ABSTRACT Recent studies demonstrating the prevalence of polyamory have highlighted the dearth of research on this topic in the mental health literature, and have increased the urgency to better understand the unique experiences and therapeutic needs of this population. We conducted a qualitative study of 20 individuals who identify as polyamorous via an online survey requesting information about special challenges faced by polyamorous people and suggestions for clinicians working with polyamorous clients. After conducting thematic analysis, two main themes emerged around special challenges: dealing with stigma and navigating polyamory. Recommendations for clinicians included: seek education, challenge your assumptions, and do not pathologize polyamory. Implications for the couple and family therapists and graduate training programs are explored.

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尊重多元客户的声音：给夫妻和家庭治疗师的建议

摘要 最近的研究证明了多妻的普遍性，这凸显了心理健康文献中关于这一主题的研究的缺乏，并增加了更好地了解这一人群的独特经历和治疗需求的紧迫性。我们对 20 名通过在线调查确定为多面性的人进行了一项定性研究，该调查要求了解多面性人面临的特殊挑战的信息，并为与多面性客户合作的临床医生提供建议。在进行专题分析后，围绕特殊挑战出现了两个主要主题：处理污名和驾驭多元之爱。对临床医生的建议包括：寻求教育，挑战你的假设，不要病态化一夫多妻。探讨了对夫妻和家庭治疗师以及研究生培训计划的影响。