Miss Abernathy's Concise Slave Training Manual by Christina Abernathy

Miss Abernathy’s Concise Slave Training Manual

    PART ONE:
    THE TRAINING PROGRAM

    In which we examine the specifics of training an erotic slave.

    Attitude

    "While the actual training of a slave encompasses the total person, the sine qua non of a service-oriented submissive is the correct attitude. Different roles may dictate different training techniques, but all slaves - and dominants, too, for that matter - should cultivate an attitude of mindfulness.
    For our purposes, mindfulness may be defined as an over arching awareness of ones person, surroundings, and circumstances. It is a gentle attention, focused but not forced. Many spiritual traditions recommend sitting, chanting, or other forms of meditation to awaken a mindful state. For the slave, it is dharma yoga, the pursuit of ones true vocation, that is the path to mindfulness. A slaves mindfulness should encompass her physical body; her mental awareness, her emotional state and, insofur as it is possible, the physical, mental and emotional state of the dominant and any other person in the environment. This is not to say that a slave must be clairvoyant or an empath; she must first cultivate self-awareness, and under tutelage, awareness of the dominant's needs and wishes. Experienced slaves do often develop a sort of sixth sense, the ability to anticipate the dominant's needs before he verbalizes them.

    The Interview

    How can a dominant determine the best sort of training for a would-be slave? Before being accepted for formal training, a submissive should be interviewed by the prospective owner. The interview is an opportunity for both parties to learn something about the others expectations and needs, to ask questions, express concerns, and generally familiarize themselves with the workings of the other's mind. The submissive may have questions about the dominant's style of training and interests, and the prospective owner should take care to answer these as honestly and directly as possible, to avoid any misunderstandings or unwitting deceptions. The dominant should be aware that submissives are often hesitant to ask direct questions and often must be prompted to do so. If the dominant maintains an attentive but relaxed demeanor, he will help put the submissive at ease.
    To determine a submissive's suitability for training, it is vital that the dominant have extensive information about the person. Such information includes, but is hardly limited to, the following:
    • the slave's full legal name and address
    • all existing medical conditions and a general medical history
    • any required medications and their whereabouts (it is wise to lay in a supply of them at the dominant's home or wherever the training will take place)

    • emergency contacts and limitations to same, such as doctors, family members or friends, and therapists, and how much or how little personal information may be revealed to them in the event of an emergency
    • any psychological limitations to play; such as abuse or incest history Other information may include fantasies, sexual history; attitudes about submission, desires and preferences, and any interesting details a dominant may uncover during the interview. It is appropriate to take notes and keep a written record of the proceedings, but the dominant should encourage the submissive to speak freely; as one may learn as much if not more about a person by listening as by watching. Be alert for physical and verbal signs of ambivalence or hesitation, {ear, or apprehension - pausing, blushing, hedging, or squirming. These are not necessarily indications that the submissive is unsuited for service, but they provide excellent opportunities for the dominant to explore areas that the submissive is not consciously aware of, or is ashamed o£ It is remarkable how little attention people pay to their own speech, particularly when they are excited and nervous. By listening carefully to a submissive during the interview, the dominant can later