I will be presenting on the Skeptic, Alternative History, and Science tracks at Dragoncon this year, as well as being one of the banner carriers for the Skeptic banner in the parade on Saturday. My presentation schedule is: Friday 9/1/17, 11:30 pm Crystal Ballroom, Hilton Title: The Polyamorists Next Door Description: We can learnContinueContinue reading “Dr. Eli Sheff Presenting at Dragoncon in Atlanta”
Category Archives: Families
Review of Mono/Poly Play
Brian Reynolds’s new play Mono/Poly is a laugh-out-loud exploration of the shenanigans that ensue when two monogamous couples meet a polyamorous triad. This delightful and rousing play just opened at the Hudson Theater in Los Angeles, and I had the pleasure of seeing it twice and sitting on the panels after each performance. ContinueContinue reading “Review of Mono/Poly Play”
Polyphobia, Prejudice, & Discrimination: New Psychology Today Blog from Dr. Eli Sheff
In my most recent blog on Psychology Today I explore the experiences that polyamorous folks report with prejudice and discrimination. https://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/the-polyamorists-next-door/201707/polyphobia
Well & Good Interviews Dr. Eli Sheff on Open Relationship Pros & Cons
Zoe Weiner at Well and Good interviewed me recently about when open relationships work, and when they don’t. https://www.wellandgood.com/good-advice/health-pros-cons-of-open-relationship/
Cronica Post Foro: Reflections on Conference in Spain
I just returned to the United States from the first annual Foro Poliamor in Spain, and was completely charmed by it all – the people I met, the places they showed me, and the conference itself. If you have never been to Spain and could possibly travel there, I strongly suggest that you tryContinueContinue reading “Cronica Post Foro: Reflections on Conference in Spain”
Accessible Multi-linking & Polyamory Virtual Con Still Accepting Panelist Submissions
Good news for anyone who is interested in polyamory but find Cons inaccessible for a variety of reasons. The Accessible Multi-linking and Polyamory Virtual Con, is taking place November 3 – 5 at an Internet-capable screen near you. AMaP is a fully online con designed to be accessible to people who usually can’tContinueContinue reading “Accessible Multi-linking & Polyamory Virtual Con Still Accepting Panelist Submissions”
SwingTown Publishes Dr. Eli Sheff’s 6 Benefits of Polyamorous Relationships
The fantastic folks over at SwingTown have published another one of my blogs, this time on six of the benefits people can experience in polyamorous relationships. Image is of a hand-drawn saying on a piece of paper “because of your love i am free” in colorful pencil outline. https://swingtowns.com/blog/poly/six-benefits-poly/
SwingTown Publishes Dr. Eli Sheff’s Post on 5 Common Problems in Polyamory and How to Avoid Them
The folks over at SwingTown asked if I would write them a blog about how to deal with common problems that beset polyamorous relationships. This is what we ended up with — enjoy! https://swingtowns.com/blog/poly/five-problems-polyamorous/
Dr. Eli Sheff Gives AASECT Training May 20 in Atlanta
Poly Relationship Training 05/20/2017 Therapeutic Issues for Clients in Polyamorous/Consensually Non-Monogamous Relationships Date/Time: Saturday, May 20, 2017 at 09:30 am. Cost: $120.00 (lunch on your own) Location: 1640 Powers Ferry Rd, Bldg 27, Ste 200, Marietta, GA 30067 6 CE’s by AASECT & LPCA-GA Register at http://www.SexTherapistNat.com Please Dr. Elisabeth Sheff and Angelique Burke, LPC, forContinueContinue reading “Dr. Eli Sheff Gives AASECT Training May 20 in Atlanta”
Children in Polyamorous Families Part 2 on Psychology Today
The second in my blog series on kids in polyamorous families just went up today — you can find it at https://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/the-polyamorists-next-door/201704/children-in-polyamorous-families-part-2