Polyamorous Families with Children: Continuing Education Training for Counselors, Therapists, & EducatorsOctober 17, 20251-4 pm Eastern US timeOnline Workshop Do you want to know more about multiple-adult families so that you can serve their needs with greater cultural competency? This training uses empirical information from Dr. Sheff’s longitudinal study of polyamorous families with children toContinueContinue reading “Understanding Polyamorous Families: A Workshop for Professionals”
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Vote for My SXSW Session on Polyamorous Families
Community voting has opened and I am encouraging you to vote for my session that explores resilience in polyamorous families, Growing Up in Polyamorous Family: Longitudinal Results. It is easy, just follow the link and click on the heart! https://participate.sxsw.com/flow/sxsw/sxsw26/community-voting-edu/page/community-voting/session/1752085522366001DR7t Community support has a big influence on which panels get selected, so please take aContinueContinue reading “Vote for My SXSW Session on Polyamorous Families”
Two Events for OPEN’s Week of Visibility
Sheff Consulting is co-hosting two events for OPEN’s Week of Visibility coming in July 7 – 13 2025. On July 9 Sheff Consulting is collaborating with Melanie Moseley from Hive Love to sponsor a picnic in Overlook Park, Portland Oregon. We meet at 5 pm in the park for a potluck picnic, socializing, games, prizes,ContinueContinue reading “Two Events for OPEN’s Week of Visibility”
Exploring Polyamory: The Future of Family Dynamics
Recently Sigourney Norman at Afropunk interviewed me about polyamorous families and the future of family formations. Check it out here https://afropunk.com/2025/05/polyamory-modern-love-family-dynamics
Understanding Multiplicity and Exclusivity in Relationships
Sally with Inner Inquiry Podcast recently interviewed Dr. Eli Sheff about polyamorous relationships, multiplicity, and exclusivity. https://youtu.be/cZgjp719Sbc?si=7rajoTb_1ygCwVC-
Is Monogamy Dead? Insights from Dr. Eli on Dr. Phil’s New Show
https://www.meritstreetmedia.com/show/dr-phil-primetime/is-monogamy-dead Dr. Phil has launched Merit Street Media, a new network that hosts a range of shows including the Dr. Phil Show. Earlier this fall he interviewed me for the episode “Is Monogamy Dead?” You can find the episode here
Sexuality Scholars Virtual Symposium 2024: Presenting Research and Hosting Events
Join Dr. Eli Sheff for the Sexualities Scholars Virtual Symposium September 26 – 28 for her presentation on ethics and the best interests of children standards, as well as the two events she is hosting: a lunch room and a topical speed networking room for Family Studies
Attend Polytopia to see Dr. Eli’s Presentation on Positive Polyamorous Parenting August 23 – 25
I am thrilled to be presenting at Polytopia August 24 in Portland Oregon! Polytopia is a weekend of fun, socializing, and learning hosted by Sex Positive Portland. You can find more information and tickets here https://www.sexpositiveportland.org/polytopia-2024 Hope to see you there!
Join Dr. Eli for Two Events for Open’s Week of Visibility for Non-Monogamy
Dr. Eli Sheff is joining Open for the Week of Visibility for NonMonogamy with two events — one online and one in person.
Summer 2024 Webinars with Dr. Eli Sheff
Dr. Eli Sheff is presenting several workshops this summer online, such as distinguishing between consensual nonmonogamy and sex addiction for AASECT continuing education credits and parenting in polyamorous families, as well as several Bonding Hour interviews.