November Drop-in Support Group for Mono/CNM Relationships
This drop-in group is designed to offer support for people who are in relationships in which one partner wants an exclusive relationship (monogamy) and another partner wants an open relationship (consensual non-monogamy / CNM). Open to individuals, couples, and polycules/collections of associated people who are searching for a way to manage differences in what form of relationship they want. This group offers a judgement-free zone to explore exclusive and open relationships without pressure to choose either one.
About your facilitator
Dr. Elisabeth “Eli” Sheff (she/her) has researched polyamorous families with children for over 25 years. She is the author of four books, 30+ peer-reviewed publications, and 130+ blogs on Psychology Today, with 10+ years’ experience coaching people facing challenges with CNM and BDSM. Dr. Eli specializes in the mono/CNM mismatch because she intellectualized her fear, and has been the mono partner in two CNM/mono marriages. Her super-power is combining research findings and trends gleaned from her coaching practice with personal insights to understand if, when, and how mono/CNM relationships can work or not.
This group is virtual. Sliding scale tiers are available; please inquire about sliding scale accommodations at events@tamarapincus.com
The Pincus Center for Inclusive Treatment and Education specializes in working with queer, transgender/nonbinary, kinky, and ethically non-monogamous/polyamorous people. We value sex positivity (including asexuality), body positivity and fat liberation, and racial justice.