Radicalize Your Relationships: An Introduction to Relationship Anarchy for Systemic Therapists

Anarchy means no rules and chaos, right? Typically, when the concept of Relationship Anarchy (RA) is brought up, this is the first thought people have. However, anarchy simply means “no hierarchy” or “having no ruler”. Relationship Anarchy is rooted in the philosophical and political belief that people have the right to form relationships based on their own needs rather than societal expectations. As systemic therapists, we know that the personal is political. Oppressive societal scripts deeply influence the choices we make/what choices are made for us in our intimate relationships. Without a...Read more critical eye these prescriptive beliefs often lead to relationship dissatisfaction. Relationship Anarchy is a radical stance against amatonormativity, hyper-individualism, enmeshment and power-over behaviors/beliefs. RA encourages us to commit to the well-being of our entire community which includes ourselves.

This presentation will provide an introduction to Relationship Anarchy and how to apply this framework with clients. Participants will learn how to identify and deconstruct oppressive beliefs about what intimate relationships “should” be. Participants will be given concrete interventions to help clients hold the balance of autonomy and closeness through the lens of community interdependence.

Get ready to have your expectations about love and intimacy challenged as we move toward a long overdue paradigm shift! Less...

Learning Objectives

  • Conceptualize and apply principles of Relationship Anarchy in clinical practice
  • Identify and deconstruct systemic oppression's influence intimate relationships
  • Challenge forced relational hierarchies and non-consensual expectations

Learning Levels

  • Beginner

Thursday, October 17, 2024

Live Interactive Webinar

01:00 PM EDT - 04:00 PM EDT

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EARN 3 CE Credit Hours

About the speaker

Nicole Williams, LMFT, YT200

Nicole Williams, LMFT, YT200

Nicole Williams is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and a certified Yoga Teacher. Nicole specializes in Sex Therapy and integrates body-based interventions in her therapeutic practice. As a systemic therapist, Nicole uses a social justice lens to explore the intersectional factors that influence a person’s ability to have satisfying relationships with themselves and others. Nicole is a Thomas Jefferson/Council for Relationships alum and currently practices at the Philadelphia Institute for Individual, Relational, and Sex Therapy (PhIIRST).

CE Information - Earn 3 CE Credit Hours

CE Approvals

American Psychological Association
Council for Relationships is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. Council for Relationships maintains responsibility for this program and its content.
American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors and Therapists
This program meets the requirements of the American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors, and Therapists. These CE credits may be applied toward AASECT certification and renewal of certification.

Council for Relationships # 11-111A. (Expires 6/30/2025)

Completion of this program does not ensure or guarantee AASECT Certification. For further information please contact ce@aasect.org.

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