Dr. Eli’s newest blog on Psychology Today explains neurodiversity and explores why people with ADHD or autism might be interested in consensual nonmonogamies or BDSM
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Ackerman Institute Hosts Dr. Eli Sheff for Training on Clinical Practice with CNM Clients
Join Dr. Eli Sheff and the Ackerman Institute for continuing education training on consensual nonmonogamies.
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.
Somatic Healing & Suicide Among Kinksters? TASHRA Offers Continuing Education
TASHRA is offering three more courses in 2021, and as always their offerings are well worth a look for anyone who wants to learn more about BDSM, and especially useful to counselors and therapists who wish to develop their cultural competency serving these communities. Register here for clinican training Strange Bedfellows: New Horizons in TherapyContinueContinue reading “Somatic Healing & Suicide Among Kinksters? TASHRA Offers Continuing Education”
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”
Get your Discounted Tickets to PolyDallas Millenium Nov 6 to 8
Image: Infograph with Open to Love November 6 – 8 2020 with butterfly puzzle heart and brown hands surrounded by designs in pink and yellow. PolyDallas Millennium Open To Love: The Virtual Experience is November 6-8, 2020. This is an excellent opportunity for professionals to get continuing education credits, and for polyamorous enthusiasts to gatherContinueContinue reading “Get your Discounted Tickets to PolyDallas Millenium Nov 6 to 8”
Online Certification in CNM Relationships for Therapists with Dr. Eli Opens This Month!
Image: Flyer for Year Long Online Course In collaboration with the Sexual Health Alliance, Dr. Eli Sheff is teaching a year-long course for counselors and therapists wishing to specializing in serving clients in consensually non-monogamous (CNM) relationships. Students in this course will get rich content from industry experts, as well as lectures and discussion withContinueContinue reading “Online Certification in CNM Relationships for Therapists with Dr. Eli Opens This Month!”
Happy Counseling Case Consultation Client
Image: Plastic-looking human-like figures in red, blue, yellow, and pink. Recently I consulted with a counselor who was serving clients in a polyamorous relationship that was having challenges. Her lovely review is below. *********************************************************************** Dr. Sheff is a wonderful consultant who provided very useful resources and strategies to me when I was in a timeContinueContinue reading “Happy Counseling Case Consultation Client”
Year-Long Certification Webinar for Therapists Treating Polyamorous Clients with Dr. Eli and the Sexual Health Alliance
Image: Pastel colors fading into each other as background for information on course Registration is open for a year-long certification class for counselors and therapists who want to specialize in serving people in polyamorous and other consensually non-monogamous relationships. Beginning September 1, 2020 and ending August 2021, the class meets live online the first TuesdayContinueContinue reading “Year-Long Certification Webinar for Therapists Treating Polyamorous Clients with Dr. Eli and the Sexual Health Alliance”
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”