Dr. Eli Sheff is an Educational Consultant and Expert Witness Serving Sexual and Gender Minorities.
In my newest blog on Psychology Today I explore the reasons why people in damaged relationships might not want to use polyamory to fix their broken relationship, what they might do instead, and the one caveat when polyamory can help an ailing relationships survive and even thrive. https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-polyamorists-next-door/201911/relationship-broken-add-more-people
Lydia Laurenson at the New Modality recently interviewed me about polyamorous parenting. You can find the interview here, and information about their New Modality's kickstarter campaign here. http://thenewmodality.com/polyamorous-parenting-interview-with-researcher-dr-eli-sheff/
Just the documentary, Speaking Frankly on NonMonogamy : https://www.cbsnews.com/video/cbsn-originals-presents-speaking-frankly-non-monogamy/ Longer news article with multiple videos: https://www.cbsnews.com/news/polyamory-relationships-not-just-one-big-orgy-stigma-of-consensual-non-monogamy-cbsn-originals/ Just my interview about children with CBS: https://www.cbsnews.com/video/children-of-polyamorous-relationships/
Image: A red heart with many blue or clear hearts behind it floating in a purplish space Recently Nikki Leigh at Ready for Love Radio interviewed me about polyamorous families with children. The show airs this coming Thursday night and you can find it as a podcast too! Check it out at http://www.readyforloveradio.com/polyfamilies/
This coming Friday and Saturday (10/11 & 12) I will be presenting continuing education workshops for counselors and therapists in Los Angeles, with my delightful and esteemed colleagues Tristan Taormino and Dr. David Ley. Hosted by the Sexual Health Alliance, these two days of workshops are AASECT accredited. More information below: Have you ever considered... Continue Reading →
This week I had the pleasure of presenting at the Lavender Law Conference in Philadelphia. As one of the few non-lawyers at the conference, I felt welcomed with open arms and learned a lot. The panels were incredibly useful and educational, and I learned very interesting things about sex workers, birth certificates, assisted reproductive technology,... Continue Reading →
Founders of Jujumama Love Academy and long-time polyamorous leaders Carl and Kenya Stevens gave me a great interview about the African roots of multiple partner relationships and how African Americans are doing polyamory today. Interview with Kenya and Carl Stevens K= Kenya C= Carl E= Eli E: How did you get involved in polyamory? K:... Continue Reading →
Once again I have the privilege of presenting with Curious Fox in Brooklyn, NY. Saturday August 10 at the New Women Space I will present current research on polyamorous parenting and best parenting practices for resilient families from 1 to 3:30 pm -- and childcare is available! Hope to see you there. Click here for... Continue Reading →
Image: Marriage & Martinis written in white against a purple background next to a martini glass with a pair of wedding rings. Recently Adam and Danielle at Marriage and Martinis interviewed me from a monogamous perspective to understand what polyamory might have to teach monogamous folks. #marriage #polyamory #love #podcast https://www.marriageandmartinis.com/podcast/episode/d525482e/conversation-with-polyamory-expert-dr-elisabeth-sheff
My most recent book, When Someone You Love is Polyamorous, has just been translated into Spanish and is available online here. http://contintametienes.com/producto/apuntes-sobre-poliamor-una-guia-para-entender-a-las-personas-poliamorosas/ Feliz leyendo 🙂 polyamory #book #Spanish #Espanol #love #family #comingout The image is of a greenish book cover with what looks like a reddish sun surrounded by seven smaller orbiting bodies with circular... Continue Reading →
Sheff’s television appearances include CNN, and the National Geographic, and she has given more than 20 radio, podcast, print, and television interviews with sources from Radio Slovenia to National Public Radio, the Sunday London Times to the Boston Globe and Newsweek.
