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.

Recent Posts

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?

Practical Ways to Build Children’s Social-Emotional Learning

What is bibliotherapy and how can you use it to support children's SEL at home? Practical tips and book recommendations for your next storytime.

#BesideMyself: The History and Psychology of a Hashtag

Hashtag use is important to social and emotional learning. Here's one example of how.

How Fiction Affects Children's Social-Emotional Learning

Another reason to curl up with a good (fiction) book