diff --git a/examples/disco_browser.py b/examples/disco_browser.py
index 0d282d78..ff0af97d 100755
--- a/examples/disco_browser.py
+++ b/examples/disco_browser.py
@@ -62,7 +62,7 @@ class Disco(sleekxmpp.ClientXMPP):
         # and the XML streams are ready for use. We want to
         # listen for this event so that we we can initialize
         # our roster.
-        self.add_event_handler("session_start", self.start)
+        self.add_event_handler("session_start", self.start, threaded=True)
 
     def start(self, event):
         """
diff --git a/examples/ping.py b/examples/ping.py
index 258fd764..fe4d23a4 100755
--- a/examples/ping.py
+++ b/examples/ping.py
@@ -45,7 +45,7 @@ class PingTest(sleekxmpp.ClientXMPP):
         # and the XML streams are ready for use. We want to
         # listen for this event so that we we can initialize
         # our roster.
-        self.add_event_handler("session_start", self.start)
+        self.add_event_handler("session_start", self.start, threaded=True)
 
     def start(self, event):
         """
diff --git a/examples/pubsub_client.py b/examples/pubsub_client.py
index b0459c84..0a244f3b 100644
--- a/examples/pubsub_client.py
+++ b/examples/pubsub_client.py
@@ -37,7 +37,7 @@ class PubsubClient(sleekxmpp.ClientXMPP):
         self.data = data
         self.pubsub_server = server
 
-        self.add_event_handler('session_start', self.start)
+        self.add_event_handler('session_start', self.start, threaded=True)
 
     def start(self, event):
         self.get_roster()
diff --git a/examples/register_account.py b/examples/register_account.py
index 17f075ab..20377b26 100644
--- a/examples/register_account.py
+++ b/examples/register_account.py
@@ -47,7 +47,7 @@ class RegisterBot(sleekxmpp.ClientXMPP):
         # and the XML streams are ready for use. We want to
         # listen for this event so that we we can initialize
         # our roster.
-        self.add_event_handler("session_start", self.start)
+        self.add_event_handler("session_start", self.start, threaded=True)
 
         # The register event provides an Iq result stanza with
         # a registration form from the server. This may include
@@ -56,7 +56,7 @@ class RegisterBot(sleekxmpp.ClientXMPP):
         # cases, you will need to examine the fields provided
         # and respond accordingly. SleekXMPP provides plugins
         # for data forms and OOB links that will make that easier.
-        self.add_event_handler("register", self.register)
+        self.add_event_handler("register", self.register, threaded=True)
 
     def start(self, event):
         """
diff --git a/examples/user_location.py b/examples/user_location.py
index 2877f7bd..2a64cada 100644
--- a/examples/user_location.py
+++ b/examples/user_location.py
@@ -24,7 +24,7 @@ class LocationBot(ClientXMPP):
     def __init__(self, jid, password):
         super(LocationBot, self).__init__(jid, password)
 
-        self.add_event_handler('session_start', self.start)
+        self.add_event_handler('session_start', self.start, threaded=True)
         self.add_event_handler('user_location_publish', 
                                self.user_location_publish)