IPA Hybrid Workshop - Boston, MA: June 6, 2026
Register today so we can make our five-person minimum by May 6, 2026. Here are details about the content of the event and activities. Early Bird Promo Codes, Member Pricing, and Hotel information follow.
WORKSHOP LEADER: Mike Hurd, Shy Bladder Center Member, IPA Board Member, Life & Business Coach, Author of "Feeling the Flow: Creating Freedom from Shy Bladder Syndrome". (Click here to meet Mike through this brief video.)
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 Dr. Steve talking about our methods.)
Hybrid Virtual & Live: This is a one-day in-person workshop with pre- and post-event virtual support group sessions. If you’re unable to commit to a full weekend with us, try our new “Hybrid” format. The week prior to the in-person meet-up, participants meet online for the “getting to know you” and life-story sharing activities, along with learning how the exposure process will work on Saturday in-person. Saturday practice sessions involve desensitization exercises, usually with one or two other people (people always practice at a level that feels comfortable and that will ensure success). The following week, after real-world practice on your own, another virtual session is held to see how the new concepts are “sticking” in your life and provide coaching for the future. For more information about graduated exposure and what that entails, see our About Avoidant Paruresis page on the IPA Website. Additional information can be found on the IPA's "What is a Workshop" page.
- Wednesday, June 3: 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Eastern Time by Zoom
- Saturday, June 6: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Eastern Time in person
- Wednesday, June 10: 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Eastern Time by Zoom
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.
Your registration is 100% Money Back Guaranteed. If the IPA does not hold this event due to not meeting our five-participant minimum, we will refund your registration fees. Women: if you require a female "pee buddy" and we don't deliver, we'll refund your fee, as well.
PRICING (US Dollars):
Basic Fee: Registration for the full event is $545
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 up to 2 business days for access to members site.
Special "Early Bird" Offer: Register at least one month in advance of the event and automatically save $50 on any ticket. Early Bird and Member savings can be combined.
Returnee "Rebate" Offer: Previously attended any IPA workshop? Sign up one month in advance, let us know the date of your last workshop, and get a post-event $100 rebate after validation. Yes, that means returnee members can save up to $250 on this event!
Student Pricing: $195. Current undergraduate or technical school students, please add your current institution and valid student ID number where indicated. Student tickets are limited, so register early. Not eligible for member promo or rebate.
Pricing details outlined here. Don't let financial considerations keep you from attending a workshop. Make a scholarship request through this form.
HOTEL DETAILS:
Once we meet our five-person minimum, we'll secure a local location for the event. (Last time, we were at the Natick Hampton Inn.) Reminder: hotel accommodations are not included in the registration fee.
MEALS:
We'll provide all the water you need to keep fluid loaded - and lunch on Saturday.
QUESTIONS? SPECIAL REQUESTS?: Email Tim Pyle, Executive Director, IPA tim@paruresis.org
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.
