This talk is part of a sexual health series co-hosted by the Philadelphia Area Sexual Health Initiative (PASHI)--a program of Public Health Management Corporation (PHMC) and the Center for Human Sexuality Studies at Widener University. The audience for this discussion includes psychotherapists, sexual health educators, social workers, human service workers and anyone interested in sexual health.
The lecturer is Dr. Annalisa Castaldo, Associate Professor of English and core faculty in Gender, Women and Sexuality Studies at Widener University
Lecture Description
This workshop will offer an overview of the major types of ethical non-monogamy among adults--what they are, why people choose them, and how they can succeed. We'll explore the concept of mono-normativity and the related concept of couple privilege, and how these cultural norms influence and create problems for people engaged in non-monogamous relationships. Finally, we'll explore the tools non-monogamous people have developed to handle issues of jealousy, time management, coming out (or not) and other conflicts.
Objectives
- Be able to identify the different types of ethical non-monogamy and use the major vocabulary associated with each type.
- Understand the key concepts of mono-normativity and couple privilege
- Explain the ways in which hierarchy and jealousy cause problems in polyamorous relationships
- Explore solutions for the most common relationship problems specific to ethically non-monogamous relationships
Equip practitioners that are working with individuals who practice non-monogamy to operate safely within those relationships.
3 Social Work CEUs will be provided for the $65 rate. If you do not need CEUs, the rate is $40 and you can choose the No CEU ticket option.
If you have any questions about this lecture, please contact Lee F. Carson, MSW, LSW at [email protected] or by phone at (215) 985-2098.