For several months now I have been a member of Franklin Veaux’s accountability pod, designated to help Franklin through the process of dealing with the allegations of abuse. As part of my service to the pod, I analyzed the three narratives written by some of Franklin’s ex-partners and posted online. That analysis appears below. ItContinueContinue reading “Sociological Analysis of Three Veaux Survivor Narratives”
Category Archives: social justice
Dr. Eli Sheff Speaking at Finding Freedom LGBTQ Symposium in Palm Springs January 24-26
Join me in Palm Springs later this month. I am excited to be a presenter at the 2019 Finding Freedom LGBTQ Symposium in Palm Springs, January 24-26th. In addition to bringing forward relevant information for best practices in supporting the LGBTQ community with co-occurring disorders, this conference offers:18 CE Hours, Community, Beautiful Weather, and Fun. On FridayContinueContinue reading “Dr. Eli Sheff Speaking at Finding Freedom LGBTQ Symposium in Palm Springs January 24-26”
Sex Down South Starts Today in Atlanta
One of my very favorite sex cons in Atlanta (and there are some FABULOUS sex cons in ATL, so it has some serious competition 🙂 ) is the truly inspirational Sex Down South. The con starts today, and I will be there presenting the Non-Monogamy Mismatch, as well as hanging out with some fantastic sexContinueContinue reading “Sex Down South Starts Today in Atlanta”
Give the Gift of Sexual Freedom this Holiday Season, Donate to These Four Non-Profit Organizations
What do you give the kinkster who has everything? Out of ideas for an eco-friendly gift for the polyamorous folks in your life? Consider giving them the gift of sexual freedom! By supporting one of the four non-profit organizations below, you can help to fight for your gender and sexual minority friends’ and familyContinueContinue reading “Give the Gift of Sexual Freedom this Holiday Season, Donate to These Four Non-Profit Organizations”
Support the Love’s Not Color Blind book tour?
Wanna get an early copy of the definitive book on how race and polyamory? Wanna support the voices and stories of people of color in polyamorous communities? Want insight on creating inclusive environments? Kevin Patterson of Poly Role Models is trying to bring the real talk with his upcoming book Love’s Not Color Blind: Race andContinueContinue reading “Support the Love’s Not Color Blind book tour?”
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
Accessible Multi-linking & Polyamory Virtual Con Still Accepting Panelist Submissions
Good news for anyone who is interested in polyamory but find Cons inaccessible for a variety of reasons. The Accessible Multi-linking and Polyamory Virtual Con, is taking place November 3 – 5 at an Internet-capable screen near you. AMaP is a fully online con designed to be accessible to people who usually can’tContinueContinue reading “Accessible Multi-linking & Polyamory Virtual Con Still Accepting Panelist Submissions”
10 Things Well-Meaning White People Should Stop Doing
As a white liberal – and I mean whiiiiiiiiite some lily white shit white – I never intend to be racist. As a white, lower-middle-class, cis-gendered woman, I have been marinated in white privilege since I was born. Squaring these two opposites – not wanting to be a racist but having white privilege in aContinueContinue reading “10 Things Well-Meaning White People Should Stop Doing”
Dr. Eli Sheff Gives AASECT Training May 20 in Atlanta
Poly Relationship Training 05/20/2017 Therapeutic Issues for Clients in Polyamorous/Consensually Non-Monogamous Relationships Date/Time: Saturday, May 20, 2017 at 09:30 am. Cost: $120.00 (lunch on your own) Location: 1640 Powers Ferry Rd, Bldg 27, Ste 200, Marietta, GA 30067 6 CE’s by AASECT & LPCA-GA Register at http://www.SexTherapistNat.com Please Dr. Elisabeth Sheff and Angelique Burke, LPC, forContinueContinue reading “Dr. Eli Sheff Gives AASECT Training May 20 in Atlanta”
The Polyamorous Black American Anthology — Call for Submissions
Christopher Smith is collecting original stories written by African Americans who identify as polyamorous. If you are in that category, please consider submitting to his anthology! While completing my academic article entitled Open to Love: Polyamory and the Black American (which will be published in The Journal of Black Sexuality and RelationshipsContinueContinue reading “The Polyamorous Black American Anthology — Call for Submissions”