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The Psychology of Dress

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Self-Help
When Bad Clothes Are Good For You: Part III Weight

Jennifer Baumgartner Psy.D. on December 22, 2010

 After an entire year writing about the power of good dress, fit, form, function, and flattery, I am going to go against everything that I feel is right and true to teach you how to use your "bad" clothes to make you happier and healthier.

 After an entire year writing about the power of good dress, fit, form, function, and flattery, I am going to go against everything that I feel is right and true to teach you how to use your "bad" clothes to make you happier and healthier.

Self-Help
When Bad Clothes Are Good For You: Part II Dating

Jennifer Baumgartner Psy.D. on December 15, 2010

 After an entire year writing about the power of good dress, fit, form, function, and flattery, I am going to go against everything that I feel is right and true to teach you how to use your "bad" clothes to make you happier and healthier.

 After an entire year writing about the power of good dress, fit, form, function, and flattery, I am going to go against everything that I feel is right and true to teach you how to use your "bad" clothes to make you happier and healthier.

Self-Help
When Bad Clothes Are Good For You: Part I Shopping

Jennifer Baumgartner Psy.D. on December 8, 2010

After an entire year writing about the power of good dress, fit, form, function, and flattery, I am going to go against everything that I feel is right and true to teach you how to use your "bad" clothes to make you happier and healthier.

After an entire year writing about the power of good dress, fit, form, function, and flattery, I am going to go against everything that I feel is right and true to teach you how to use your "bad" clothes to make you happier and healthier.

Trauma
Life Lessons Learned from a Dog

Jennifer Baumgartner Psy.D. on November 5, 2010

Lady came to us literally at the end of her rope. After being tied to something somewhere in the DC she somehow snapped herself out of it.

Lady came to us literally at the end of her rope. After being tied to something somewhere in the DC she somehow snapped herself out of it.

Mindfulness
Amazing Aging Grace

Jennifer Baumgartner Psy.D. on June 28, 2010

As my birthday looms over my head, and my friends tell me it is not so bad on the other side, I turn to those techniques I have used in clinical practice and Stephanie Dolgoff's book Formerly Hot Life: Dispatches from Just the Other Side of Young, to help me through another year.

As my birthday looms over my head, and my friends tell me it is not so bad on the other side, I turn to those techniques I have used in clinical practice and Stephanie Dolgoff's book Formerly Hot Life: Dispatches from Just the Other Side of Young, to help me through another year.

Identity
Stop Embarrassing Yourself!

Jennifer Baumgartner Psy.D. on March 22, 2010

Be afraid, be very afraid! Dr. B. will teach you how to avoid the top ten fashion mistakes and give you tips to correct them.

Be afraid, be very afraid! Dr. B. will teach you how to avoid the top ten fashion mistakes and give you tips to correct them.

Stress
Avoid Wedding Dress Stress!

Jennifer Baumgartner Psy.D. on January 18, 2010

 Holiday season is a time of celebration, family gatherings, and engagements! Now that the ornaments are boxed, food is eaten, and ring resized the difficult process of wedding planning looms in the distance. One of the most difficult choices for a future bride is deciding on her wedding dress.

 Holiday season is a time of celebration, family gatherings, and engagements! Now that the ornaments are boxed, food is eaten, and ring resized the difficult process of wedding planning looms in the distance. One of the most difficult choices for a future bride is deciding on her wedding dress.

Sleep
Heft During the Holidays: A Weighty Issue

Jennifer Baumgartner Psy.D. on December 23, 2009

As Christmas winds down, and we are on the precipice of a New Year, we are reminded of our holiday mistakes...and extra slice of cheesecake, a mug of eggnog, a heaping helping of mashed potatoes. Losing weight and getting into shape in the most popular of the New Year's resolutions and often the most difficult to maintain.

As Christmas winds down, and we are on the precipice of a New Year, we are reminded of our holiday mistakes...and extra slice of cheesecake, a mug of eggnog, a heaping helping of mashed potatoes. Losing weight and getting into shape in the most popular of the New Year's resolutions and often the most difficult to maintain.

Anger
Giving Thanks for the Stuff You Have and for the Junk You Don't Need

Jennifer Baumgartner Psy.D. on November 26, 2009

Why does less make us feel better? I found the answer to that question when examining the converse, the reasons we continue to buy more.

Why does less make us feel better? I found the answer to that question when examining the converse, the reasons we continue to buy more.

Freudian Psychology
Keepin’ It Clean on Halloween: Don’t Look Like a Trick Getting a Treat!

Jennifer Baumgartner Psy.D. on October 26, 2009

My finger hovered hesitantly over the computer mouse. Do I buy the demure princess costume or the cheeky cheerleader outfit? I waited for a response but my virtual shopping cart did not provide any answers. This seemingly easy decision represented one that I, like most females, must make frequently when deciding what to wear.

My finger hovered hesitantly over the computer mouse. Do I buy the demure princess costume or the cheeky cheerleader outfit? I waited for a response but my virtual shopping cart did not provide any answers. This seemingly easy decision represented one that I, like most females, must make frequently when deciding what to wear.

Parenting
Back to School Branding

Jennifer Baumgartner Psy.D. on October 2, 2009

Dr. B examines the importance of school dress and its ability to make or break a strong sense of self; as well as helpful tips to make dressing for school a positive experience for students and parents.

Dr. B examines the importance of school dress and its ability to make or break a strong sense of self; as well as helpful tips to make dressing for school a positive experience for students and parents.

Anger
Beginnings

Jennifer Baumgartner Psy.D. on September 1, 2009

Whether it be "on you marks, get set, go", "once upon a time", or "you may start", beginnings of change are never easy. One of the least painful ways to initiate change is through the wardrobe.

Whether it be "on you marks, get set, go", "once upon a time", or "you may start", beginnings of change are never easy. One of the least painful ways to initiate change is through the wardrobe.

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