Agenda & Learning Objectives
AGENDA:
9:00-9:15- Introductions, Review Objectives
9:15-9:40-Definitions, History, Quiz, Terminology
9:40-10:00- Challenges/Minority Stress
10:00-10:35- Videos of Perspectives and Discussion
10:35-10:50- Break
10:50-11:15- Clinical Topics and Sexual Considerations
11:15-11:40- Therapeutic Tools and Approaches, Attachment
11:40-12:00 Practice Scenarios
12:00-12:15- Reflection and Wrap Up Discussion
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
Upon the completion of this workshop, participants will be able to:
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Identify at least 2 ways minority stress can affect polyamorous clients.
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Describe the ways that various privileges can influence one's ability to practice non-monogamy.
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Differentiate between hierarchical and nonhierarchical types of polyamorous relationships.
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List at least 2 unique forms of abuse that may occur within polyamorous contexts.
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Describe at least 2 interventions therapists can use to help clients struggling with jealousy develop compassion.
Bibliography & References
BIBLIOGRAPHY & REFERENCES
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Borgogna, N. C., Aita, S. L., & Aita, L. J. (2021, August 11). Minority stress in consensually non-monogamous individuals: mental health implications. Sexual and Relationship Therapy, 1–20. https://doi.org/10.1080/14681994.2021.1959545
Haupert, M. L., Gesselman, A. N., Moors, A. C., Fisher, H. E., & Garcia, J. R. (2016, April 20). Prevalence of Experiences With Consensual Nonmonogamous Relationships: Findings From Two National Samples of Single Americans. Journal of Sex &Amp; Marital Therapy, 43(5), 424–440. https://doi.org/10.1080/0092623x.2016.1178675
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Kolmes, K., & Witherspoon, R. G. (2017, July 3). Therapy With a Consensually Nonmonogamous Couple. Journal of Clinical Psychology, 73(8), 954–964. https://doi.org/10.1002/jclp.22509
Manley, M. H., Legge, M. M., Flanders, C. E., Goldberg, A. E., & Ross, L. E. (2015). Consensual Nonmonogamy in Pregnancy and Parenthood: Experiences of Bisexual and Plurisexual Women With Different-Gender Partners. JOURNAL OF SEX & MARITAL THERAPY, 44(8), 721–736. https://doi.org/10.1080/0092623X.2018.1462277
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