Multicolored embroidery threads form tangled loops across a neutral linen surface. This fall of 2026 is shaping up to be an exciting time filled with fun and learning! Here are some of the things I am doing that you might want to join. Overlapping CNM & BDSM CE Workshop at Sexology Outsiders The SexualContinueContinue reading “Fall 2026 Events for CNM & BDSM Relationships with Dr. Eli”
Category Archives: Families
Exploring Polyamory: Insights from Dr. Elisabeth Sheff
Dr. Nicole Thompson recently interviewed me for their Modern Anarchy podcast where we discussed rates of infidelity, the reality of threesomes, and current research on polyamory. https://www.modernanarchypodcast.com/podcast/episode/32cc67bf/277-do-educated-women-choose-polyamory-dr-elisabeth-sheff
Polyamory and Monogamy: My Research and Journey Featured on NY Times Modern Love
Recently I had a delightful interview with the folks at New York Times Modern Love podcast about my research on polyamorous families with children, as well as my personal experiences of studying polyamory and deciding that I am monogamous at heart. You can find the podcast here. https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/29/podcasts/polyamory-dating-elisabeth-sheff.html?unlocked_article_code=1.1VA.Gpes.QibeSHbiv5sg
Insights from the Longitudinal Polyamorous Family Study
Recently the lovely folks at Equilibria Podcast interviewed me about my Longitudinal Polyamorous Family Study. We discussed child care, the distribution of labor, and how (these) kids from polyamorous families turn out. You can find it on Spotify and You Tube! Spotify (search “Mental Health Supra Omnia”): https://open.spotify.com/show/0gVcb9AfPxguL5MTPgogMi?si=8fb150a9b4694958 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DqlbHv0DjwI
Navigate Family Stress During Holidays
Are you dreading seeing your family during the upcoming winter holidays? Afraid of what they will say to you or how they will react to your gender or relationship nonconformity? Then this is the perfect workshop for you! Join me, Dr. Eli, for an evening of strategizing and advice for how to deal with challengingContinueContinue reading “Navigate Family Stress During Holidays”
Expand Your Counseling Skills: Non-Monogamy Certification Program
Certification Program in Consensual NonMonogamies starts this fall! Are you a counselor, therapist, coach, or social worker who wants to develop greater expertise in serving clients in consensually nonmonogamous relationships? Consider taking the online nine-month certification course that I offer in collaboration with the Sexual Health Alliance. This self-paced course includes three live intensives withContinueContinue reading “Expand Your Counseling Skills: Non-Monogamy Certification Program”
Understanding Polyamorous Families: A Workshop for Professionals
If you are a counselor, therapist, educator, or other professional who serves families with children and want to develop cultural competency with polyamorous families, please join us this Friday for an online workshop! Using data from the Longitudinal Polyamorous Family Study (1996 – present), Dr. Elisabeth Sheff presents findings relevant to families with multiple adults.ContinueContinue reading “Understanding Polyamorous Families: A Workshop for Professionals”
Navigating Mixed Relationship Dynamics: Join Our Monthly Support Group
Montly drop-in support group for folks in mixed-dynamic relationships Wednesday October 8 5 pm Pacific/8 pm Eastern time Online Mixed dynamic relationships are those in which one person wants an exclusive relationship and another wants an open relationship, all the people want an open relationship but different kinds, or all the people want an exclusiveContinueContinue reading “Navigating Mixed Relationship Dynamics: Join Our Monthly Support Group”
The Rise of Polycules: Insights from My London Times Interview
Recently Megan Agnew at the London Times interviewed me about polycules. You can find the article here. https://www.thetimes.com/life-style/sex-relationships/article/polyamory-polycule-somerville-capital-lbt2vx20v
Online Workshop for Nonconformists: Surviving Family Holidays
If you are a gender or sex nonconformist and feeling nervous about spending time with your family of origin or your partners’ family during the upcoming winter holidays, come to this online workshop to learn techniques and strategies for managing challenging family interactions! Get tickets here: https://www.sheboptheshop.com/freaky-holidays.html