books, research, and articles
books
Jewish Mothers Tell Their Stores: Acts of Love and Courage
A collection of personal narratives written by Jewish mothers from different backgrounds around the world exploring the question —what does it mean to be a Jewish Mother at the turn of the millenium.
Haworth Press (2000)
Comprehensive Textbook of Psychotherapy: Theory and Practice
Chapter entitled Psychotherapy with Women in Theory and Practice co-authored with Dr. Annette Brodsky
Book chapter detailing the factors clinicians need to consider when conducting psychotherapy with women.
Oxford University Press (1995)
Essentials of Rorschach Assessment
Chapter entitled Principles of Interpretation co-authored with Dr. Nancy Kaser-Boyd
This step-by-step guide provides a clear and concise reference for those who want to understand and use the Rorschach inkblot test.
Wiley Press (2000)
Jewish Women in Therapy: Seen But Not Heard
Chapter entitled Cultural undertones in Therapeutic Work with a Psychotic Jewish Patient
A personal narrative exploring my experience of being a young Jewish psychology student and working with a patient whose delusion is that he is my Rabbi.
Routledge Taylor and Francis Group (1991)
PsyCRITIQUES (2006)
A co-authored review (with Dr. Annette Brodsky) of Clinical Psychology: Insider Edition, a textbook that presents the various decision trees that lead to the practice of psychology, and also provides important information for students considering a career in clinical psychology.
research
Let’s Dance: A Holistic Approach to Treating Veterans With Posttraumatic Stress Disorder
A pilot research project showed how an expressive group movement intervention promoted well-being, self-confidence, and stress reduction for veterans diagnosed with PTSD.
PTSD.PubMed Central (2016)
Personality Assessment of Substance-Dependent Patients in a Therapeutic Community
Description of a structured personality assessment protocol for substance-dependent patients and how to integrate the results therapeutically within a milieu community.
Journal of Substance Abuse Treatment (1996)
articles
A Little Kindness Goes a Long Way to Improve Happiness and Mental and Physical Well-Being in Veterans
Describes the 9-week mindful self-compassion program that I provide for Veterans which helps them manage their emotional pain by replacing harsh self-criticism with mindfulness, a sense of shared humanity, and self-kindness.
Department of Veteran Affairs
Expressive Movement: The Transformative Power of Dance for Veterans
Descibes the Dance for Veterans program that I co-teach with collaborator Christine Suarez which helps Veterans use expressive movement and community connection to process difficult emotions and enhance their emotional well-being.
Department of Veteran Affairs