ENM and Polyamory Processing Group

Join us for Poly Processing Group! This is a gathering where individuals who practice or are interested in polyamory can come together to share experiences, discuss challenges, and provide mutual support. This is a safe, non-judgmental space for people to talk about their relationships, navigate the complexities of polyamory, and connect with others who share similar values or experiences.

The purpose of the group is to foster open communication, encourage self-reflection, and offer resources or advice on topics that may arise within polyamorous relationships, such as communication, boundaries, jealousy, or time management.

During each group, we focus on key topics that include:

1. Communication and Boundaries
2. How do you ensure clear communication with multiple partners?
3. What are some effective ways to set and respect boundaries within polyamorous relationships?
4. Jealousy and Insecurity
5. How do you deal with feelings of jealousy or insecurity in polyamory?
6. What strategies have helped you manage your emotions when a partner is involved with someone else?
7. Time Management and Prioritization
8. How do you balance time between multiple partners, family, and personal obligations?
9. How do you navigate scheduling conflicts or unmet needs?
10. Navigating Expectations
11. How do you manage differing expectations between partners?
12. What has worked for you in handling “relationship escalator” expectations (e.g., living together, exclusivity)?
13. Addressing Stigma and Social Pressure
14. How do you respond to people who don’t understand or accept your polyamorous lifestyle?
15. Have you experienced social or family pressures, and how have you handled them?
16. Self-Care and Mental Health
17. How do you practice self-care while maintaining multiple relationships?
18. How do you prevent burnout or emotional exhaustion in polyamory?

WHAT TO BRING:

🥤A container with a lid for drinking water

🍱 Something yummy to Share

SCHEDULE:

7:15pm: Doors open

7:30pm: Open Circle and Discussion

8:45pm: Closing Circle, clean up and leave

PARKING:

There is an underground parking garage located at 1110 N. Western. It is usually free after 6:30pm. Once you park - you can walk around the corner to the Santa Monica entrance - we are on the second floor.

There is elevator access.

ABOUT SEX POSITIVE LOS ANGELES

Sex-Positive Los Angeles is a non-profit organization that creates educational and social experiences around positive sexuality, identity, lifestyle, consent, and body-positivity for adults. We provide a chance to explore, learn, and grow in a safe, welcoming, and consensual environment through consensual touch events, workshops, and discussion groups.

To learn more about Sex Positive Los Angeles, visit us Sexpositivelosangeles.org or follow us on Instagram @sexposla.