Understanding and Thriving: Therapy for Polyamory and Non-Traditional Relationships.

We understand the unique challenges of open relationships. Working with you to explore your relationship structure.

Relationship Challenges in Open relationships

Process of opening up your relationship.
Going from monogamy to opening up is not an easy or clear path. We can struggle with negotiation and boundaries that we haven’t had to deal with before. Having time to explore decisions, values, and boundaries at every step of the way takes time.
Managing insecurities and emotional reactions
Because you support your partner’s freedom to form relationships outside of your connection, it doesn’t mean you will feel comfortable. Any change can activate fear and jealousy that need attention. It doesn’t mean you are failing at open relationships.
Dealing with grief
Polyamory opens us up to the possibility of grief and loss more often as relationships come and go, or we lose a connection while maintaining other relationships. Therapy can offer a space to navigate this while maintaining existing relationships.
The different stages of connection
There is a difference between new love, sustained love, and committed partnership. All of which can be going on at the same time. Experiencing partners in different stages can be hard to manage.
Shifting Boundaries
In Polyamorous relationships, what partners are comfortable with can shift, making it essential to develop flexibility and understanding.

The Way We Work: Acceptance For Diversity

We approach each connection without assumptions. By fostering a non-judgmental and affirming space, we work with individuals and couples to navigate the complexities of polyamorous relationships and promote healthy communication as relationships shift and evolve.

Develop A Clear Picture Of Each Partner’s Experience
Communication is key, and there are many strategies we typically use to get our needs met that interfere with effective communication. The initial focus is on identifying the ways partners communicate and negotiate boundaries that create difficulty.
Working Through Reactivity
We identify how your emotional and behavioural reactivity interferes with communication and negotiation.
Transforming and Unlearning Relationship Structures
Developing your vision and values for relationships can still be influenced by mainstream and familial structures. We work with you towards creating a relationship that aligns with your values.
Developing new skills
We teach skills for repair, negotiation and communication.
Multiple Partner Involvement
Sometimes it is appropriate to include multiple partners in therapy.

How to Get Started: Relationships That Align With Your Values.

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