Rihanna Assault:
Dr. Leah Klungness's model of public education by seizing a cultural hot topic
Many of you must have read about pop singer Rihanna ("Under My Umbrella") allegedly being beaten by her R&B singer boyfriend Chris Brown - and her recent return to him despite her now famous facial bruises.[Bruises Story: http://www.tmz.com/2009/02/22/rihanna-photo-face-beating/]
On Thursday March 5, 2009 Chris Brown was charged with two felonies in this case:
assault likely to cause great bodily injury and making criminal threats.
Psychologist Dr. Leah Klungness and columnist Rachel Sarah have written Rihanna an open letter educating her about domestic violence and urging her to reach out to a "psychologist" for support and treatment. Their open letter is posted on their website called "singlemommyhood.com"
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as well as the site called "momlogic.com.
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Public Education
This is an example of a bold approach to public education about psychology and psychologists - and seizing on a hot story to do it. In order to reach untapped markets and potential clients sometimes one has to go beyond the usual. Read their entire letter [it's pretty brief] - also look at their little side jab at Dr. Phil type interventions.
Again, here's the link:
Lenny Davidman, Ph.D.Media Watchdog - "Woof"
Thanks, Lenny!
ReplyDeleteThis effort has been especially gratifying to me. especially since an eight year old first alerted me to this story!
The work you do as "media watchdog" is critically important. We're all grateful for everything you do.
Thank you Lenny for sharing the important work of our colleagues. Thank you also to Leah for the initial open letter. I look forward to future posts from both of you.
ReplyDeleteBest wishes!
Lenny, thank you for putting the word out. I'm so thrilled to have found your blog!
ReplyDeleteAnd I'm honored to be working with Dr. Leah, and can't wait to hear more from her.
Lenny, a FABULOUS idea and a gift to psychology. I don't know how you do it and keep track of everything. A BIG Thank You from all of us.
ReplyDeleteI think we should be speaking out publicly more in the form of "open letter" Leah sent. It sends the right message to the public in so many ways. Go Leah!
Best,
Josephine