Meg Jay, Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Education and Assistant Clinical Professor of Psychology, University of Virginia
Supernormal: Stories of Adversity, Resilience, and Growth
Whether it is bullying, the loss of a parent to divorce or death, an alcoholic or mentally ill family member, domestic violence, neglect, or emotional, physical, or sexual abuse, early adversities are experienced by nearly 75% of us. But these experiences are often kept secret, as are our courageous battles to overcome them.
In her latest book, Supernormal: The Untold Story of Adversity and Resilience, clinical psychologist Meg Jay, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Education at the University of Virginia, interweaves cutting-edge research with her work with clients and students over nearly two decades. The book tells the tale of ordinary people made extraordinary by these all-too-common experiences, everyday superheroes who have made a life out of dodging bullets and leaping over obstacles in their way, even as they hide in plain sight as doctors, artists, entrepreneurs, lawyers, activists, parents, teachers, students, and readers.
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Born to Flourish: How New Science and Ancient Wisdom Reveal a Simple Path to Thriving
Richard J. Davidson, Ph.D.
William James and Vilas Research Professor of Psychology and Psychiatry and founder and director of the Center for Healthy Minds, University of Wisconsin-Madison
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Chief Contemplative Officer at Humin and research scientist at UW-Madison's Center for Healthy Minds
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Chief Service Officer of the Illinois Student Assistance Commission
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There Is No Place for Us: Working and Homeless in America
Brian Goldstone, Ph.D.
Journalist and Author
Evanston Township High School Auditorium
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An Objective Look at Meditation Methods and Enlightenment
Elaine N. Aron, Ph.D.
Clinical and research psychologist and bestselling author
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Clinical psychologist and psychoanalyst
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