Stories From the Polycule Finalist in INDIEFAB Book of the Year Awards

I am thrilled to announce that my second book, Stories from the Polycule, is a finalist in  INDIEFAB’s Book of the Year Award for 2015!!! In two categories even — Families & Relationships (Adult Non-Fiction) and Anthologies! Thanks to everyone who has helped to make this book such a success.   https://indiefab.forewordreviews.com/books/stories-from-the-polycule/    

Therapeutic Bias Against CNM Clients

My latest blog on Psychology Today looks at therapeutic bias against clients in consensually non-monogamous relationships.   https://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/the-polyamorists-next-door/201603/therapeutic-bias-against-consensual-non-monogamy    

AREWE on March 12 More than Half Sold Out

The Alternative Relationship Education Workshop Event is less than two weeks away, and seats are going fast. I will be joining a team of local mental health professionals to present a special CEU workshop for Counselors, Psychologists, and Social Workers interested in learning how to better support clients in alternative relationship styles. Despite efforts toContinueContinue reading “AREWE on March 12 More than Half Sold Out”

Strategies to Manage Jealousy

In my first in a pair of blogs about jealousy I looked at jealousy in polyamorous and monogamous relationships. The second blog details five strategies useful for managing jealousy. https://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/the-polyamorists-next-door/201602/five-strategies-manage-jealousy

Alternative Relationship Education Workshop Event

Alternative Relationship Education Workshop Event Atlanta March 12

Dr Eli and Other Relationship Experts on Romance in a Digital Era

The folks at The Kewl Shop asked me and other relationship experts to answer the question “How do you have a healthy, balanced, and loving relationship in a digital world filled with noise?” You can check out our answers here. https://www.thekewlshop.com/blogs/news/75668805-relationship-experts-say-unplugging-saves-love

The Center for Alternative Lifestyles Hosts Dr. Eli Jan. 30 & 31

  If you are going to be in the Denver area January 30 and 31, consider joining me with the Center for Alternative Lifestyles for a weekend of talks on consensual non-monogamies and their related social and legal issues. Schedule Saturday January 30, 2016 10 – 11:30: Types of Consensual Non-Monogamy and When they Work 12:30ContinueContinue reading “The Center for Alternative Lifestyles Hosts Dr. Eli Jan. 30 & 31”

Who Counts as a Parent in a Polyamorous Family?

In my new blog on Psychology Today I examine who children in poly families see as parents, how they decide, and what the kids call their parental figures.   https://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/the-polyamorists-next-door/201601/who-counts-mom-and-dad?#_=_

Book Talk in Austin, Texas at BookWoman Nov. 23

  If you are going to be in the Austin, Texas area, please consider joining me for a book talk. I will be reading from my new book, Stories from the Polycule, at BookWoman, Austin’s premier feminist bookstore, at 7pm on Monday November 23. I hope to see you there!   BookWoman 5501 North LamarContinueContinue reading “Book Talk in Austin, Texas at BookWoman Nov. 23”

How Do I Date Expert Column

The website How Do I Date has invited me to blog for them as well. You can check out my profile at http://howdoidate.com/team/elisabeth-a-sheff-ph-d/ They have lots of great experts giving a wide range of advice, so check out How Do I Date today.