Affirming Mental Health Care for ENM Clients
Understanding Ethical Non-Monogamy:
A Guide for Mental Health Practitioners
Last Updated: August 15, 2024
Format: Self-paced, Online Distance Learning
CE Credits: 2 (ASWB ACE Approved)
This course is part of the "Empowering Pathways" program
Expand Your Clinical Expertise in Inclusive Relationship Dynamics
✅ Foundational Knowledge | ✅ Therapeutic Strategies | ✅ Practical Tools
Providing informed, nonjudgmental care is essential when working with diverse relationship structures. This course helps therapists, counselors, and social workers confidently navigate Ethical Non-Monogamy (ENM), offering:
✔️ A deep dive into polyamory, open relationships, relationship anarchy, and more
✔️ Tools for affirming, bias-free therapy
✔️ Strategies to address communication, consent, jealousy, and boundaries
✔️ Real-world case studies to enhance your practice
Course Overview
Learn how to support ENM clients ethically and effectively with:
📌 Key ENM principles – Consent, continuous consent, communication, emotional intelligence
📌 Common biases in therapy – How to identify and mitigate them
📌 Practical techniques – Navigating sensitive topics like jealousy, boundaries, and emotional articulation
📌 Cultural competence – Ensuring an inclusive, stigma-free approach
📌 Ethical responsibilities & advocacy – Staying informed on evolving practices
🔹 Who is this for? Mental health professionals seeking to expand their inclusivity and expertise in relationship diversity.
Enhance your practice today!
There are no refunds granted for this course.
Enrollment Options
This course can be taken as a personal enrichment course or it can be taken to earn CE Credits recognized by ASWB ACE.
$40
- Ongoing Registration
- Self-Paced Course
$50
- 2 CE Credits Recognized by ASWB ACE
- Ongoing Registration
- Self-Paced Course
What You'll Learn
Who Should Take This Course?
This course is designed to be easy to consume information on a beginner level.
This training is ideal for:
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this course, the learner will be able to:
- Define the Spectrum of ENM Relationships: Participants will be able to identify and distinguish between the various forms of Ethical Non-Monogamy (ENM). They will also recall key principles and recognize societal norms and stigmas related to these relationship structures.
- Demonstrate Clinical Competency in ENM Dynamics: Attendees will be able to describe strategies for managing emotions like jealousy, illustrate the application of therapeutic approaches, and explain how to approach consultations with ENM clients effectively and without bias.
- Describe and Enhance Therapeutic Ethics and Advocacy:Learners will be able to describe the ethical responsibilities of therapists working with ENM clients, explain the importance of continuous professional development, and identify steps to advocate for inclusivity and enhanced visibility of ENM in mental health practice.
Ann Russo
LCSW, MA, Theology
Sex-Positive Therapist, CEO, and Founder of AMR Therapy
Over 20 years of experience as a clinician, educator, and advocate.
Expertise in cognitive behavioral therapy, sex-positive therapy, and psychodynamic principles.
Focus on marginalized communities and alternative relationship dynamics.
Renowned provider of trainings on sex and sexuality.
Provider Approval Statement
This course is approved by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program (provider #6296) for 2 continuing education credits. ASWB Approval Period: 08/15/2024 – 08/15/2027. Social workers should contact their regulatory board to determine course approval for continuing education credits.
Instructions for Requesting Accessibility Accommodations
For special accommodations, email: [email protected]
Attendance Tracking
Attendance for the course is tracked using an integrated technology platform. When trainees sign in and out of the course, the platform records their access times. The system monitors their progress through the video modules, ensuring they complete all required sections. Upon successful completion of the post-test with a passing score, the platform automatically generates and emails a certificate of completion to the trainee. This comprehensive tracking ensures accurate attendance records and confirms that all course requirements are met before issuing certificates.
Enrollment Options
This course can be taken as a personal enrichment course or it can be taken to earn CE Credits recognized by ASWB ACE.
$40
- Ongoing Registration
- Self-Paced Course
$50
- 2 CE Credits Recognized by ASWB ACE
- Ongoing Registration
- Self-Paced Course