Ethical Non-Monogamy, Polyamory and Open Relationships: A Healthy Approach

Do you feel drawn to having multiple romantic partners? Do you fantasize about having sexual or sensual experiences with people other than your current partner? Do you feel trapped by the idea that you must be with one person for the rest of your life? If so, you are not alone. According to the Committee of Consensual Non-Monogamy of the American Psychological Association, 1 out of 5 people in the U.S. have engaged in an ethically non-monogamous relationship at some point during their life. Then why does it often feel so “wrong,” or hard to embrace this alternative lifestyle? From the moment we’re born, most of us see that love and partnership exists between only two partners. From the time we consciously learn about relationships, we are taught that we must find “the one” and never look elsewhere. The media constantly shows us that true, romantic love can only be shared with one partner for life. If you’ve been feeling called to explore ethical non-monogamy (ENM), or you’re already deep into your ENM journey, this course can help you prepare and begin to overcome some of the biggest challenges that come with making this huge shift. The shift from monogamy to ENM itself requires so much self-love, compassion, and healing from old trauma & attachment wounds that often come up during the journey. It’s not uncommon to deal with feelings of jealousy, identity confusion, uncertainty and overall anxiety around these new relationship dynamics. However, gaining a deep understanding of your ever-evolving needs and boundaries, combined with the ability to communicate them clearly, can make your ENM journey one of the most fulfilling experiences of your life. In this course, we’ll get clear on which ENM relationship structure is most aligned with your authentic needs and desires; you’ll learn how to make this lifestyle shift in a way that’s healthiest and most satisfying for you (and your partner); and lastly, you’ll be guided through movement-based meditations to begin processing old trauma and attachment wounds so that you can embrace the journey and come out feeling more confident, loved, and satiated than you may have ever imagined.