January 10, 2023

I have had a lifelong, profound interest in this topic: the social pressures and relatedchallenges that women of all ages and socio-cultural backgrounds face and how they can dealwith them.          Nine of my twenty-five years in private practice as a psychologist were particularlysignificant. I worked in an outpatient program with an all-female staff and client…

February 12, 2021

Because a simple reason: to be attractive, to be admired by a potential romantic partner, or to fit in. Typical thoughts along these lines are: “If only I looked more like my friend, maybe this guy I’ve met would be interested in me.” Or, “If I weighed less, I would look more professional and get…