Description: This webinar invites clinicians to expand their clinical lens beyond monogamy and toward a more inclusive understanding of ethically non-monogamous (ENM) and polyamorous relationships. We’ll explore the many ways ENM shows up in therapy, reflect on bias, countertransference, and values conflicts (because therapists are humans, too), and the intersection with race, culture, and power. Participants will leave with practical, affirming strategies for supporting relationship-diverse clients with curiosity and humility.

Learning Objectives:

• Identify three common client presentations in ethically non-monogamous and polyamorous relationships and their clinical considerations. 

• Recognize personal biases, countertransference, and values conflicts when working with relationship-diverse clients. 

• Describe at least two inclusive, affirming strategies that support ethical and culturally responsive practice with ENM clients.

Speaker's bio: 

Kimberly Jackson, LICSW, CST-S is an AASECT-certified sex therapist and Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker who specializes in sexual health, relationships, and life transitions. She helps individuals and couples feel more connected, overcome stress and anxiety about sex, and tackle hard conversations about needs, feelings, and desire. Through her private practice, Modern Relationships LLC, Kimberly combines evidence-based methods with a warm, compassionate, and occasionally playful approach. She is a LGBTQ-affirming, kink-aware, and poly-friendly provider who honors the full spectrum of human experience and sexuality. 

Webinar Access & Attendance Policy:

This webinar will be hosted in a Zoom Meeting room. Attendees will receive a confirmation email with the Zoom link and access details one day prior to the webinar. Please review our Virtual Programs and Conferences Participant Expectations to ensure a respectful and engaging learning environment.

While most NASW webinars are recorded, recordings are not shared after the event. They are only available for purchase through the NASW Social Work Online CE Institute, even if you registered for the live webinar. To receive CE credit, participants must attend the webinar on the scheduled date and for the full duration. Partial credit is not available.

Social Work Continuing Education Credit: CE credit is provided by the NASW-RI Chapter; CEs have been approved for Massachusetts and Rhode Island attendees. If you are not licensed in Massachusetts and/or Rhode Island, please check with your state social work licensing board if they accept NASW-RI Chapter approved CEs.