Melissa Rampelli Ph.D.

About

Melissa Rampelli, Ph.D., is an Assistant Professor of English at Holy Family University in Philadelphia, PA. She specializes in the history of psychology and gender studies among other areas.

Books by Melissa Rampelli Ph.D.

Recent Posts

How Expressive Writing Can Empower Students

Explore how expressive writing can empower students by helping them process emotions and foster personal growth, all through the transformative power of storytelling.

Healing Shame and Trauma Through Writing and Reading

What role can writing and reading play in navigating trauma? Memoirist Barrie Miskin discusses her writing process and how it offered closure, connection, and hope.

A New Mother's Struggle with Dissociation

Barrie Miskin’s memoir explores her battle with derealization depersonalization (DPDR) and the pressures of motherhood—revealing flaws in our approach to maternal mental health.

How Writing Poetry Became a Lifeline for Processing Trauma

How did harnessing horror ironically pull a poet from horror's very depth? Read this deeply personal interview about the power of poetry and pop culture for identity reclamation.

Slaying Trauma: A Pop Culture Healing Journey

From Buffy to the scream queen trope, delve into a journey of transformation and self-discovery as Fuhrer uses iconic narratives to confront and transcend personal trauma.

"Breaking Through" With Books

Can literature truly transform minds and lives? Explore the findings in this study of Shared Reading as a therapeutic approach.

Prescribing Poetry and Prose

The magic of books goes beyond storytelling. Dive into the world of clinical bibliotherapy and explore how literature heals and nurtures our mental well-being.

Bridging the Learning Gap

How do emotions shape learning? Can social and emotional skills boost academic success? Explore the connection here.

How the U.S. Is Failing Moms on Maternal Mental Health Care

The Policy Center’s Maternal Mental Health State Report Cards provide the first-ever comprehensive view into the state of maternal mental health in the U.S. Why are states failing?

Crying It Out: The Complexities of Mood Regulation

Does tearful crying help us to regulate our mood and regain emotional balance?