Dr. Sheff Interviewed on MyndTalk

For a new interview with Dr. Sheff about Stories from the Polycule, check out the links below. http://www. MyNDTALK.org -( @ the homepage) -on demand all day @ www.MyNDTALK on Thursday, March 10th After the air date – show will be archived at the site under ‘Thoughtful Thursday  ‘ 89.3 FM/www.wpfwfm.org – 3-4 pm ET – on Thursday, March 10th – After Thursday, March 10th, show will be archived atContinueContinue reading “Dr. Sheff Interviewed on MyndTalk”

Stories From the Polycule Finalist in INDIEFAB Book of the Year Awards

I am thrilled to announce that my second book, Stories from the Polycule, is a finalist in  INDIEFAB’s Book of the Year Award for 2015!!! In two categories even — Families & Relationships (Adult Non-Fiction) and Anthologies! Thanks to everyone who has helped to make this book such a success.   https://indiefab.forewordreviews.com/books/stories-from-the-polycule/    

Combating Therapeutic Bias Against CNM Clients

In my newest Psychology Today blog I complete my series on therapeutic bias. The first blog examined the incidence, sources, and impacts of therapeutic bias against polyamorists and others in consensually non-monogamous relationships, and this second blog provides three ways to combat bias and the resources to follow through.   https://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/the-polyamorists-next-door/201603/3-ways-combat-therapeutic-bias-against-polyamory    

AREWE on March 12 More than Half Sold Out

The Alternative Relationship Education Workshop Event is less than two weeks away, and seats are going fast. I will be joining a team of local mental health professionals to present a special CEU workshop for Counselors, Psychologists, and Social Workers interested in learning how to better support clients in alternative relationship styles. Despite efforts toContinueContinue reading “AREWE on March 12 More than Half Sold Out”

Strategies to Manage Jealousy

In my first in a pair of blogs about jealousy I looked at jealousy in polyamorous and monogamous relationships. The second blog details five strategies useful for managing jealousy. https://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/the-polyamorists-next-door/201602/five-strategies-manage-jealousy

Jealousy Blog on Psychology Today

In my most current blog on Psychology Today, I begin a two  part series on jealousy. Part 1, Confronting Jealousy, looks at different conceptions of jealousy. https://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/the-polyamorists-next-door/201602/confronting-jealousy    

Alternative Relationship Education Workshop Event

Alternative Relationship Education Workshop Event Atlanta March 12

The Center for Alternative Lifestyles Hosts Dr. Eli Jan. 30 & 31

  If you are going to be in the Denver area January 30 and 31, consider joining me with the Center for Alternative Lifestyles for a weekend of talks on consensual non-monogamies and their related social and legal issues. Schedule Saturday January 30, 2016 10 – 11:30: Types of Consensual Non-Monogamy and When they Work 12:30ContinueContinue reading “The Center for Alternative Lifestyles Hosts Dr. Eli Jan. 30 & 31”

Client Testimonial for Relationship Consultation

I recently received this testimonial from some clients who had booked a relationship consultation, and was thrilled to hear what they said. It is posted here with their permission. ***************************** We were in various forms of a polyamorous relationship for over a decade before we decided to formally divorce.  “Divorce” felt like a misnomer for our intentions andContinueContinue reading “Client Testimonial for Relationship Consultation”