Non-Monogamy w/ Rebekah Lovejoy | Szn. 1 Ep.23

In this episode, Dr. Jenn Kennedy sits down with Rebekah Lovejoy, Ph.D., AMFT, and they discuss all things non-monogamy. They dive into a lot of things people oftentimes want to know about but are afraid to ask. 

Rebekah Lovejoy is an associate marriage and family therapist at Riviera Therapy with specialties in somatic psychology, LGBTQ+ populations, nonmonogamy, archetypal psychology, and mythopoetic modalities.

She works with an integrative, existential, humanistic approach that leverages mindfulness, somatic awareness, EMDR, the latest in trauma aware techniques, evidence based psychodynamic treatments, and a respect for the whole person.

In this episode, they discuss: 

• Defining consensual non-monogamy

• Consensual non-monogamy vs. other types of polyamory

• Contracting between parties

• How LGBTQ+ populations differ 

• The intricacies and the necessity of deep communication both w/self and partner (s)

• Family life and children 

• Navigating judgment

• History of polyamory 

• Non-monogamy through a depth psychology lens 

• Book recommendations to get you started

If you’ve ever wanted more information or have been wanting to try non-monogamy, this episode is for you! 

You can find Rebekah at: 

http://rebekahlovejoytherapy.com 

RivieraTherapy.com 

Do you have interest in unpacking your own relationship to body or sexuality? Contact Dr. Jenn for therapy. There is also an upcoming⁠⁠⁠⁠ Pleasure Circle⁠⁠⁠⁠ offering. You can find out more or sign up at⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Pleasure Project⁠⁠⁠⁠. 💋

If you’re feeling ready to join the conversation or have topics you want to hear more about, send Dr. Jenn Kennedy an email with questions and she may address it in a future⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Pleasure Project Blog⁠⁠⁠⁠.

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