The Handbook of Consensual Non-Monogamy: Affirming Mental Health Practice

This handbook offers insights into clinical work with consensual non-monogamous (CNM) people/relationships,addressing power,privilege,and oppression,and providing a resource for clinicians,trainees,educators,and supervisors in CNM-affirming care. It covers topics such as developmental approaches,cultural humility,ethical issues,training,and organizational considerations,emphasizing practical recommendations to promote CNM-affirming practice.

Format: Hardback
Length: 436 pages
Publication date: 15 July 2022
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield

This comprehensive handbook offers a multi-disciplinary exploration of clinical work with consensual non-monogamous (CNM) individuals and relationships, shedding light on power, privilege, and oppression dynamics. Authored by experts in the field, it serves as a valuable resource for clinicians, trainees, educators, and supervisors seeking to provide CNM-affirming care. By addressing societal and internalized mononormativity, as well as intersecting with other forms of oppression such as ableism, racism, cisnormativity, and classism, the book promotes a more inclusive and equitable approach to mental health services.

Educators will find this volume invaluable as it provides foundational and up-to-date data on the experiences of CNM individuals and their relationships. It also incorporates recent theoretical and empirical research, emphasizing the significance of cultural humility in clinical practice. Key topics covered include developmental approaches to CNM, communities, families, and relationships, queer identities, emotional well-being, strengths and resilience, as well as ethical considerations, training, and organizational factors in working with these clients.

The handbook offers practical recommendations, insights, and tools to promote CNM-affirming practice across various settings. It emphasizes the importance of creating safe and inclusive spaces for CNM individuals and their partners, promoting self-determination, and challenging oppressive norms and practices. By fostering a deeper understanding of CNM experiences and perspectives, this handbook contributes to the advancement of mental health care and advocacy for diverse and marginalized communities.

Weight: 1129g
Dimension: 253 x 183 x 31 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781538157121