Vancouver Polyamory 101 Discussion January

Join us for our monthly discussion, this month facilitated by Megan Veaudry and Mel Cassidy.

Our topic this month is "The Art of Saying The Thing"

This month's topic is called "The Art of Saying the Thing". Most of us have heard that the secret to success in Polyamory is to "communicate, communicate, communicate", but is that really true?

Some questions we will be considering:

How do you know that communication is working in your relationships? How about if it’s not?

Do you use any structured communication modalities? Are they effective? (Authentic Communication, NVC, etc)

What helps you cultivate effective communication?

What are some factors that cause communication to break down?

How do you keep lines of communication open when the polycule grows?

This event is help at The Pleasant, on Main street in Mount Pleasant, in their spacious, private back room. They have a delicious menu and a wide variety of alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks. Please help support them and their Staff by ordering food and beverages if you are able to, as anything ordered goes towards the minimum spend required to use the space. You are not obligated to order anything to participate in the discussion.

Evening Outline:

7:00: Arrive, socializing, order food & drinks

7:30: Discussion opens.

9:00: Discussion wraps up.

The Pleasant is open until midnight, so feel free to stay and socialize afterwards.

*Accessibility Information*

It's virus season, and we want you all to stay healthy!

Mel will bring their large-space HEPA filter.

Please do not attend if you are sick or have any cold/flu symptoms.

There are no stairs leading to the venue.

***About Vancouver Poly 101***

Vancouver Poly 101 is an online and in-person group, located on Coast Salish territories, specifically the unceded territories of the Musqueam, Squamish, and Tsleil-Waututh Nations, in Vancouver BC, whose purpose is to connect individuals, primarily in the local area for discussion, education and friendship.

We acknowledge and recognize the role of colonialism in disrupting Indigenous relationships, including the punishment of non-monogamous intimate relationships.

The group was created for and by people who are exploring or committed to relationships that fall outside the societal norms of monogamy.

Activities of the group include, but are not limited to:

- A Facebook group

- Monthly, in-person facilitated discussions, sometimes with guest speakers

- Sharing of resources and media

- Creating a safer space, both online and in-person, where friendship and mutual peer support can flourish

- Member-organized in-person events