Shoshana D. Kerewsky ’98

Dr. Shoshana D. Kerewsky’s ’98 (New England, PsyD) memoir, “Cancer, Kintsugi, Camino,” describes her experiences in lyrical prose and poetry. A mosaic, the memoir builds the whole from bits and…

Elaine F. Campbell ’09

Dr. Elaine F. Campbell ’09 (New England, PsyD in Clinical Psychology) was quoted in the article “Mental health care – a crisis for teens and children in Western Mass” in The…

Thomas Doherty ’02

Thomas Doherty ’02 (PsyD in Clinical Psychology, New England) was featured in a recent NY Times article “Climate Change Enters the Therapy Room.” Doherty is a psychologist who specializes in…

To Heal Our Communities, We Need to Explore the Unconscious Mind

Psychologist and teacher Dr. Monqiue Bowen believes that the benefits of psychoanalysis extend far beyond the healing and personal growth that can come from exploring one’s subconsciousness. In a country built on whiteness and systemic racism, the act of analyzing unconscious thoughts and behaviors can provides an opportunity for community healing across communities. Having a safe space to have these conversations is essential. In this conversation, Dr. Bowen discusses how therapy can be a place of healing not only for the patient but also for the therapist—and for the community at large.