Finding Hope in the Lived Experience ..., Patte Randal
Finding Hope in the Lived Experience ..., Patte Randal
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Finding Hope in the Lived Experience of Psychosis
Reflections on Trauma, Use of Power and Revisioning Psychiatry

Author: Patte Randal, Josephine Stanton

Narrator: Patte Randal, Josephine Stanton

Unabridged: 10 hr 54 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 07/22/2022


Synopsis

This book offers first-person accounts of the experience of psychosis from the inside and the outside, through the eyes of two doctors, one of whom has experienced psychosis and both of whom have worked for decades in the field of psychiatry.Underpinned by rigorous academic analysis using an evocative duo-ethnographic approach, the book explores the cultural and subcultural influences from childhood onwards – both traumatic and resilience-building – that have shaped their lives. Both authors reflect on strategies they learned early in life for dealing with challenges, each managing to function at a high level while avoiding awareness of their vulnerability.Written in the form of two interacting memoirs, this book is of great interest to researchers, clinicians, and practicing psychologists, as well as a general audience with interest in psychosis.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Madeline on September 21, 2022

I live with a psychotic mood disorder / c-ptsd and I found this book immensely insightful. It was recommended to me by a colleague. I feel grateful to be working in peer support and in the industry when we have people like these two women in the mental health field. Thank you for sharing your mātaur......more

Goodreads review by Alex on February 27, 2024

A powerful, heartfelt and brave memories, this deeply touched and enriched my knowledge behind psychiatric and psychological models. As a mental health professional myself, this book has gifted me with a lot of knowledge and useful terminology for my profession. I have the deepest respect for what eac......more