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Episode 25: Loving Someone with a Mental Illness or History of Trauma
Psychology Life Lessons is a podcast where we listen in on conversations with experts and try to extract life lessons, and maybe a little wisdom.
In this episode, Dr. Dan Lannin interviews Dr. Michelle Sherman, a clinical psychologist with 30 years of experience and coauthor of “Loving Someone with a Mental Illness or History of Trauma.” Dr. Sherman shares her journey from working with veterans and their families to co-authoring books with her mother aimed at supporting families affected by mental illness. She discusses the unique challenges faced by those who love someone with mental illness–from navigating healthcare systems to managing personal boundaries. Dr. Sherman offers practical insights on emotional validation, understanding PTSD, and maintaining hope while caring for others. The conversation illuminates how combining professional expertise with genuine compassion can help both individuals with mental illness and their loved ones find paths toward healing and growth.
Podcast available on:
- Apple
- Spotify
Dr Sherman is a board-certified clinical psychologist, a Fellow of the American Psychological Association, and the Editor of the APA journal, “Couple and Family Psychology: Research and Practice.” After serving 17 years in the VA healthcare system, and over two decades in academia (professor at the University of Oklahoma and Minnesota), she is now in private practice. She was named the American Psychological Association’s Family Psychologist of the Year in 2022.
Check out Dr. Sherman’s books and other resources here.
Disclaimer: The content on this site is for informational or educational purposes only, and does not substitute professional medical advice or consultations with healthcare professionals. Additionally, the opinions and viewpoints expressed in this podcast do not necessarily reflect the entities that employ the host or guests.
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By Dr. Dan LanninPsychology Life Lessons is a podcast where we listen in on conversations with experts and try to extract life lessons, and maybe a little wisdom.
In this episode, Dr. Dan Lannin interviews Dr. Michelle Sherman, a clinical psychologist with 30 years of experience and coauthor of “Loving Someone with a Mental Illness or History of Trauma.” Dr. Sherman shares her journey from working with veterans and their families to co-authoring books with her mother aimed at supporting families affected by mental illness. She discusses the unique challenges faced by those who love someone with mental illness–from navigating healthcare systems to managing personal boundaries. Dr. Sherman offers practical insights on emotional validation, understanding PTSD, and maintaining hope while caring for others. The conversation illuminates how combining professional expertise with genuine compassion can help both individuals with mental illness and their loved ones find paths toward healing and growth.
Podcast available on:
- Apple
- Spotify
Dr Sherman is a board-certified clinical psychologist, a Fellow of the American Psychological Association, and the Editor of the APA journal, “Couple and Family Psychology: Research and Practice.” After serving 17 years in the VA healthcare system, and over two decades in academia (professor at the University of Oklahoma and Minnesota), she is now in private practice. She was named the American Psychological Association’s Family Psychologist of the Year in 2022.
Check out Dr. Sherman’s books and other resources here.
Disclaimer: The content on this site is for informational or educational purposes only, and does not substitute professional medical advice or consultations with healthcare professionals. Additionally, the opinions and viewpoints expressed in this podcast do not necessarily reflect the entities that employ the host or guests.