Brené Brown
Brené Brown, Ph.D., LMSW, is a researcher, writer and professor at the University of Houston, Graduate College of Social Work. For the past ten years, Dr. Brown has studied a concept that she calls Wholeheartedness, "posing the questions: How do we engage in our lives from a place of authenticity and worthiness? How do we cultivate the courage, compassion, and connection that we need to embrace our imperfections and to recognize that we are enough—that we are worthy of love, belonging, and joy?"[1]
Works
Dr. Brown is the author of several books, including the forthcoming book, Wholehearted: Spiritual Adventures in Falling Apart, Growing Up, and Finding Joy (Hazelden, 2011). Her articles have appeared in Self magazine, Elle magazine and many national newspapers. [1]
Publications
- Brown, B. (2010). The Gifts of Imperfection: Let Go of Who You Think You're Supposed to Be and Embrace Who You Are. Center City, MN: Hazelden.[1]
- Brown, B. (2009). Connections: A 12-Session Psychoeducational Shame-Resilience Curriculum. Center City, MN: Hazelden.[1]
- Brown, B. (2007). I Thought It Was Just Me (but it isn't): Telling the Truth About Perfectionism, Inadequacy, and Power. New York:Penguin/Gotham.[2]
- Brown, B. (2007). Feminist Standpoint Theory. In S.P.Robbins, P.Chatterjee & E.R.Canda (Eds.), Contemporary human behavior theory: A critical perspective for social work (Rev. ed.). Boston: Allyn and Bacon.[2]
- Brown, B. (2007). Shame Resilience Theory. In S.P.Robbins, P.Chatterjee & E.R.Canda (Eds.), Contemporary human behavior theory: A critical perspective for social work (Rev. ed.). Boston: Allyn and Bacon.[2]
Newspaper Op/Ed Articles
- Brown, B. (2007, February 17). Voice Lessons from the Dixie Chicks [Op/Ed]. Houston Chronicle, p. B9.[2]
- Brown, B. (2006, January 31). Rising above the Frey: There's no 'truthiness' in lives of recovering addicts [Op/Ed]. Houston Chronicle, p. B9.[2]
- Brown, B. (2005, March 5). Sorry, Dr. Brothers, but shame isn’t ‘good’ for us [Op/Ed]. Houston Chronicle, p.32A.[2]
- Brown, B. (2003, February 14). In defense of passion, but not Clara Harris’ crime [Op/Ed]. Houston Chronicle, p.41A.[2]
- Brown, B. (2002, September 30). Reality TV bites: Bracing for a new season of bullies [Op/Ed]. Houston Chronicle, p. 23A.[2]
Radio & Television Interviews
Dr. Brown's work has been featured on PBS and the Oprah and Friends Radio Network. She is also a frequent guest on radio shows across the United States. [1]
Radio Interviews on Women & Shame
- Interview with Jean Chatzky, Oprah and Friends XM Radio, January 29, 2008[2]
- CNN, Money Makeover, May 8, 2006[2]
- KPFT, Sister Space, Houston, July 1, 2005[2]
- WSIU, Illinois Public Radio, April 4, 2005[2]
- Adrianne Berg, National Syndication, April 3, 2005[2]
- Jack Roberts Live, Cable Radio, March 10, 2005[2]
- WQUB – National Public Radio, MO, IA, March 10, 2005[2]
- Tom Pope – Powernomics, National, March 10, 2005[2]
Television Interviews on Women & Shame
Community Engagements
- Speaker, TEDx Kansas City (2010)
- Speaker, TEDx Houston (2010)
- Speaker, The UP Experience, Unique Perspectives from Unique People (2009)
- Workshop Leader, Omega Institute, Women & Courage: Expressing Women's Wisdom in the 21st Century (2008)
Awards & Acknowledgements
- University of Houston’s “You Are the Pride” Campaign
- Houston's 50 Most Influential Women for 2009, Houston Women's Magazine[1]
- Behavioral Health Scholar-in-Residence at the Council on Alcohol and Drugs in Houston (2008)[1]
References
External Links
- Brené Brown biography on her official website
- Brené Brown biography on the University of Houston, Graduate College of Social Work website