Publication Alert: A Skills-Based Model for Promoting Adolescent Sexuality Development
I published a theory paper in the journal Human Development. In the paper, I present a model for thinking about…
Publication Alert!
I published original empirical research, as a first author! I am currently a PhD Candidate in Child Study and Human…
“Benign” Rape
Warning – this story contains explicit descriptions of sexual violence. The writer of this piece wishes to remain anonymous. She…
Testimony for An Act Relative to Healthy Youth
JOINT COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION ***Testimony of Miriam R. Arbeit, M.A. in support of*** ***H. 450/S. 209 An Act Relative…
Introducing “The Debrief”
Great news! I’ve been asked by JewishBoston.com to write a weekly column, “ four years ago. Thank you to all…
Authenticity, writing, and regret
Regret has been my go-to emotion these days. The times in my life I most regret are the times when…
Feministing Contest Final Round
I got the email on Tuesday, October 9: I was selected as one of six finalists for the Feministing.com “So…
Unconventional sex ed lessons from 50 Shades of Grey
In August, I entered the Feministing.com “So You Think You Can Blog” contest. Two blog posts were required for…
Transformative Sex Ed in Action: The Ethical Sexuality Retreat
The Sex Ed Team at the Moishe Kavod House in Brookline, MA had our first ever (first annual?) team retreat…
Safe Space REMIX: Ground Rules for Dance Parties
In sex education, we use ground rules to build safe space during structured conversations. A lot of these safe space…