This workshop will offer participants insights into common misconceptions about compersion and jealousy in polyamorous people based on new & emerging research on the nature of compersion, its relationship to jealousy and relationship factors, as well as strategies for healthy management of these emotions. Participants will have the opportunity to self-assess and reflect on their emotions and consider self-help strategies that are likely to support compersion and better manage jealousy, as well as question harmful messages about these emotions
CE Eligible
The Science of Compersion & Jealousy
Sunday, November 8th
9:00 am
Room: Ballroom A
Key Takeaways
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Attendees will learn common myths/misconceptions about compersion & jealousy in polyamorous people based on current research
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Attendees will gain insights into their own experiences of compersion.
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Attendees will learn about emotion regulation strategies likely to be helpful for addressing jealousy and fostering compersion (if desired)
Dr. V. is a queer/pansexual, polyam psychologist & professor, with 13 years in polyamorous relationships and nearly a decade training current/future therapists and researchers on polyamorous people and relationships. She’s the co-author and co-editor of the Handbook of CNM-Affirming Mental Health Practice and has published peer-reviewed research on compersion and stigma/bias against non-monogamous people.