What is Polyamory Counseling and How Can It Support Your Relationships?
Polyamory has become a more accepted form of having relationships with other people in the past several years. However, managing a polyamorous lifestyle is ripe with complications, challenges, and issues that some people may not be able to overcome.
That’s why polyamory therapy has become necessary for those who seek to break beyond the chains of traditional relationships. So, what do you do when you want a therapist who can speak your language when it comes to poly relationships?
Polyamory Counseling 101
Polyamory therapy is a specialized form of therapy that helps people who are involved with multiple people on a romantic level. This therapy is designed to help manage numerous emotional bonds, establish better boundaries, overcome the specter of jealousy, and facilitate better communication.
As an inclusive and open form of therapy, its primary goal is to affirm and support non-traditional relationships.
Challenges Ahead
Therapy isn’t just about talking through your problems – it’s about learning about yourself and your partners. However, numerous challenges arise in treatment, such as:
- Emotional regulation and managing jealousy
- Communication breakdowns or mismatched expectations
- Navigating boundaries and agreements
- Coping with social stigma or misunderstanding
How Polyamory Counseling Can Help
Counseling, in general, is designed to facilitate open and effective communication between you and others. This approach extends not only to your romantic relationships but also to your friendships.
You’ll create a space that allows you to establish clear boundaries and agreements with your partners, enabling you to thrive in any relationship.
Most importantly, therapy will provide you with a space to be yourself. Trust us when we say that space to operate as your authentic self is paramount.
You Can Succeed in Any Relationship
Polyamory therapy is one way you can show your partners that you’re serious about creating success in the relationship. If you would like to learn more about this unique therapy, please get in touch with me to schedule a session.