ABSTRACT
Sexual and gender minority people appear to be more likely than their heterosexual or cisgender counterparts to engage in consensual non-monogamy (CNM), or relationships which consensually include sexual and/or romantic connections with more than one partner. Clinicians working with queer- and trans-including couples should be prepared to assess for and affirm CNM relationships. There is also need for clinicians with the skills and knowledge to help such clients address CNM-specific needs at a variety of points in their relationships, including opening up, addressing relational problems, managing trust/boundary breaches, and dealing with issues around children and families of origin all while attending to power, privilege, and sociocultural context informing the relationship and clinical presentation.
