We’ve all hit that bump in the road, the setback, the problem. What sets people apart is how they react to that bump. Are you one to spin out of control, in despair? Or do you grab a hold of that wheel and steer yourself straight? Whether it’s a school assignment, a work project, or a volunteer

Jean Petrucelli, Ph.D. In my 29 years as a clinical psychologist and psychoanalyst working with eating disorder patients, I have learned that, paradoxically, the easier part of treatment is symptom alleviation; the more challenging aspect is helping the individual to understand her relationship to

Not long after I was diagnosed with Stage IV gastric cancer, I was introduced to someone who has become special in my life. Her name is Natalie. She arrived when I wasn’t thinking about girls or meeting anyone new. I can’t remember the last time that was the case, but since becoming a part of my

Depression has long been known to relate to body dissatisfaction and eating disorders. Recent research indicates that women in their perimenopausal years may be vulnerable to depression, as depression is more common in times of hormonal change like menarche and menopause. Perimenopausal and

Notions of masculinity and femininity are so embedded in how we are socialized that virtually any behavior can (and often is) interpreted through the lens of gender. Be it what color a person wears to what hobbies one pursues to what profession or interests a person cultivates, notions of