Recently the lovely folks at Equilibria Podcast interviewed me about my Longitudinal Polyamorous Family Study. We discussed child care, the distribution of labor, and how (these) kids from polyamorous families turn out. You can find it on Spotify and You Tube! Spotify (search “Mental Health Supra Omnia”): https://open.spotify.com/show/0gVcb9AfPxguL5MTPgogMi?si=8fb150a9b4694958 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DqlbHv0DjwI
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Expand Your Counseling Skills: Non-Monogamy Certification Program
Certification Program in Consensual NonMonogamies starts this fall! Are you a counselor, therapist, coach, or social worker who wants to develop greater expertise in serving clients in consensually nonmonogamous relationships? Consider taking the online nine-month certification course that I offer in collaboration with the Sexual Health Alliance. This self-paced course includes three live intensives withContinueContinue reading “Expand Your Counseling Skills: Non-Monogamy Certification Program”
Understanding Polyamorous Families: A Workshop for Professionals
If you are a counselor, therapist, educator, or other professional who serves families with children and want to develop cultural competency with polyamorous families, please join us this Friday for an online workshop! Using data from the Longitudinal Polyamorous Family Study (1996 – present), Dr. Elisabeth Sheff presents findings relevant to families with multiple adults.ContinueContinue reading “Understanding Polyamorous Families: A Workshop for Professionals”
Vote for My SXSW Session on Polyamorous Families
Community voting has opened and I am encouraging you to vote for my session that explores resilience in polyamorous families, Growing Up in Polyamorous Family: Longitudinal Results. It is easy, just follow the link and click on the heart! https://participate.sxsw.com/flow/sxsw/sxsw26/community-voting-edu/page/community-voting/session/1752085522366001DR7t Community support has a big influence on which panels get selected, so please take aContinueContinue reading “Vote for My SXSW Session on Polyamorous Families”
Two Events for OPEN’s Week of Visibility
Sheff Consulting is co-hosting two events for OPEN’s Week of Visibility coming in July 7 – 13 2025. On July 9 Sheff Consulting is collaborating with Melanie Moseley from Hive Love to sponsor a picnic in Overlook Park, Portland Oregon. We meet at 5 pm in the park for a potluck picnic, socializing, games, prizes,ContinueContinue reading “Two Events for OPEN’s Week of Visibility”
Exploring Polyamory: The Future of Family Dynamics
Recently Sigourney Norman at Afropunk interviewed me about polyamorous families and the future of family formations. Check it out here https://afropunk.com/2025/05/polyamory-modern-love-family-dynamics
Understanding the Legal Challenges of Non-Monogamous Relationships
My newest blog post on Psychology Today examines the three most common legal challenges facing consensually nonmonogamous relationships.
Is Monogamy Dead? Insights from Dr. Eli on Dr. Phil’s New Show
https://www.meritstreetmedia.com/show/dr-phil-primetime/is-monogamy-dead Dr. Phil has launched Merit Street Media, a new network that hosts a range of shows including the Dr. Phil Show. Earlier this fall he interviewed me for the episode “Is Monogamy Dead?” You can find the episode here
Summer 2024 Webinars with Dr. Eli Sheff
Dr. Eli Sheff is presenting several workshops this summer online, such as distinguishing between consensual nonmonogamy and sex addiction for AASECT continuing education credits and parenting in polyamorous families, as well as several Bonding Hour interviews.
Adult Children of Polyamorous Parents Blog on Psychology Today
My most recent blog on Psychology Today explores the three primary responses that adult children have to their parents coming out as polyamorous.