Containers

What is a container?

A container can mean different things in different arenas.

In this instance, containers can provide a structure that has a set of constraints in which to process or embody an idea, emotional experience, or relational intention. (my definition)

A container is a frame.

A container is also this:

A container is useful for relational dynamics, creating specific windows of tolerance and expectations for sorting through difficult emotional experiences.

BDSM is embedded with containers that allow us to play with power using consent-based architecture.