I just finished listening to a fantastic podcast from Poly in the Cities with Kevin Patterson from Poly Role Models. Turns out white folks in the poly community routinely try to tell Kevin Patterson about his experience as a Black person: When Kevin names race in conversations with some poly folks and event or group organizers, it all tooContinueContinue reading “Five Things White People Can Do to Make Their Poly Communities More Welcoming for People of Color”
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Dr. Eli Sheff speaks in Asheville North Carolina Tonight from 6 to 8 pm
I am thrilled to be speaking to the Asheville Poly Network tonight at 6pm. Tickets are $15 and available at the door, and there are still spaces available. Hope to see you tonight! The APN meets at 68 Kentucky Dr, Asheville, NC 28806 Important parking information below: Look for the large building in the back straight upContinueContinue reading “Dr. Eli Sheff speaks in Asheville North Carolina Tonight from 6 to 8 pm”
Loving Without Boundaries Interviews Dr. Eli Sheff
In the first part of a three part series on polyamory research, experiences, and families, Kitty Chambliss at Loving without Boundaries interviews me about my own experiences with consensual non-monogamy and how I ended up studying polyamory. Part two is coming soon! Loving Without Boundaries and show notes can be found here, episodeContinueContinue reading “Loving Without Boundaries Interviews Dr. Eli Sheff”
New Blog on Psychology Today on Abuse in Polyamorous Relationships
In my most recent blog on Psychology Today I look at the protective features that may make some poly families less prone to abuse. This blog is the first in a two-part series, and the second will discuss factors that can increase the likelihood of abuse in a poly family.
See Dr. Eli Sheff Speak in Charlotte NC 8/26
I will be speaking on Seven Types of Consensual Non-Monogamy to the Charlotte Poly Network this coming Friday at 8pm at Hygge Coworking in Uptown Charlotte at 809 W Hill St, Suite C, Charlotte, NC 28208. For the record, North Carolina state legislators’ politics completely suck when it comes to transgender human rights. The poly community in CharlotteContinueContinue reading “See Dr. Eli Sheff Speak in Charlotte NC 8/26”
Dr. Eli Sheff Excited to be Presenting at Endless Poly Summer
This will be my first time at Endless Poly Summer, and I am thrilled to be presenting at the lovely Abrams Creek Retreat Center in the West Virginia Countryside. Not only do I get to lounge in their creek and do some forest bathing, I get to learn from amazing people like authors Patricia Johnson andContinueContinue reading “Dr. Eli Sheff Excited to be Presenting at Endless Poly Summer”
Participate in Survey on Polyamorous Identity & Communication?
Valerie Rubinsky, a doctoral student at Ohio University in the Communication Studies department, is doing her doctoral research on communication and identity in polyamorous relationships. If you would consider taking her survey, please check out the information below. Valerie Rubinsky is recruiting participants for a research study on identity in polyamorous relationships, specifically seeking participantsContinueContinue reading “Participate in Survey on Polyamorous Identity & Communication?”
Press Releasefor Dr. Sheff’s Fall Speaking Tour
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Dr. Elisabeth Sheff EMAIL: drelisheff@gmail.com Polyamory Expert, Dr. Elisabeth Sheff, Touring Fall 2016 Dr. Sheff will be available this fall and is currently booking engagements Dr. Elisabeth Sheff will be touring the both coasts this fall, promoting her new book,When Someone You Love is Polyamorous, and speakingContinueContinue reading “Press Releasefor Dr. Sheff’s Fall Speaking Tour”
Participate in Research on Polyfidelity?
Polyfidelity Research Study Jeff Peterson, LCPC, LPC, NCC is a mental health professional and an advocate for the polyamorous (polyfidelitous) community. He organized the LGBTQ-Affirmative Therapist Guild (Healthcare Guild), a non-profit organization that serves as an advocacy group for alternative relationships, sexual orientation, and gender identity. This confidential study will help mental health professionals better understandContinueContinue reading “Participate in Research on Polyfidelity?”
Beautiful Example of Polyaffective Bisexual Diversity
In a recent Cosmopolitan story, Zachary Zane explains why he decided to take his boyfriend’s wife on a date. Zane’s charming tale provides a perfect example of how he and his boyfriend’s wife develop a polyaffective relationship that makes all of their relationships stronger. It also provides a look at a real poly relationshipContinueContinue reading “Beautiful Example of Polyaffective Bisexual Diversity”