The Clinician's Guide to Ethical Non-Monogamous Relationships: Working with Clients with Alternative Lifestyles...

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Stephanie Sigler

The Clinician's Guide to Ethical Non-Monogamous Relationships

Working with Clients with Alternative Lifestyles

Stephanie Sigler

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Routledge
31 July 2024

Family psychology; Psychotherapy

This book is a comprehensive guide designed to help mental health professionals understand and meet the unique needs of individuals in ethical non-monogamous relationships.

Drawing on a wealth of research, case studies, and expert insights, Dr. Stephanie Sigler offers invaluable guidance on fostering healthy communication, managing jealousy and insecurities, and addressing the emotional dynamics that arise in non-monogamous relationships. With a compassionate and inclusive approach, this book helps mental health practitioners develop a deep understanding of diverse relationship structures. This book covers topics such as polyamory, open relationships, and swinging, addressing the specific needs and concerns of clients engaged in these relationships. It also encourages discussions of self-care for practitioners, ethical considerations, and addressing stigma within the therapeutic process. Sigler provides clinicians with step-by-step strategies and interventions mental health practitioners can implement in their sessions.

An invaluable resource for practitioners new to ethical non-monogamy, this book is equally essential for therapists looking to expand their knowledge and skills and can help practitioners provide meaningful support to clients in this often misunderstood and underrepresented community.

By: Stephanie Sigler
Imprint: Routledge
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 229mm, Width: 152mm,
ISBN: 9781032729787
ISBN 10: 1032729783
Pages: 428
Publication Date: 31 July 2024
Audience: Professional and scholarly , Undergraduate
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Forthcoming

Part I: Foundational Knowledge 1. What is Ethical Non-Monogamy (EMN) 2. Relationship Structures 3. Examining Clinician's Bias 4. Clinical Misconceptions about Alternative Relationships 5. Ethical Clinical Practice with ENM Clients Part II: Clinician's Guide and Treatment Plans Step 1. Exploring Their Why and Uncovering Fears Step 2. Attachment Styles Step 3. Communication Step 4. Risks, Stigma, and Sexual Orientation Step 5. Relationship Structure Step 6. Navigating Jealousy, Rejection Sensitivity and Discovering Compersion Step 7. Common Issues in ENM Step 8. Managing Relationships Part Step 9. Established ENM Clients Experiencing Issues Part III: Therapeutic Resources

Stephanie Sigler, PhD, is a licensed professional counselor, certified sex therapist, and clinical sexologist with expertise in alternative relationships and sexual health. She is a professional member of ASSECT and an affiliate of the National Coalition for Sexual Freedom.

Reviews for The Clinician's Guide to Ethical Non-Monogamous Relationships: Working with Clients with Alternative Lifestyles

“As someone who specializes in working with diverse relationships, I am always excited to learn more about my clients lives and lifestyles. Stephanie Sigler has written an incredibly useful book, rich with knowledge (both academic and lived) and full of resources that clinicians can immediately integrate into their practice. This belongs on the desk of everyone who works with gender, sexuality, or relationship minorities.” Stefani Goerlich, Author, Consultant & AASECT Certified Sex Therapist “This book is an up-to-date citing edge book on open relationships. There is so little literature that is accessible to the public regarding ethical non-monogamy (ENM) that takes a clinical approach. This comprehensive guide is necessary for the mental health field, in which ENM and related topics in psychotherapy have been historically misunderstood and under-taught to clinicians.” Joe Kort, PhD, LMSW, clinical director and founder of The Center for Relationships and Sexual Health in Royal Oak, Michigan “As a therapist who works with couples either considering ENM relationships or are struggling with their existing ENM relationship, I found this manual to be a great help! It offers direction on the issues that need to be raised, and a clear plan for clients to take home and reflect on.” Laurie Betito, PhD, is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist specializing in Sex Therapy and has been a practicing Psychotherapist for over 30 years.