Resources – Polyamory Peer Discussion Group

Spring 2015 Schedule of Topics

Session 1: How Do You Poly?

• Polyamory 101
• Poly Terms – Loving More
• What is Polyamory?
• Poly-Friendly Professionals

Session 2: Defending Polyamory

• Web Articles

Sessions 3 & 4: Safer Sex in Poly Relationships

• Polyamory & HPV
• Polyamory Concerns with STDs
• Safer Sex Options
• STD Facts & Warnings
• Top 10 Safe Sex Standards for Multiple Partners
• Safer Sex Options
• Three T’s of Safer Sex
• Top 10 Safe Sex Standards for Polyamory…

Sessions 5 & 6: Jealousy & Compersion

• Common Mistakes in Poly Relationships
• Compersion for Beginners
• COMPERSION
• Do’s and Don’ts for Happy Poly Relationships
• Practical Jealousy
• How to Become a Secure Person
• How to Make It Work – Tools for Healthy Poly Relationships
• Jealousy and Compersion with Multiple Partners
• The Practice of Jealousy Management
• Cultivating the Spirit of COMPERSION
• Making Peace with Jealousy

Session 7: Effective Communication

• 7 Cs of Communication
• 10 Principles of Listening
• Barriers to Effective Communication
• Communication Skills for Healthy Relationships
• Communication Tougher Than You Think
• Conflict Resolution Skills
• Effective Communication
• Fighting Fair
• Nonverbal Communication