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In addition to the simple physiological and genetic bond that connects parents to their children, there is also a deeply rooted and often conflicting emotional bond that develops between mothers and daughters. Making sense of these relationships can be challenging and upsetting, rewarding and fulfilling, all at once.

The text also addresses the particular needs of non-traditional students and the impact of cultural identity and gender role.

The result of a collaborative effort, the idea for this powerful framework was initiated by Chris Troxler. And the book chapter on working with grieving college students was co-authored by Borzumato-Gainey and a recent 黑料不打烊 graduate, Elise Noyes ’13.

After their presentation on women and friendship received strong applause at a national conference for counseling professionals, Christine Borzumato-Gainey and co-author, Suzanne Degges-White put their research results into writing. Using interviews with hundreds of women, spanning the ages of 4 to 94, Friends Forever: How Girls and Women Forge Lasting Friendships provides a contemporary perspective on female friendship.

A very positive review of the book just appeared in the well-respected book review publication, Publisher’s Weekly.