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Rites of Passage: Initiation into the Culture of Psychiatry

Puneet Chawla Sahota, MD, PhD “Over many generations, healers have learned from one another, passing down wisdom gained in their lifetimes of clinical practice. Internship was my chance to be part this legacy…” I’m so happy to share this blog post by medical anthropologist and Penn psychiatry resident Puneet Chawla Sahota, MD, PhD. Physician burnout is increasingly discussed in popular media, and of course, residency programs. I am now over a year into my psychiatry residency, and have found perspectives

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Infidelity

Dr. Nancy Gambescia, sexologist, author, couples therapist and CCAF Training Faculty, discusses the topic of infidelity: How is it defined? What is the therapist to do with this complicated situation?  And what about forgiveness? We are so fortunate to have Dr. Gambescia share her insight into this painful and complex issue. When a partner consistently hides their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors from the other, a violation of the couple’s intimacy contract has taken place. This is infidelity  – the failure

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About Me

About Me

Dr. Hudak is dedicated to bringing research about the family into public discourses, weaving together the private stories that portray the often hidden cultural landscapes of our time. She is a popular speaker with both professional and lay audiences, addressing topics pertaining to relationships and the family life cycle.