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”
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S//xology Outsiders Training: Understanding Diverse Desires
Join me on September 5–6, 2026, for the S//xual Health Alliance’s S//xology Outsiders: Advanced Clinical Perspectives & Hidden Worlds of Desire—a live, online professional training exploring the identities, relationships, practices, and desires that many clinicians and helping professionals receive little or no formal education about. I will be teaching about the intersections between consensual nonmonogamies/polyamoryContinueContinue reading “S//xology Outsiders Training: Understanding Diverse Desires”
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”
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”
Understanding BDSM: Insights from a WebMD Interview
Recently WebMD interviewed me about how to define BDSM. You can find the information here https://www.webmd.com/sex/what-is-bdsm-sex
Body Positivity Blog on Psychology Today
Dr. Eli’s newest Psychology Today blog explains the false beliefs behind fat phobia and explores how body positivity can enhance emotional and sex lives!
Transgender Man? Consider Participating in Research on Sexual Health & Pleasure
If you are a transgender man, consider checking out this call for participants on research about sexual health and pleasure
American Psychological Association Guidelines for Treating Polyamorous Clients – New Blog from Dr. Eli Sheff on Psychology Today
New guidelines for counselors and therapists treating clients in CNM relationships from Division 44 of the APA.
Jorge Ferrer’s New Book in Series with Rowman & Littlefield
Image: Cover of book with pastel triangles, title reads Love and Freedom Previously I told my readers about an exciting new book series on diverse sex, gender, and relationships that I am co-editing with Dr. Richard Sprott through the publishers Rowman and Littlefield. Now I am very excited to announce that the first book inContinueContinue reading “Jorge Ferrer’s New Book in Series with Rowman & Littlefield”
Act TODAY to Protect LGBT+ Healthcare Access
Image: Action Alert GLMA Health Professionals Advancing LGBTQ Equality with white feather-like icon Provider Sign-On in Support of Non-Discrimination Protections in Healthcare The administration is moving forward with plans to roll back the Healthcare Rights Law, which provides non-discrimination protections in healthcare for transgender and LGB individuals, women, people with disabilities and patients who need communication assistance in theirContinueContinue reading “Act TODAY to Protect LGBT+ Healthcare Access”