Publications
Dr. Michelle Rivera-Clonch's scholarship bridges the interdisciplinary fields of depth psychology, counseling, peace studies, peace work, and college student development. Her work has been selected for peer-reviewed academic journals, as a book chapter, and her first traditionally published book explores the depth psychological dimensions of the peace symbol, bringing together psychology, culture, and politics in an innovative examination of peace.
Below are selected highlights from her scholarly portfolio. She is currently at work on her second book, which explores the psychological range of the writing process—including the often mysterious and nonlinear act of writing.
About Dr. Rivera-Clonch's book from the publisher:
"In this book, Rivera-Clonch brings a depth psychological analysis to Post-World War II’s escalating nuclear tensions and rhetoric and links it to today’s increasing consciousness around social injustices and nonviolent activism. This is a timely and relevant interdisciplinary case study exploring the peace symbol through the dimensions of cultural secrets and psychological shadow, nuclearized storytelling and symbology, and grassroots nonviolent social action."
An excerpt from a book review of A Depth Psychological Study of the Peace Symbol:
"To sum up, A Depth Psychological Study of the Peace Symbol is not merely a
historical or symbolic analysis, it is a call to conscience. This is not simply a
matter of policy or warfare; it is a question of identity, ethics, and the future
of humanity itself."
Invited Article on Peace for a
Special Issue on War (2025)
After reading A Depth Psychological Study of the Peace Symbol, the editors at the Journal of Analytical Psychology invited Dr. Rivera-Clonch to contribute the sole article on peace for their Special Issue on War published in Fall 2025.
Chapter 13: Decolonizing Practices for
Western Educators (2020)
At the invitation of Editors Wibben and Donahoe, Dr. Rivera-Clonch's chapter was selected for Part II: Curricula. "Teaching peace and war, as Rivera-Clonch argues, should be both systemic and contextual, empowering local knowledges and drawing on local wisdom. In the classroom we can draw on both the diversity of the students' knowledges and on our own experiences to contribute to these processes" (pp.3-4).
Textbook and Academic Authors
Association (TAA) Blog
Dr. Rivera-Clonch teamed up with the TAA to produce a 4 part blog series titled "The Psychology Behind Writing: Tap Into Your Natural Personality to Assist Your Academic Writing Process."
Journal of College Student Development
An article written during Dr. Rivera-Clonch's tenure as the Assistant Director of the Personal Counseling Center at Rollins College in Winter Park, FL.