Open deeply : a guide to building conscious, compassionate open relationships / Kate Loree, LMFT.
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- 9781647423353
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Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:
A full one-fifth of the United States has engaged in consensual non-monogamy (CNM) at some point in their lives, and 29 percent of adults under thirty today consider open relationships to be morally acceptable--yet there are few resources to turn to when it comes to navigating this more non-traditional and explorative territory.
Picking up where CNM self-help books like Polysecure, The Ethical Slut , and More Than Two leave off, Open Deeply tackles the most difficult challenges posed by CNM. Therapist Kate Loree--who has practiced non-monogamy since 2003, and who specializes in treating clients who also practice non-monogamy--pulls no punches as she uses vignettes based on her own life, as well as her clients' experiences, to illustrate the highs, lows, and in-betweens of life as a consensual non-monogamist. Interwoven with these stories are thorough explanations of how attachment theory impacts non-monogamy, how blending cutting-edge, neurobiology-informed grounding skills with effective communication skills will make even the most challenging conversations regarding non-monogamy manageable, and more. The result is a compassionate, attachment-focused template for non-monogamy that will allow readers to avoid pitfalls and find adventure while concurrently building healthy relationships.
Non-monogamy is a wild and woolly ride--and Open Deeply is here to help make it a great one.
Includes bibliographical references (page 329-333).
Getting your feet wet. Emotional readiness to open deeply ; The basics ; Community -- Skills & steps for successfully swimming toward the deep end. Building trust, expansiveness, and passion ; Self-compassion ; Coping with jealousy and other uncomfortable feelings ; Compassion for partners ; Starting on the right foot ; Breaking down cultural programming ; Attachment theory's crucial role in non-monogamy ; How personality and mood disorders impact non-monogamy ; Setting the stage for compassionate, connected communication ; Epic connected communication ; Stepping out of denial ; Constructing boundaries for harm reduction ; Infidelity and agreement violations within non-monogamy ; Staying connected ; The pillars of stability in a non-monogamous relationship ; Intimacy through BDSM and neo-tantric practices ; Coming out.
"For the 20 percent of the US population that has engaged in consensual non-monogamy and lacks comprehensive resources for addressing the issues that come up every day in non-monogamous relationships, Open Deeply is a guide to successfully restructuring the romantic relationship model while addressing the deeper aspects of love, compassion, communication, and attachment present in every relationship"-- Provided by publisher.