Image: Silhouetted people with rainbow heart In my newest Psychology Today blog, the first in a series on polyamory and COVID-19, I explore the advantages and disadvantages of being polyamorous during a pandemic.
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Monogamous by Orientation: New Blog on Psych Today by Dr. Eli Sheff
Image: Flaming heart with hetero-appearing couple silhouetted in front In my most recent blog on Psychology Today I explain how some people are monogamous by orientation This is the fourth blog in a series that I retrospectively titled In Defense of Monogamy.
Consider Participating in Doctoral Research on Polyamory
Image: brain half colored and half scientific symbols. A colleague asked me to help publicize the research they’re doing for their doctorate in psychology. For more information see below. **************************************************************** My name is Ryan Noel, M.A., and I am a doctoral clinical psychology student at The Wright Institute in Berkeley, California. This confidential study exploresContinueContinue reading “Consider Participating in Doctoral Research on Polyamory”
SDC Interviews Dr. Eli Sheff
Lexi Sylver at SDC interviewed me recently for their expert spotlight, check it out here https://www.sdc.com/group/non-monogamy/lexi-sylver-interviews-dr-eli-sheff-about-non-monogamy/ #polyamory #continuingeducation #therapy #sexeducation #counseling
Starting in June: CE Program on Polyamory for Counselors & Therapists with Dr. Eli Sheff and the Sexual Health Alliance
Business Insider Interviews Dr. Eli Sheff on how Tools from CNM can Help Monogamous Folks
Jessica Stillman at Business Insider recently interviewed me for a piece on the things people in monogamous relationships can learn from consensual nonmonogamy. You can find it here https://www.businessinsider.com/what-consensual-non-monogamy-teaches-people-in-exclusive-relationships#5-thoughtful-transitions-beat-messy-breakups-6
New Psychology Today Blog: When CNM Will Not Work
Image: Heart shape with faces and flames My newest blog on Psychology Today explains why consensual non-monogamy will not work for people who are deeply monogamous. Find it here https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-polyamorists-next-door/202002/when-consensual-non-monogamy-wont-work-monogamous-folks
Celebrate Black Polyamorous Pride This February
The folks at Black Poly Pride have lots going on, celebrating Black Poly History all month this February and having a series of events June 4 – 7 in Washington DC. ***************************************** From February 1- February 29, Black Poly Pride will be running a campaign which will highlight people, organizations, communities, and works of artContinueContinue reading “Celebrate Black Polyamorous Pride This February”
Four Tips for Opening Heteroflex Relationship – New Blog on Psychology Today
Image: Yellow flowers in the shape of the numeral four My most recent blog on Psychology Today provides four tips for people who are considering opening their monogamous relationships to additional partners. This blog is the second in a series of three for heteroflexible couples who are considering consensual nonmonogamy. https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-polyamorists-next-door/201912/when-can-opening-heteroflex-monogamous-relationship-work#_=_
Research on Intersecting Sexual Identities Ends Soon
Last chance! Participate in this study from #div44cnm scholars that examines the experiences of non-monogamous #LGBTQIA folks with diverse identities. Check it out here: http://bit.ly/DiverseIDSurvey#inclusion #diversity #polyamory #openrelationships #intersectionality #lgbtq #lgbt