How to Have Health Open Relationships with Terra Friedman AMFT (she/her)

This week host Renae Johnson (they/them) and Open Space Therapy Collective therapist Terra Friedman AMFT (she/her) explore the nuts and bolts of how to create healthy open relationships.    In this episode we answer: What’s an open relationship? Is it the same as a poly relationship? What kinds of open relationships are there?  I don’t think I’m ready for monogamy, but I’m not sure if I’m poly. Is there a way to explore this even if I’m not actively dating?  I’m thinking about going to my partner to talk about opening up our relationship but there’s a good possibility that it’s going to backfire. I don’t want to lose them but I feel like I have to make a change, so if they’re not ready for it, well I guess they’re gonna have to deal with me! I’m a woman who dates women and I keep coming up against that stereotype but I feel like I’m the weird one because I want an open relationship and to keep dating people and I just don’t want to Uhaul with someone in the second month. Is there anyone out there who will get me?     Join us as we dive into the feelings, behaviors, vulnerabilities and desires of what a healthy open relationship can be.   Therapist Bio:    Terra Friedman AFMT (she/her) is an Associate Therapist with Open Space Therapy Collective. Terra specializes in working with high achieving womxn who experience anxiety. Terra also works with couples and partners who are currently in or exploring non-monogamous relationships.   Host Bio:    Renae Johnson (they/them) founded Open Space Therapy Collective (OSTC), a group practice and community hub that focuses on mental health for and by the LGBTQIA+ and BIPOC communities and their allies.     Renae is a licensed therapist and board certified art therapist who specializes in working with queer artists who are exploring their gender identity and recovering from complex trauma. Previous to founding OSTC, Renae spent a decade in community mental health services, providing therapy and as an Operations Director in non-profit organizations serving people experiencing complex co-occurring diagnoses.  To find more from us visit: Website: https://www.openspacetherapycollective.com Instagram: @openspacetherapycollective  TikTok: @openspacetherapy  Spotify: @MyTherapistisOut  Apple Podcasts: @mytherapistisout YouTube: @openspacetherapycollective   Content information: sexuality   Discussed in this episode: Esther Perrell