Psychologist
Hedda Bolgar, PhD (1909–2013): Psychologist and Psychoanalyst
If Hedda Bolgar had a business card, it would read: “Psychoanalyst. Psychotherapist. Mentor. Educator. Supervisor. Social Activist. Feminist. Centenarian. Hostess. Friend.” The typography could be graffiti, spray-painted to represent revolutionary angst and the pursuit of social justice. The design would be delicate with a floral border reminiscent of the gardens at her Brentwood, California abode, […]
Mamie Phipps Clark (1917-1983): Pioneer Psychologist on Racial Identity, Child Development, and Systemic Racism
Mamie Phipps Clark was a pioneering psychologist whose work fundamentally shaped our understanding of racial identity, child development, and the psychological impacts of systemic racism. Her contributions were critical to the advancement of psychology and the civil rights movement, particularly through her groundbreaking research and dedication to community-based mental health services. Born in Hot Springs, […]
Unpacking Depression: An Interview with Psychologist Dr. Margaret Wehrenberg
Today’s guest is Dr. Margaret Wehrenberg. Dr. Wehrenberg is a clinical psychologist in Naperville, Illinois. She is the author of six books on the treatment of anxiety and depression published by W.W. Norton, including, “The Ten Best-Ever Depression Management Techniques: Understanding How Your Brain Makes You Depressed and What You Can Do to Change It” and […]