ABSTRACT
This chapter discusses the many ways of practising consensual non-monogamy (CNM), including RA (relationship anarchy), hierarchical, solo poly, open relationship and more. Green will address unfamiliar language or CNM ‘jargon’ such as frubbly, compersion, metamours, NRE, polycule and polyfidelity to navigate better this diversity of relationship structure within the therapeutic setting. This chapter will examine when and in what circumstances CNM may be healthy or unhealthy for our clients, how best we can help resolve the issues they present in therapy (such as jealousy, time management, conflict, negotiation and agreement breaches, judgement and rejection by family/friends) and how to come from a place of non-judgement for a client’s relationship choices. Green considers whether session length needs to be adjusted, who needs to be invited into the room and other therapeutic practice issues.
