Open relationships? Polyamory? Relationship Anarchy? For many people, consensual non monogamy promises freedom to love who you want, when you want, in whatever way feels authentic for everyone in the relationship. But what's the reality? How does it actually work in real life? And how do we translate the ways we understand and work with monogamous relationships to a non-monogamous framework? In this session we will cover an overview of what consensual non-monogamous relationships can include, dispel misconceptions, explore considerations for creating poly-affirming care, and discover tools for understanding how to engage in trauma-informed ways with those exploring open relationships. 

About Mel Cassidy (they/she)

Mel Cassidy is a relationship coach and sex-positive nerd who guides social misfits and cultural rebels to experiences of joyful, embodied, authentic open relationships. Mel is certified in Counselling for Intimacy and Relationships, and is a student of the Institute for the Study of Somatic Sexology, pursuing studies focused on trauma-informed relating. Creator of The Monogamy Detox online program, they are dedicated to creating trauma-sensitive spaces where all beings can flourish. They live, love, and dance on the unceded territories of the K'omoks Nation in BC, Canada.

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