Non-monogamy is not just for fuck boys!
It can bring you some of the deepest intimacy you’ve ever experienced...
if you approach it from a Spiritual lens
(not to be confused with religion).
This class is for newcomers to non-monogamy or folks who are simply curious.
Learn about non-monogamy from a trauma-informed, spiritual viewpoint (emphasizing abundance, impermanence & interdependence).
Dispel myths, worries, & fears so you can make conscious choices in your relationships.
What’s Included
2 hours & 46 minutes of educational videos
Journaling prompts / reflection questions
Ask questions, Share your reflections & Connect with others in the private comments section
Part 1: Intro
Course Outline
Forest’s Background
Spiritual Principles
Aim for the Stretch Zone
Part 2: What is Non-Monogamy?
Unpacking Subconscious Bias
What is Non-Monogamy?
U.S. Marriage Statistics
Part 3: Dif Relationship Formats
Relationship Possibilities (graph)
Possible Relationship Formats
Other Types of Partnerships
Visual Examples
Part 4: Spiritual Principles
Benefits of Non-Monogamy
Control vs. Surrender
Hierarchies & Spirituality
Interdependence - a visualization
Part 5: Attachment Styles
Attachment Styles Overview
Cultivating Secure Attachment
Identify Your Needs with the Stability Wheel
Suggested Practices
Part 6: Systemic Challenges
Internalized Oppression
Mono-Normativity
Hetero-Normativity
Relationship Escalator
Dif Ways of Showing Commitment
Part 7: Spotting Red Flags
Part 8: Setting Yourself Up for Success
5 Tips for a Smooth Transition into Polyamory