Aging in Open Relationships
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Köp båda 2 för 760 krAs a Relational Therapist who works with polyamorous clients, I was delighted to read Polyamorous Elders. This book offers a comprehensive and evidence-based guide to better understand the lived experiences of aging polyamorous folks. After reading Polyamorous Elders, I believe that practitioners will be more equipped to facilitate effective individual and relational therapeutic services to polyamorous clients. -- Carling Mashinter, MSc, registered psychotherapist, Relationship Matters Therapy Centre Having enjoyed Kathy Labriola's previous work, I was delighted to read her latest. She approaches polyamorous relationships with an accessible, thoughtful, and deft sense of compassion and thorough research. -- Rosie Wilby, author of Is Monogamy Dead? and The Breakup Monologues This text is a readable and engaging look into the lives of polyamorous elders. It is suitable for researchers or clinical practitioners hoping to apply the work, but would also serve well as an entranceway for academics and students investigating sex and aging and looking for more data and overall consideration of polyamorous relationships. A timely topic deserving of more attention. -- Jeanne Marie Kusina, interim director of The Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning; Distinguished University Lecturer, The University of Toledo This book is engaging, accessible, expansive, and detailed. Obviously, it helps that the topic is fascinating, but Labriola presents these issues and cases in a straightforward and non-judgmental fashion. I routinely had my assumptions challenged even though I consider myself open-minded and have studied polyamory and human sexuality for several years. The strengths of this text include the author's expertise and clinical experience, the broad variety of polyamorous relationships presented, sympathetic attention to their challenges, and the good faith effort to honor intersectionality so as to sufficiently represent as many polyamorous people and relationships as possible. -- Albert Spencer, Communications Director, Society for the Advancement of American Philosophy and assistant professor, Department of Philosophy, Portland State University This book uniquely considers the special needs and outlook of people 55+ who identify as polyamorous. Not just an overview or a self-help book, the approach and information are very well-supported from the author's deep knowledge of polyamory, polyamorous communities, and her ongoing work with aging clients. -- Annalisa Castaldo, associate professor of English, Director of Gender, Women, and Sexuality Studies, Widener University This is an essential guide for counselors, therapists and healthcare professionals working with polyamorous clients. The author has managed to address so many issues, from sex life to retirement to facing death and grief, and has done so insightfully, drawing on several case studies. As a family therapist and an openly polyamorous person over 50, I am thrilled to see this book finally out in the world! -- Alex Iantaffi, PhD, MS, SEP, CST, LMFT, award-winning author of Gender Trauma: Healing Cultural, Social, and Historical Gendered Trauma and independent scholar In Polyamous Elders: Aging in Open Relationships, Kathy Labriola gives us an intimate window into the lives of older individuals whose zest for life still burns bright. Whether for love, sex, companionship or all of the above, older individuals know they have earned the right to choose the path that fits them best and enables them to enjoy levels of satisfaction and bliss that often elude the younger and less experienced. My wish for you, dear reader, is that these personal stories will inspire you to live your life to its very fullest regardless of your age. -- Veronica Monet, ACS, author, coach, and founder of The Shame Free Zone As both an aspiring polygeezer and CNM (consensual non-monogamy) psychologist, this volume spoke to my heart and my practice. Labriolas work opens up t
Kathy Labriola is a counselor, nurse, and hypnotherapist in a private practice in Berkeley, California, providing affordable mental health services to people in non-traditional relationships for the past 30 years, including the poly, kink, LGBTQ, and sex worker communities. She is the author of Love in Abundance: A Counselor's Advice on Open Relationships, The Jealousy Workbook, and The Polyamory Break-up Book: Causes, Survival. She has been a political activist and a card-carrying bisexual and polyamorist for 50 years. She is extra crunchy and lives in a housing cooperative, where she bikes, raises chickens, and grows organic vegetables. Her personal website is www.kathylabriola.com.
Introduction What is the Prevalence of Polyamory Among Elders? The Greatest Generation and the Baby Boomers Intersectionality and Poly Elders Studies that Attempt to Fill in the Gaps on Information about Poly Elders Research Methods The Demographics of Case Studies and Examples Presented of Poly Elders Part I: What Challenges are Most Common for Poly Geezers? Chapter 1: First of All, Sex! The Changing Nature of Sex for Poly Geezers Case Study #1: Elise The Challenges of Sex for Poly Geezers Joshuas Story Ginnys story Case Study #2: Danilo Case Study #3: Anastasia Jesses story Case Study #4: Libby Strategies Developed by Poly Elders to Solve the Sexual Changes of Aging Case Study #5: Jake and Nora Case Study #6: Joseph Case Study #7: Sita Marilyns Story Case Study #8: Lise Janas Story Being Poly can Help Couples Navigate Sexual Problems and Find Delightful Solutions Case Study #9: Jordan and Lourdes Case Study #10: Dolly and Jim Chapter 2: Some Poly People Shift to Monogamy as They Age Case Study #1: Mary and Gene Case Study #2: Vicky and Bart Case Study #3: Terry and Randy Chapter 3: Poly Elders and Celibacy: Is There a Contradiction? Whats Sex Go to Do With It? Flourishing Poly Relationships, But Without the Sex! Case Study #1: Paul, Stacey, and Daniel Case Study #2: Francois, Audrey, and Jeannie Case Study #3: Jerome and Raphael Case Study #4: LaRhonda and Beeandra Chapter 4: The Curious Phenomenon of Successful Older Poly-Mono Couples Case Study #1: Rachel, Matt, and Jerry Case Study #2: Lauren and Kumar Case Study #3: Ayisha, Betty, and Roger Case Study #4: Geraldine and Dre Case Study #5: Sharon, Benny, and Pam The Unique Benefits of Poly Relationships for Older Monogamous Women Cautionary Tales on the Challenges of a Mono/Poly Relationship Case Study #6: Shirley: Case Study #7: Hazel A Few Other Older Womens Short Takes on the Benefits of Mono/Poly Relationships Chapter 5: Elders Trying to Explain Polyamory to Their Adult Kids Case Study #1: Nancy, Emma, and Carrie Case Study #2: Jon Chapter 6: Older People Who Were Poly Before Polyamory Was Invented Case Study #1: Harry and Hope Case Study #2: Linda, Bruce, and Cliff Case Study #3: Danielle and Valentino Case Study #4: Frank, Lisa, and Crystal Chapter 7: Conflicts Over a Partners Adult Children and/or Grandchildren Case Study #1: Lucy, Reginald, and Jim Case Study #2: Betsy, Stella, and Ginger Part II: Retirement and Its Effects on Polyamorous Relationships Chapter 8: When One Person is Already Retired and the Other Eventually Decides to Retire Case Study #1: Warren, Jen, and Aja Case Study #2: Karen, Benjamin, and Louellen Chapter 9: When One Partner Retires but One or More Partners are Still Working Case Study #1: Joe, Martha, Jerry, and Anita Case Study #2: Kelly, Bill, Phil, and Sue Chapter 10: Retirement Can Create More Time and Energy for Poly Relationships, and Poly Geezers are Pretty Good at Time and Energy Management Dans Story Poly Geezers Tend to Have Excellent Time and Energy Management Skills Johns Story Case Study #1 Blanche Case Study #2: Tommy, Janet, and Bertha Are Elders Good at Polyamory or is Polyamory Good for Elders? Chapter 11: Retirement Can Shine a Spotlight on Incompatibilities Ricardo and Marias Story Case Study #1: Joanna, Buddy, Harriet, and Tad Part III: When Poly Elders Want (or Need) to Move into Senior Living Facilities Chapter 12: Poly Elders Fear Discrimination and Hostility in Senior Housing Case Study #1: Joanne, Jay, and Patsy Case Study #2: Pierre and Pharell Case Study #3: Miriam Stan and Martins Story Case Study #4: Ellen, Jamie, and Evie Chapter 13: What are the Options for Polys in Senior Living? Sex-Positive Senior Housing: Is That an Oxymoron? Elder Care Professionals Perspectives on Poly Elders and Senior Living Facilities Lessons from the Experience of LGBTQ Elders in S