https://www.sheboptheshop.com/mixed-dynamic-relationships.html What can you do if one person wants an exclusive relationship, and another wants multiple partners? (Can monogamous and polyamorous people really date each other?) Or all want multiple partners, but with different kinds of connections? Or maybe both people want an exclusive relationship, but have different expectations of what that means? Dr. EliContinueContinue reading “Navigating Mixed-Dynamic Relationships Effectively”
Category Archives: mental health
Breaking Free: Rejecting Purity Culture’s Impact
My newest blog on Psychology Today explores some of the reasons people leave purity culture behind, and some of the outcomes they experience when they reject Evangelical expectations. Shout out to Mx. Tessi Muskrat for their awesome research on this topic! https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-polyamorists-next-door/202507/rejecting-sexual-shame-from-purity-culture #Shame #gender #relationship #Religions #purityculture #personalgrowth #NewBeginnings #healing
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.
Distinguishing Between BDSM and Intimate Partner Violence Continiung Education Webinar March 20
Continuing Education Workshop for counselors, therapists, educators, nurses, and kinky folks who want to learn more about the differencdes between intimate partner violence/abuse and BDSM
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!
New Support Group for Mixed Monogamy/CNM Relationships
Join Dr. Eli every other Monday beginning September 18 for an online support group designed to help people navigating the mono/cnm mixed dynamic.
Playing Mono/Poly Workshop for Mixed Monogamy/NonMonogamy Relationships
Join Dr. Eli September 12 for a workshop on navigating a mixed relationship between someone who wants monogamy and someone who wants nonmonogamy
Diverse Sexualities, Genders, & Relationships Series with Rowman & Littlefield Producing Award-Winning Books!
Dr. Eli has edited to publish five books so far in a series, with more to come. Series seeking submissions
A Satisfied Client is Happy with Dr. Eli’s Continuing Education Workshop
Another satisfied client happy with Dr. Eli’s continuing education workshops.
Last Chance to Enroll in Course on Consensual NonMonogamies for Counselors, Therapists, and Educators
Last chance for discounted enrollment in Consensual NonMonogamies course!