Couples and Poly and Kink, Oh My! Dorothy, We’re Definitely Not In Kansas Anymore

In addition, while non-traditional relationship structures such as polyamory and other forms of ethical nonmonogamy (ENM) certainly don’t go without their challenges, they actually feel more authentic and enjoyable to many people, when they allow themselves to learn, think, and feel about it. This thought-provoking and interactive workshop provides a reminder that exposure to different relational models can function as a mirror or a prism, facilitating self-discovery and growth. It is for anyone who would like to expand their knowledge and deepen their learning about crucial aspects of love, the self, and relationships- no matter how they identify in terms of relationship orientation (polyamorous, monogamous, etc).

Course Objectives

1. To be able to differentiate between and develop clinical competence in diverse relationship structures, for example, consensual non-monogamy (including polyamory) and kink relationship dynamics, in a non-pathologizing framework
2. Discuss consent, boundary-setting, and repair strategies drawn from monogamous, polyamorous, and kink communities, integrating these tools into couples and relational therapy interventions
3. Evaluate how attachment patterns, jealousy, compersion, power exchange, and relational agreements function across different structures, and implement evidence-informed interventions (including relationship agreements) that support informed choice, ethical responsibility, emotional regulation, safety, and mutual care and accountability
4. To learn more about yourself and your own relationship strengths, vulnerabilities, and preferences

This workshop is part of the Program in Couple Therapy Series.

Workshop Information

Date

May 7. 2026

Time

6:00 p.m.-8:30 p.m. EST

Location

Online, live via Zoom

CEUs

2 CE contact hours available for NYS: Psy, SW, MHC, MFT & Psychoanalysts and APA: Psy

Fee

• $100

Registration will close 48 hours before the start of the event.

Speaker

M. Morrissey Rombone, Ph.D.

Dr. Rombone is the Director of the Postgraduate Program in Couples Therapy at the Derner Institute of Advanced Psychological Studies at Adelphi University.

She is a Clinical Psychologist in New York who holds a post-doctoral degree in couples & marital therapy, and a second post-doctoral degree in forensic psychology. Dr. Rombone graduated from New York University with honors and from Teachers College, Columbia University with high distinction. She then received a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from the Derner Institute of Advanced Psychological Studies, Adelphi University.

Subsequent to completing her clinical training, Dr. Rombone helped launch and was hired as the head psychologist at Columbia University Medical Center’s Buprenorphine Program. She then spent the next nine years serving as one of the Clinical Directors at NYSPI/Columbia University Medical Center’s Substance Treatment and Research Services in the Division on Substance Abuse.

Dr. Rombone is currently in private practice in New York City and focuses her work on couples, individuals and groups.

Credentialing Information

Adelphi University is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. Adelphi University maintains responsibility for this program and its content. Adelphi University, Derner School of Psychology, is recognized by the New York State Education Department’s State Board for Psychology as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed psychologists #PSY-0024 and by the New York State Education Department’s State Board for Social Work as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed social workers #SW-0607 and by the New York State Education Department’s State Board for Mental Health Practitioners as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed mental health counselors #MHC-0185 and by the New York State Education Department’s State Board for Mental Health Practitioners as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed marriage and family therapists #MFT-0083.

Disclaimer Statement

This continuing education seminar, seminar instructor/s, and the Postgraduate Programs as the seminar’s sponsor, receive no commercial support for the content of instruction (e.g., research grants funding research findings etc.), or benefit for endorsement of products (e.g., books, training, drugs, etc.) that are known to present a conflict of interest.

Cancellation Policy

Full refunds are issued for cancellations made up to 7 working days before the event. Cancellations of less than 7 days for any reason, or no-shows are not refunded. Credit towards a future event/workshop are issued for cancellations less than 7 days and up to 24 hours before the event. No credit is issued for cancellations less than 24 hours before the events or no-shows.