My newest blog on Psychology Today examines the role that choice plays in polyamory and other forms of consensual non-monogamy, focusing on consent, self-responsibility, and mutual reliance. The image is of an abstract white figure leaning down with its hands on its knees and examining a red line on the ground that branches intoContinueContinue reading “New Psychology Today Blog from Dr. Eli Sheff on Choice in Polyamorous Relationships”
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Satisfied Relationship Coaching Client Testimonial
MK, a client who has been coaching with me for a few months, wrote the most lovely client testimonial and gave me permission to post it here: Dr. Sheff has been an invaluable resource for me as a relationship coach. She has provided valuable insight and information regarding different relationship and communication structures, andContinueContinue reading “Satisfied Relationship Coaching Client Testimonial”
Dr. Eli Sheff Presenting at Dragoncon in Atlanta
I will be presenting on the Skeptic, Alternative History, and Science tracks at Dragoncon this year, as well as being one of the banner carriers for the Skeptic banner in the parade on Saturday. My presentation schedule is: Friday 9/1/17, 11:30 pm Crystal Ballroom, Hilton Title: The Polyamorists Next Door Description: We can learnContinueContinue reading “Dr. Eli Sheff Presenting at Dragoncon in Atlanta”
Bizarro Stories from the Polycule Call for Submissions
Call for Submissions Bizarro Stories from the Polycule: Adventures in Consensual Non-Monogamy Edited by Dr. Eli Sheff Weird shit happens in CNM — weird good and weird bad, weird happy and weird sad. You have stories about it, you know you do. You have talked through them as you decompressed with partners afterwards orContinueContinue reading “Bizarro Stories from the Polycule Call for Submissions”
Review of Mono/Poly Play
Brian Reynolds’s new play Mono/Poly is a laugh-out-loud exploration of the shenanigans that ensue when two monogamous couples meet a polyamorous triad. This delightful and rousing play just opened at the Hudson Theater in Los Angeles, and I had the pleasure of seeing it twice and sitting on the panels after each performance. ContinueContinue reading “Review of Mono/Poly Play”
Polyphobia, Prejudice, & Discrimination: New Psychology Today Blog from Dr. Eli Sheff
In my most recent blog on Psychology Today I explore the experiences that polyamorous folks report with prejudice and discrimination. https://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/the-polyamorists-next-door/201707/polyphobia
Well & Good Interviews Dr. Eli Sheff on Open Relationship Pros & Cons
Zoe Weiner at Well and Good interviewed me recently about when open relationships work, and when they don’t. https://www.wellandgood.com/good-advice/health-pros-cons-of-open-relationship/
Cronica Post Foro: Reflections on Conference in Spain
I just returned to the United States from the first annual Foro Poliamor in Spain, and was completely charmed by it all – the people I met, the places they showed me, and the conference itself. If you have never been to Spain and could possibly travel there, I strongly suggest that you tryContinueContinue reading “Cronica Post Foro: Reflections on Conference in Spain”
Women’s Health Magazine Interviews Dr. Eli Sheff
Alexandria Gomez from Women’s Health Magazine interviewed me recently for a piece on polyamory and consensual non-monogamy. You can find the article here. http://www.womenshealthmag.com/sex-and-love/open-relationships
Psych2go Interviews Dr. Eli Sheff
Julia Vergari at Psych2go recently interviewed me about how polyamory affects people and published her thoughts recently on Psych2go. You can check it out here https://www.psych2go.net/polyamory-eye-opening-interview-elisabeth-sheff/