New guidelines for counselors and therapists treating clients in CNM relationships from Division 44 of the APA.
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Participate in Research on CNM Relationships?
My esteemed colleague Dr. Sharon Flicker at Sacremento State University is conducting research on consensually nonmonogamous relationships – more information below. If you’re in a consensually non-monogamous relationship and at least one of your partners has at least one other partner, please participate in this 20-30 minute anonymous, online survey (password: CNM2021): https://bit.ly/3d8JHNQ
Jorge Ferrer’s New Book in Series with Rowman & Littlefield
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 in that series is coming out! Dr. Jorge Ferrer has written a fantastic …
New Yorker Interviews Dr. Eli Sheff on Polyamory
Andrew Solomon recently interviewed me for his piece in the New Yorker he entitled The Shape of Love. You can find it here The Shape of Love
Participate in Research on CNM Relationship Maintenance?
Are you currently in, or have you been in a consensually non-monogamous relationship (e.g., swinging, polyamorous, or open relationship) and want to contribute to science? My colleagues and I are conducting a study looking at the practices and guidelines that people in CNM relationships follow to help manage relationships with multiple partners. I hope that …
Two New Studies on Polyamory Recruiting Participants
There are two new research projects coming out of the powerhouse team associated with Division 44 of the American Psychological Association Task Force on NonMonogamy lead by Drs. Amy Moors and Heath Schechinger. Scholars are recruiting for two new studies aimed at understanding the experiences, well-being, and relationship dynamics of people engaged in consensually non-monogamous …
Interview With Kenya and Carl Stevens
Founders of Jujumama Love Academy and long-time polyamorous leaders Carl and Kenya Stevens gave me a great interview about the African roots of multiple partner relationships and how African Americans are doing polyamory today. Interview with Kenya and Carl Stevens K= Kenya C= Carl E= Eli E: How did you get involved in polyamory? K: …
New Psych Today Blog on Personal Growth Via Polyamory from Dr. Eli
In my newest blog on Psychology Today I explore the ways in which some people cultivate personal growth through consensually non-monogamous relationships.
See Dr. Eli Sheff and others at Nerd Night in Chattanooga
Nerd Nights happen in pubs, taverns, and bars across the US, with smart people chatting about interesting ideas over alcohol. What could be better?!?!?!?! Admission is FREE Wednesday May 15 7:30 pm The Barley , 235 E MLK BLVD|Chattanooga| TN |37403|423-682-8200 This Nerd Night, sponsored by Devori Kimbro at the University of Tennessee in Chattanooga, …
Guest Post on Pheromones in Polyamory from Jack Wristen
Do Pheromones Play a Role in Polyamorous Families? Polyamory can be a difficult concept to navigate when you are fairly new to the idea or you have just begun to realize that you personally may be polyamorous. Many of us have been conditioned to accept the idea that monogamy is the standard to which we …