Recently I had a delightful interview with the folks at New York Times Modern Love podcast about my research on polyamorous families with children, as well as my personal experiences of studying polyamory and deciding that I am monogamous at heart. You can find the podcast here. https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/29/podcasts/polyamory-dating-elisabeth-sheff.html?unlocked_article_code=1.1VA.Gpes.QibeSHbiv5sg
Category Archives: Polyamory
Join Our Workshop on Non-Monogamy Satisfaction
In celebration of OPEN’s Week of Visibility for Non-Monogamy, join us on July6 for “Cultivating Satisfaction in Non-Monogamy.” Learn from the researchon relationship satisfaction in polyamory and CNM and gain insight to makeyour relationship more joyful. This virtual workshop offers AASECT CEU’s. Sign up here:https://www.eventbrite.com/e/cultivating-satisfaction-in-non-monogamy-tickets-1991084669846 The dynamic duo of Tamara Pincus, LICSW and Dr. Elisabeth “Eli” SheffContinueContinue reading “Join Our Workshop on Non-Monogamy Satisfaction”
Cultivating Relationship Satisfaction in Non-Monogamy: Sign Up Now!
In honor of the Week of CNM Visibility sponsored by OPEN, Tamara Pincus and Elisabeth Sheff are hosting a workshop on relationship satisfaction for folks in multiple-partner relationships. Join us on July 6 4 to 5:30 pm (Pacific time) for an informative discussion that includes a summary of the research on relationship satisfaction from Dr.ContinueContinue reading “Cultivating Relationship Satisfaction in Non-Monogamy: Sign Up Now!”
Progress on Polyamory Legal Protections in Portland
Jake Thomas, a reporter at the Guardian, recently interviewed me about the progress that folks in polyamorous relationships are making towards protections in local arenas — specifically Portland Oregon. You can find the article herehttps://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/may/03/polyamory-legal-protections
Join a Study on Polycules: Paid Research Opportunity
Poly Networks Flyer (1)Download Researchers from Northwestern University, Chapman University, and UC Davis are studying the ways in which polycules connect and communicate. If you are at least18 years old and have at least two partners, consider participating in this paid study supported by the Polyamory Foundation. See the flyer above for more information.
Exploring Sustainable Polyamory in Today’s Society
In response to Lindy West’s new book, Holly Baxter at the Independent recently interviewed me about the possibility that polyamory and other forms of consensual nonmonogamy are sustainable. Refreshingly, Baxter offers quite a balanced view of CNM. https://www.the-independent.com/life-style/lindy-west-adult-braces-polyamory-b2946483.html
Monthly Mono-Poly Relationship Support
If you are in a mixed-dynamic relationship where one person wants exclusivity and another wants an open relationship and you could use some help figuring out how to manage it, consider joining us for an online support group the second Wednesday of every month. This coming February 11 and 5 pm Pacific time/8 pm EasternContinueContinue reading “Monthly Mono-Poly Relationship Support”
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”
Understanding Polyamorous Families: A Workshop for Professionals
If you are a counselor, therapist, educator, or other professional who serves families with children and want to develop cultural competency with polyamorous families, please join us this Friday for an online workshop! Using data from the Longitudinal Polyamorous Family Study (1996 – present), Dr. Elisabeth Sheff presents findings relevant to families with multiple adults.ContinueContinue reading “Understanding Polyamorous Families: A Workshop for Professionals”
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”