Like a Pro brings the transformative model of the Wheel of Consent to professionals working with topics of consent, boundaries, relational intimacy, body sovereignty, trauma recovery, sexuality, communication, and touch. Originally developed for touch practitioners, the course has, by popular demand, expanded to include non-touch professionals like therapists, coaches, teachers, and workshop leaders.
This professional development training guides you into a personal somatic experience of The Wheel, and then teaches you how to integrate it into your practice, to make all your sessions safe, effective, and satisfying.
Courses are taught by certified faculty from The School of Consent, who have been trained by Dr. Betty Martin, the originator of the Wheel of Consent.
In 2025, we offer two affinity group only trainings: for BIPOC folks and Queer-Centered. See them listed in our Schedule below. Wondering why we offer affinity groups? Read here.
If you are a member of the American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors, and Therapists (AASECT), you can earn 20 continuing education credits for attending our course. More info here. https://www.schoolofconsent.org/aasect
What folks are saying
Like a Pro was an eye-opener, both professionally and privately. I knew the Wheel of Consent from before, but experiencing it like this and sharing the journey gave a much deeper understanding - and a lot of inspiration. It's the best I have done for myself and my business in a very long time.
Like A Pro is a must for anyone working in social care and wellbeing. This course is firm in its gentleness, nuanced in its simplicity and the teachers are both highly skilled and approachable. I loved it, learned heaps about (my own and others) autonomy, desires and daring to ask for what you want. I look forward to integrating it further in my work with couples!
My life started transforming one day into this training. Personal insights poured in, I started asking more clearly for what I wanted and asking others for more clarity in their requests. As the days went on, I started seeing how every aspect of my life and work could benefit from what I was learning.
Like a Pro Faculty
Our hand-picked team, trained by Dr. Betty Martin, delivers this workshop around the world
Scholarships
For BIPOC folks and those who are part of, or working with, marginalized communities, or in depressed economies
2025 Schedule
Additional courses are added here 6 months ahead, as they are confirmed - please check back regularly, or sign up for updates
CLICK HERE TO GO TO THE REGISTRATION AREA
North America
July 16-20, 2025: Oakland, CA with Stella Topaz, Puma Hoflich and Sasha Lasdon. For Queer students. Registration opens. See more information here.
Europe
October 15-19, 2025: Zurich, Switzerland, with Michael Dresser and Puma Hoflich. Registration opens June 1.
Australia
October 22-26, 2025: Narm/Melbourne, Australia, with Stella Topaz and Marcia Baczynski. Registration opens July 1.
November 5-9, 2025: Meanjin/Brisbane, Australia, with Stella Topaz and Marcia Baczynski. Registration opens July 1.
Online
October 28 - December 10, 2025: Online with Robyn Dalzen and Sasha Lasdon. Tuesdays and Wednesday, 9am-12pm PST. No class Nov 25 and 26. Registration opens June 1.
Proposed LAP Trainings for 2025
- August: Boulder, Colorado
- October: Seattle , WA
Cost
NEW STUDENTS
- Non-refundable application fee of $50. If you are applying for the waitlist for a course do not pay the application fee:
- 2025 Tuition: $1950
- Courses in 2025 held in Australia and New Zealand: $1800
- Work-study (Help with set up and clean up. You won't miss any class time.) $200 off the cost.
- Payment arrangements: Once you are accepted, your payment or a payment arrangement is due within two weeks. (If you are accepted when the course is less than 6 weeks away, please make your payment or a payment arrangement within one week.)
RETURNING STUDENTS (already taken Like a Pro):
- Half cost ($975)
Purchase of Betty's book, The Art of Receiving and Giving: The Wheel of Consent, is required for the online course (and highly recommended for the in-person course). $24 US to be purchased on your own.
Life happens! Cancellation policy here.
All prices are in USD and the application fee of $50 is not refundable. If you are applying for the waitlist for a course do not pay the application fee.
Scholarships are available for BIPOC folks and those who are part of, or are working with, marginalized communities, or in depressed economies. Make a note on your application. Learn more about scholarship options here
If you're taking Like a Pro for the first time
INSTRUCTIONS
1) Read the group guidelines, and the public health protocols. (please note: both of these are regularly kept up to date and revised)
2) Fill out the application linked below.
After you submit this form you will go to a confirmation page
3A) If the course is full: you will be added to the waitlist and contacted if a spot opens up for you. Please do not pay the application fee.
3B) If there is a space available: Pay the $50 application fee.
Then
4) You will be sent a link via email to book a call with us to make sure we are a good fit.
5) If we are a good fit, you're in. We'll give you the link to make your payment. (If we are not a good fit, we will refund your application fee.)
If you want to take Like a Pro again
We have room for 3 half-cost returning students in each class. However some courses may be full for this discount.
Please contact us at [email protected] and tell us:
- Where and when you took Like A Pro
- Which location you’d like to attend
