Relationships can get ugly, but this doesn't have to be your reality. Kathy Slaughter proposes a revolutionary idea that people can benefit from the practices of those in open-relationships. Learn how better communication, time away from your partner, and more, can have a positive impact on your love life.

As a licensed clinical social worker, Kathy Slaughter passionately pursues the craft of psychotherapy. She specializes in human sexuality, relationships and trauma at her private practice in Indianapolis, Indiana. Kathy’s passion for personal growth and self-development is matched only by her interest in teaching others, through one to one interactions, workshops or events. Kathy speaks at events, a variety of professional conferences and podcast interviews. She also leads Sex Geekdom Indy and blogs at www.soaringheartcounseling.com. Personally, Kathy enjoys outdoor art festivals like Burning Man, practicing yoga, weight lifting, and knitting. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx