Affirmative Counseling with Clients in Polyamorous Relationships Presented by Jiale Man PhD, LMHCA, NCC (07/20/2026)

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 20:00:00 GMT

Description:

Polyamory is a type of relationship that assumes the possibility, validity, and worthiness of maintaining romantic, sexual, and intimate relationships with multiple people simultaneously. With an increase in public interest in polyamorous relationships, it is imperative that counselors develop awareness, knowledge, and skills to work competently and ethically with clients seeking and/or in polyamorous relationships. Therefore, the session will present common conceptualizations of polyamory, the diversity of its relationship structures, and the challenges and resilience associated with polyamorous relationships, based on research. Then the presenter will discuss frameworks, strategies, and techniques that counselors can adopt to practice polyamory-affirming counseling.

Objectives:

Attendees will gain knowledge of polyamory and the diversity of its relationship structures and dynamics.
Attendees will gain knowledge of common challenges and resiliencies of polyamorous relationships.
Attendees will learn frameworks and techniques for polyamory-affirming counseling practices.

A portion of the proceeds from this webinar will go to Washington Saige: Washington Society for Sexual, Affectional, Intersex, and Gender Expansive Identities https://wa-saige.org/

About the Presenter:

Dr. Jiale Man is an Assistant Professor of Counseling at Seattle University and a clinical therapist at Protea Wellness. His research centers on LGBTGEQIAP+ issues and resilience, with a focus on relationship health and diverse relationship configurations. His clinical practices focus on supporting LGBTGEQIAP+ individuals in achieving personal and relational development, addressing common mental health concerns and minority stress, and building community resiliencies.

Registration closes July 16th, 2026

This course is approved for 2 CE hours for LMHCs, LMFTs, LCSWs, and all associate-level licensees in Washington State

Washington Mental Health Association (WMHCA) has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 2079. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. WMHCA is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.

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To receive a refund, less a $15 cancellation fee, cancellations must be made by contacting WMHCA at least 48 hours prior to workshop date. There will be no refunds within 48 hours of the workshop date. Please make sure you have the link 24 hours prior to the event starting.

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Affirmative Counseling with Clients in Polyamorous Relationships Presented by Jiale Man PhD, LMHCA, NCC (07/20/2026)