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: Paperback / softback
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 data on the experiences of CNM individuals and their relationships, as well as the latest theoretical frameworks and empirical research relevant to CNM clients. Cultural humility is emphasized as a critical component of clinical practice, particularly when working with diverse CNM communities. Key topics covered include developmental approaches to CNM, the impact of communities, families, and relationships on CNM experiences, the exploration of queerness within CNM contexts, emotional well-being, strengths, resilience, and ethical considerations in working with these clients.

The book offers practical recommendations, insights, and tools to promote CNM-affirming practice across various settings. It emphasizes the importance of creating safe and supportive environments for CNM individuals and their relationships, promoting inclusivity, and challenging oppressive norms. By fostering a deeper understanding of power, privilege, and oppression dynamics, this handbook equips professionals to provide high-quality care and support to CNM clients, contributing to their overall well-being and promoting social justice.

Weight: 748g
Dimension: 255 x 179 x 23 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781538157138