Showing results for "Disorders of the Self" in Social Sciences

The groundbreaking work on trauma that remains a “classic for our generation” (Bessel van der Kolk, MD, author of The Body Keeps the Score) Trauma and Recovery is the foundational text on understanding trauma survivors. By placing individual experience in a political frame, psychiatrist...

From the most visible woman writing about weightlifting today, a "profoundly engrossing" memoir and manifesto about how lifting helped dissolve her allegiance to diet culture; taught her to be at home in her body; and led her to grow every kind of strength (Elizabeth Greenwood). In A Physical...

On July 4, 1990, while on a morning walk in southern France, Susan J. Brison was attacked from behind, severely beaten, sexually assaulted, strangled to unconsciousness, and left for dead. She survived, but her world was destroyed. Her training as a philosopher could not help her make sense of things, and many of her fundamental assumptions about the nature of the self and the world it inhabits were shattered.

Every year, millions of withdrawn little girls and chronically overwhelmed women go undiagnosed with Attention Deficit Disorder because they don't fit the stereotypical profile: they're not fast-talking, hyperactive, or inattentive, and they are not male. Sari Solden's groundbreaking study reveals that ADHD affects just as many women as men, and that the resulting depression, disorganization, anxiety, and underachievement are also symptoms of ADHD. Newly revised and updated to reflect the latest clinical research, the book explores treatment and counseling options and more.

An unprecedented guide for any woman with ADHD looking to celebrate her unique brilliance and to embark on a journey of self-discovery. Read by author Tracy Otsuka. ADHD is one of the most common neurological disor­ders in the United States—yet a staggering 75 percent of girls and women...

Two ADHD guys getting by in a neuro-typical world. It's real, it's unfiltered, it's disordered and it's us. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In The Bag System podcast, Melissa C. Water demonstrates that Dissociative Identity Disorder isn’t all a tragedy and that there can be a fondness for Headmates. This stigmatized condition has been viewed with an air of psychopathy, tragedy, or fascination. While alternate identities may sound like science fiction, perhaps, just like the skin we wear, the vulnerability for the mind to break is merely human and relatable. Though, Melissa prefers to see this, not as the mind breaking, but rather, as bending, with more of us now to help each other mend."I'm dissociating into a bag of Skittles; ...

Torie Wiksell, is no stranger to talking about toxic parents and dysfunctional family dynamics. As a therapist Torie focuses on supporting the adult children of parents with borderline and narcissistic personality disorders. She also grew up with a mother who had an unmanaged personality disorder and understands the uniquely complicated aspects of these relationships. Torie brings a refreshingly relatable perspective to navigating a complicated relationship with a parent who has BPD or narcissistic traits while instilling hope that things can get better and ensuring her listeners they are not ...

Are you confused and feeling like you’re not in control of your own life because your husband is isolating you from everyone? Does the thought of escaping your marriage leave you feeling guilty and ashamed even though you are no longer safe? Are you in the process of divorce and you have no idea what your parental or financial rights are? Welcome sister, to She Wears Armor! This podcast is dedicated to growing a safe community of Christian women who encourage and build one another up! Lean in as I teach you practical strategies to navigate your high conflict divorce and show you ways to cope...

Co-hosts Francis Iacobucci (he/him/his) and Catherine Brown (she/her/hers) explore the complexities and profound impacts of eating disorders. With insights from individuals in recovery, mental health professionals, and family members, Eating Disorders: Navigating Recovery helps break the stigma surrounding eating disorders and provides a platform for engagement and connection. The recovery journey is not linear; whether you have struggled with disordered eating for days or years, we are here to help along the way.

No More Suffering in Silence - Disordered Eating and Eating Disorders are Everywhere! I'm Therapist Caise & I specialize in capturing recovery stories, provider support & innovative recovery talk! I am honored to help, and sometimes hold hope,for my clients on their individual paths. I hope this podcast helps you find a similar outlet to start healing. I have over 90 podcasts that include mental health and eating disorder focused interviews, providers of care as well as education and strategies for recovery! I am a specialized therapist with training from The Ohio State University, ...

The UpTic is a podcast that provides an opportunity for the eclectic voices of the TS community to be heard. The topics covered will be as diverse as this neurodivergent population. You will hear personal stories, learn more about Tourette Syndrome and be inspired to live fully. Wherever you are on your TS journey this podcast will inform and engage listeners and offer new insights and perspectives for self-reflection and action.Why Listen?Explore the Iceberg: TS is more than tics. Discover the talents, challenges, and experiences that lie beneath the surface.Expert Takes: Stay updated with ...