In my most recent blog on Psychology Today I look at the protective features that may make some poly families less prone to abuse. This blog is the first in a two-part series, and the second will discuss factors that can increase the likelihood of abuse in a poly family.
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Endless Poly Summer, Abrams Creek Retreat Center, and Charlotte Poly Network
I just returned to home Atlanta after the Endless Poly Summer at Abrams Creek Retreat Center and speaking to the Charlotte Poly Network. Taking a breather has allowed me to reflect on my tour so far. The Hygge Coworking space in Charlotte was lovely, a welcoming and comfortable space to speak on “Types of ConsensualContinueContinue reading “Endless Poly Summer, Abrams Creek Retreat Center, and Charlotte Poly Network”
Getting Ready for Sex Down South, One More Week of Discount Registration
I am thrilled to be presenting at Sex Down South again this year, and wanted to encourage you all to get your early bird tickets while they are still cheap! You can register here at http://sexdownsouth.com/registration/
See Dr. Eli Sheff Speak in Charlotte NC 8/26
I will be speaking on Seven Types of Consensual Non-Monogamy to the Charlotte Poly Network this coming Friday at 8pm at Hygge Coworking in Uptown Charlotte at 809 W Hill St, Suite C, Charlotte, NC 28208. For the record, North Carolina state legislators’ politics completely suck when it comes to transgender human rights. The poly community in CharlotteContinueContinue reading “See Dr. Eli Sheff Speak in Charlotte NC 8/26”
Love Maps with Dr. Elisabeth Sheff Premiers TONIGHT on AIB Network
Love Maps with Dr. Eli: Exploring Polyamory Part One Thursday, 8/18 @ 10p Sunday @ 12p Tuesday @ 5:30p Wednesday @ 9:30a Love Maps : Exploring Polyamory Part Two Thursday, 8/25 @ 10p Sunday @ 12p Tuesday @ 5:30p Wednesday @ 9:30a AIB can be found on channel 295 on Comcast and channelContinueContinue reading “Love Maps with Dr. Elisabeth Sheff Premiers TONIGHT on AIB Network”
Dr. Eli Sheff Excited to be Presenting at Endless Poly Summer
This will be my first time at Endless Poly Summer, and I am thrilled to be presenting at the lovely Abrams Creek Retreat Center in the West Virginia Countryside. Not only do I get to lounge in their creek and do some forest bathing, I get to learn from amazing people like authors Patricia Johnson andContinueContinue reading “Dr. Eli Sheff Excited to be Presenting at Endless Poly Summer”
Love Maps With Dr. Elisabeth Sheff on AIB
Earlier this summer I did an interview with the wonderful folks at the AIB Network for their show Love Maps. The AIB signal is available throughout the 35 county Atlanta metro area in over 2 million homes as a programming service of Comcast Cable (channel 295) and AT&T U-verse (channel 6), online, and on demand. ToContinueContinue reading “Love Maps With Dr. Elisabeth Sheff on AIB”
Press Releasefor Dr. Sheff’s Fall Speaking Tour
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Dr. Elisabeth Sheff EMAIL: drelisheff@gmail.com Polyamory Expert, Dr. Elisabeth Sheff, Touring Fall 2016 Dr. Sheff will be available this fall and is currently booking engagements Dr. Elisabeth Sheff will be touring the both coasts this fall, promoting her new book,When Someone You Love is Polyamorous, and speakingContinueContinue reading “Press Releasefor Dr. Sheff’s Fall Speaking Tour”
Participate in Research on Polyfidelity?
Polyfidelity Research Study Jeff Peterson, LCPC, LPC, NCC is a mental health professional and an advocate for the polyamorous (polyfidelitous) community. He organized the LGBTQ-Affirmative Therapist Guild (Healthcare Guild), a non-profit organization that serves as an advocacy group for alternative relationships, sexual orientation, and gender identity. This confidential study will help mental health professionals better understandContinueContinue reading “Participate in Research on Polyfidelity?”
Otherfathering blog on Psychology Today
In my most recent blog on Psychology Today I explore the concept of otherfathering and explain how polyaffectivity helps bio dads and social fathers (men with no legal or biological connection to the kids but love those kids even so) stay connected with children, even when the men are no longer having sex with theContinueContinue reading “Otherfathering blog on Psychology Today”