The Handbook of Consensual Non-Monogamy: Affirming Mental Health Practice (Diverse Sexualities, Genders, and Relationships) ISBN-13: 9781538157121

Author: Vaughan, Michelle

Number Of Pages: 436

ISBN-13: 9781538157121

Release Date: 15-07-2022

Languages: English

Binding: Hardcover

Package Dimensions: 10.3 x 7.2 x 1.2 inches

Details: Review

The Handbook on Consensual Non-Monogamy provides a much-needed comprehensive overview of what we now know about consensually non-monogamous relationships, drawing on a wide range of academic, therapeutic and activist theories and research. Situating monogamy and non-monogamy appropriately within a current capitalist, colonialist way of relating, this collection foregrounds anti-oppressive and relationship diversity affirming approaches to working with non-monogamous people across intersections. An invaluable resource for all professionals hoping to practice cultural humility around relationships and beyond. — Meg-John Barker, author of Understanding Non-Monogamies and Rewriting the Rules

Sexuality education everywhere needs a source like this. This is a practical, direct, and informational book for private practices to become sensitized to people in consensual non-monogamous relationships and to better support them. — Dr. Martha Tara Lee, Relationship Counselor and Clinical Sexologist

Psychotherapists are often hesitant to work with CNM clients, as evidence-based practice is required; however, there is very little clinical research available. The Handbook of Consensual Non-Monogamy: Affirming Mental Health Practice fills this significant gap through a multi-leveled approach in providing effective and anti-oppressive mental-relational health care to CNM clients. — Carling Mashinter, MSc, registered psychotherapist, Relationship Matters Therapy Centre

This handbook is the most comprehensive, well-researched resource available for clinicians supporting individuals exploring or engaging in consensual non-monogamy (CNM). It is a much-needed, culturally relevant, guiding resource that unifies the latest research with qualitative anecdotes to humanize the lived experience of those practicing consensual non-monogamy. It addresses the knowledge gap that persists in society and the mental health profession about how to care for a sizable minority of individuals seeking services. I am thrilled about the anti-oppressive, intersectional lens of this handbook, and its contribution in the broader context of efforts to provide support to this large and growing marginalized community. — Heath Schechinger, counseling psychologist, University of California, Berkeley and founding co-chair of the APA Division 44 Committee on Consensual Non-monogamy

There is so little literature that is accessible to the public about CNM that takes a clinical approach. The overall vision of The Handbook on Consensual Non-Monogamy is a comprehensive, engaging improvement to other books on the subject, namely books on CNM that target mental health clinicians as its audience. This book is so necessary for our field, in which CNM and related topics in psychotherapy have been historically under-taught to clinicians. — Jennifer Schneider, MSW, LICSW, LCSW, therapist and consultant

At long last there is an extensive, comprehensive, and well-written resource for therapists and clinicians whose clients are practitioners of consensual non-monogamies (CNMs). This authoritative work equips counselors to be empowered, educated, and effective, with a framework for treatment that considers intersectionality and how CNM clients and communities experience the dominant culture. — Teresa Johnson, MA, LPC, BCC

The Handbook of Consensual Non-Monogamy disrupts the narrow narrative about relationships put forth in current sexuality and mental health texts and creates a different dialogue possibility that centers on the wellness of the individual in any type of relationship. This text invites the mental health practitioner to consider the diversity of valid, healthy relationship styles that exist and how they impact the multiple identities of our clients. The perfect guide for every clinician with clients who are practicing consensual non-monogamy, this text lets us meet their needs with skill and grace. — Joli Hamilton, PhD, CSE, author of Project Relationship

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