Acknowledgments Preface Introduction Part One: Definitions and Social Issues 1. The Magical Story of Monogamy 2. Social and Clinical Misconceptions about Consensual Nonmonogamy (CNM) 3. Understanding Consensual Nonmonogamy Part Two: Issues and Interventions 4. Agreements, Boundaries, and Rules in Consensual Nonmonogamy Case Excerpt: Jill and Jack 5. Helping Jealous Clients Case Excerpt: Ann and Stan 6. Communication Issues of Honesty and Disclosure Case Excerpt: Sandra, Matt and Jon 7. It’s About Time Case Excerpt: Kim and Ranger 8. Attention and Mindfulness in Consensual Nonmonogamy Case Excerpt: Sherry, Barry, and Shepherd 9. Sex and Consensual Nonmonogamy Case Excerpt: Annika 10. Families and Consensual Nonmonogamy
Rhea Orion, PhD, LMFT, CST, is a grandmother, writer, and cancer survivor. She has worked for two decades as teacher, marriage and family therapist, certified sex therapist, and family and consumer scientist.
"Poly? Monogamish? Nesting? These are only a few of the
possibilities for consensual non-monogamy. This book is an empathic
and well-researched treasure of resources for any therapist or
counselor whose clients are searching for options beyond
‘death-us-do-part.’"
Gina Ogden, PhD, LMFT, author of Expanding the Practice of Sex
Therapy and Exploring Desire and Intimacy"Thoughtful, heartfelt,
and, above all, well-supported with decades of research and
experience, Dr. Orion’s delightful Therapist’s Guide to Consensual
Non-Monogamy is edutainment at its best. A joy to read, this book
is packed with well-organized and approachable information that Dr.
Orion supports seamlessly with interesting research and case
studies. The Therapist’s Guide to Consensual Non-Monogamy would be
useful for counselors previously unaware of CNM who want a basic
understanding, therapists just beginning to explore working with
clients in CNM relationships, and more experienced practitioners
who already serve CNM clients and wish to hone their skills."
Elisabeth Sheff, author of The Polyamorists Next Door, Stories from
the Polycule, and When Someone You Love is Polyamorous.
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