Center for the Psychology of Women
The Part of Domestic Violence That Nobody Talks About
Posted on 02/29/2012
Wouldn’t we all like to pretend we weren’t frighteningly wrong about somebody we loved? Wouldn’t we all like to take the worst moments of our lives and find a way to make them disappear? That’s how the cycle of abuse works.You don’t just want to move past this gut-wrenching, awful thing that happened; you desperately want to forget that it happened at all. You want to go back to a time when your world wasn’t ripped apart at the foundation, when you understood your life and your place in it.
Read On...Is There Ever a Right Time To Say Yes?
Posted on 01/5/2012
When do you know when is it right time to get married? Is there a timeline or schedule to follow? What are some factors you should consider before saying yes? In this Engagement 101 article Jessica LeRoy was asked all these questions and more.
Read On...Why Does She Stay With Him?
Posted on 01/5/2012
Ever wonder why women stay with their partner even after they have committed serious crimes such as in the Penn State child abuse case? Jessica LeRoy was interviewed on this topic in the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. So what are the psychological reasons a woman would stand by her man, read on to find out.
Read On...Center for the Psychology of Women Holiday Party
Posted on 12/21/2011
The Center hosted their holiday party at Ray’s and Stark Bar at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art. It was a beautiful evening with the lights from Chris Burden’s Urban Light shining on us for a fun group photo.
Read On...Theater and panel highlights with Jessica LeRoy about grieving the loss of family members over the holidays
Posted on 12/6/2011
The holidays are supposed to be a joyous time of year, but many times it can remind of of those no longer with us. Jessica LeRoy had the opportunity to discuss this theme on a panel for the play, “Crumble (Lay Me Down Justin Timberlake)” along with cookies and gift envelopes that contain money.
Read On...The Feminine Canvas art show and panel highlights with Jessica LeRoy
Posted on 12/5/2011
As the feminist movement has expanded to embrace rights for gay and transgender individuals, the definition of the word “woman” itself is constantly growing and changing. Femininity, the panelists debated, is something that can be created and cultivated, not something that’s assigned along with the bodies that we’re born into.
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