Lindsay Hayes
Thesis title: A Narrative Inquiry into the Lived Experience of Being Polyamorous
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Background
Lindsay holds an MA in communication and an MA in Couple and Family Therapy. Her master’s thesis was a narrative inquiry on the lived experience of being in a polycule (network of polyamorous adults). Lindsay is currently studying in the PhD in Counseling Studies program at the University of Edinburgh in Scotland. Lindsay is the owner of the private practice The Arbor and lives in Denver.
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Research summary
While earning my Bachelor's in English literature, I studied the first novel published, the romance Pamela (though excessively problematic...) by Samuel Richardson. While earning my Master's in communication I studied media representations of romance and love. My third degree led me to examine the real-life love relationships that fall outside the accepted norm, which I continue to study today.
Current research interests
I am interested in qualitative methodology, specifically narrative inquiry. We live and understand life through stories. I am examining the lived experience of being polyamorous and being part of a polycule (network of polyamorous adults in relationship). As a psychotherapist, I work with individuals, couples, and groups. I specialise in people curious about or practicing polyamory or other forms of ethical nonmonogamy.Past research interests
While working on my Bachelor's in English, I concentrated my studies on the development and feminist critique of the novel as a literary form. My first master's degree is in communication and my thesis used the feminist philosophy of Luce Irigary to critique popular romance novels. Next, I recieved a Master's in Couple and Family Therapy. During that time I completed a master's thesis that was a narrative inquiry of 9 polyamorous individuals.Conference details
Presentation, "Using EFT with Clients who are Polyamorous," American Association of Marriage and Family Therapists, Systemic Family Therapy Conference, Online October 2023 (pending)
Presentation, "The Story of Polyamory: A Narrative Inquiry of a Polycule," The Society for the Scientific Study of Sexuality. New Orleans, November 2023 (pending)
Presentation, "A Narrative Inquiry of a Polycule," Research and Creative Activities Symposium. Denver, CO. April, 2023
Poster Presentation, "A Narrative Inquiry of a Polycule," The Society for the Scientific Study of Sexuality. Vancouver, Canada. Nov. 2022
Invited speaker
"A Polycule Genogram," Family Theories Course, Aug 2022, University of Denver, Colorado USA
"Relationship Structures & Polyamory," Intro to Sex Therapy, Dec 2022, University of Denver, Colorado USA