Boundless Connections:
A Consensual-Non-Monogamy
Therapy Processing Group

Weekly

Sessions

Virtual

Meeting

18+

age range

80 min

Duration

$70

cost per session

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Boundless Connections overview

Boundless Connections is a virtual processing group for clients in consensual non-monogamous (CNM) relationships. Our mission is to cultivate genuine connections and solidarity, offering a space to delve into the intricate dynamics, challenges, and enriching experiences inherent in CNM relationship structures.

Who is this group for?

This group is welcoming to clients 18+ of all gender identities, sexualities & expressions. The group is limited to a total of 7 participants. We welcome folks involved in all types of dynamics, including but not limited to: polyamory, V-shaped relationships, polycules, relationship anarchy, swinging, solo-poly and “singleish.”

When & where does the group meet?

The group meets virtually on Wednesday evenings from 6:00 to 7:20 PM. It is an open group that accepts year-round referrals. New members are welcomed at the beginning of each month once an opening crops up.

meet your facilitator

I am Danielle Palomares, an associate marriage and family trauma therapist at Sandoval Therapy in Pasadena, CA. I have always been passionate about deconstructing dominant narratives and assumptions, asking the proverbial why behind societal structural choices, lifestyles, values, and beliefs.

As an attachment therapist, I believe most humans are wired for belonging, safety, and connection, and most of my therapeutic work centers on attachment injury & repair. I am currently enrolled at the Buehler Institute of Sexology, working on AASECT requirements to hone my work as a sex therapist, in addition to my foundation in trauma and attachment.

I am excited to carve out a much-needed therapeutic corner for folks exploring consensual non-monogamy to explore the ways that their relationship structure impacts their lives and find non-judgmental, affirming community.

group topics & structure

This is a talk-therapy processing group. Each session will loosely center on a theme for the week, often influenced by the group members and collaboratively chosen. Participants can expect to receive occasional resources, handouts, and some light psychoeducation on consensual non-monogamy and related topics.

SYLLABUS

We will cover a diverse range of topics, including but not limited to:
  1. Attachment Styles & Injuries
  2. Jealousy & Envy
  3. Betrayal & Trust
  4. Trauma & CNM
  5. Dating Challenges
  6. Conflicting Emotions Metamour Challenges
  7. Impacts of Intersectional Identity
  8. Parenting & Family Issues
  9. Stylistic & Structural Issues
  10. Sex, Intimacy & Sexual Health
  11. Values, Boundaries & Negotiation
  12. The Closeted vs. Public CNM Experience
  13. Closing & Opening Up Relationships
  • 1. Attachment Styles & Injuries
  • 2. Jealousy & Envy
  • 3. Betrayal & Trust
  • 4. Trauma & CNM
  • 5. Dating Challenges
  • 6. Conflicting Emotions Metamour Challenges
  • 7. Impacts of Intersectional Identity
  • 8. Parenting & Family Issues
  • 9. Stylistic & Structural Issues
  • 10. Sex, Intimacy & Sexual Health
  • 11. Values, Boundaries & Negotiation
  • 12. The Closeted vs. Public CNM Experience
  • 13. Closing & Opening Up Relationships

FAQs

To ensure confidentiality and safety while avoiding conflicts of interest, we kindly request that only one person from your partnership or circle attends each session. Your friends, partners, metamours, and contacts are welcome to reach out to join a waiting list for an alternate group time.
The ideal client for this group is involved in some form of consensual non-monogamous (CNM) or ethical non-monogamous (ENM) relationship. It is beneficial for clients to have some level of external support (such as a friend, partner, individual therapist, or other spaces) and prior experience in therapy. Since process groups can evoke emotional responses, having external resources and some readiness to engage in this work is important. Clients should also possess the ability to respect group boundaries, contribute to maintaining a safe environment, and share emotional space within the group.
This will be a closed group that opens when a spot becomes available at the beginning of every month. Members can choose to stay as long as they’d like if they find value in the group dynamic and wish to continue their participation.
We ask that clients who occupy a spot in the group commit to attending at least 80% of the sessions, which means attending at least five sessions every six weeks, and ten sessions every twelve weeks. We request a 3-month commitment to foster group cohesion, safety, and trust. Additionally, we require a 24-hour notice for cancellations to avoid incurring the full fee for the group session.

are you ready to start?

If you’re interested in scheduling a 15-minute screening call to enroll in the group or being listed on my referral sheet for notification about upcoming music groups launching later in the year, please fill out the form below.

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