What does it mean to be compersive?

How can we access more compersion for our partner(s) and loved ones?

Is compersion necessary for successful non-monogamous relationships?

💻 In this comprehensive webinar, Dr. Marie Thouin addresses these questions and much more, using her breakthrough research and wisdom from her book, ‘What is Compersion? Understanding Positive Empathy in Consensually Non-Monogamous Relationships’.

📚 In this webinar, Marie:

🧭 Discusses her “compersion roadmap”, which assists every attendee in understanding what promotes and hinders compersion for them.

🍓 Describes the different ways people may experience compersion (e.g., attitudinal, behavioral, emotional, embodied, erotic) and illustrates them with real polyamorous people's stories.

📍Demystifies some of the myths about compersion, and warns against common pitfall in attempting to foster compersion.

❤️‍🩹 Offers a compassionate and humanizing perspective that normalizes “not always feeling compersion” and removes shame and blame from the equation.

🥳 Answers live Q&A from the audience in addition to sharing thorough information from her research and book!

📚 The webinar includes six modules:

1️⃣ What is compersion?

• Examples of how CNM people describe compersion in their own words

• Marie’s official 3-part definition of compersion

• The relationship between compersion and the Buddhist principle of mudita

2️⃣ True or false: Debunking myths about compersion

• Is compersion an on/off switch?

• Can you feel compersion and jealousy at the same time?

• Does a lack of compersion mean that love is lacking?

• Does struggling with compersion signify that someone is not “cut out” for non-monogamy?

3️⃣ Is compersion necessary?

• Is compersion a “must” for successful CNM relationships? 

• How to approach compersion with compassion and kindness

4️⃣ The roadmap: 6 elements that promote compersion

• A thorough walk-through of the six factors that FOSTER compersion in CNM, with real-life examples from Marie’s research participants

5️⃣ The roadmap: 6 elements that block compersion

• A thorough walk-through of the six factors that HINDER compersion in CNM, with real-life examples from Marie’s research participants

6️⃣ Identifying your compersion strengths and bottlenecks

• Marie offers and describes a self-assessment tool that can help every individual to situate themselves on the compersion roadmap, so they have clear steps and directions to move forward

• Marie reiterates her most important takeaways and reminders on the path to successful CNM and compersion

✨ This is THE ULTIMATE RESOURCE ON COMPERSION! If you are more of a visual or auditory learner, and want to get the most applicable and practical wisdom of Marie’s book in one 90-minute sitting, this is it, delivered on a silver platter. You will refer to this resource for years to come. ✨

👩🏻‍🏫 About Dr. Marie Thouin

Dr. Marie Thouin is a leading expert on the topic of compersion (positive empathy) and the author of the groundbreaking book, “What is Compersion? Understanding Positive Empathy in Consensually Non-Monogamous Relationships”. She has published seminal research studies, the first-ever encyclopedia entry on compersion, and is the creator of www.WhatIsCompersion.com, a popular website that features her research, blogs, and other resources on compersion. Marie is also the founder of Love InSight, a Mindful Dating & Relationship Coaching practice where she supports people of all backgrounds in creating intentional and vibrant love lives. She has been featured in several publications and podcasts, including ELLE, the Savage Lovecast, Huffpost, and The Times of London.