Dr. Carla Interviewed in Heart & Soul Magazine – April/May 2010: “Special Report: State of Our Girls”
March 24, 2010 by admin
Filed under News & Events
Check out Dr. Carla’s interview in the article, “Protecting Our Girls from Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault” in the April/May 2010 issue of Heart & Soul Magazine (pp. 61-64) where she talks about her work with girls and research findings regarding teen dating abuse and the influence of media.
Article correction:
It was incorrectly reported in this article that I am a medical doctor (M.D.). Please note that I am not a physician. I earned a Ph.D. (Doctor of Philosophy) in Health Behavior and Health Education (cognate: Social Work) from the University of Michigan.
Please consult your physician or other professional health care provider for specific medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.
Teen Dating Abuse
October 1, 2009 by Dr. Carla
Filed under For Teen Girls
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month
Dating abuse is a very serious issue that can happen to anyone regardless of age, race, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, etc. With the heightened attention to dating abuse in the news and everyday conversations after the highly publicized incident involving Chris Brown and Rihanna, it is especially important to dispel myths that perpetuate stereotypes and make it difficult for young women and girls to speak out and seek support.
One of my favorite resources for young women and teens is Love is Respect — a great web site that provides a National Teen Dating Abuse Hotline and helpful information about healthy relationships and teen dating abuse: Visit Love Is Respect and find out more about Signs of Abuse and how you can help raise awareness about this important issue.
Update (March 24, 2010):
Check out Dr. Carla’s interview and teen dating violence resources in the “Special Report: State of Our Girls” article in the April/May 2010 issue of Heart and Soul Magazine. Read the article.
