Challenging Empathy: Bipolar Disorder Through the Eyes of Two Mothers and the Therapist

by Orlando Villegas P.h. D., Amy Godwin, Tiffani O' Leary

“Two struggling mothers, each with a son diagnosed with bipolar disorder, brought together through one psychologist. Join them all as they share their struggles and their triumphs in raising and treating David and Nick. From the mother’s first gut instincts during early childhood, to a diagnosis and treatment, to adulthood; these are the journeys of two boys through the eyes of their mothers and the clinical impressions of their psychologist. Their writings were a way to reprocess their interactions with David and Nick to get a better understanding of what they pined through without having guidelines, consistent advice, or a clear goal other than improving quality of life. They share the intensity of everyday moments and their deep, consuming emotions that have challenged their ability to empathize.”

298 pages, Kindle Edition

Published August 23, 2023

Reviews

[Paula Korelitz · Rating 4 out of 5]

Bipolar disorder is one of the most difficult to contend with emotionally and one of the least understood by educational staff.

This informative book is co-authored by a psychologist and two mothers of boys who have finally been diagnosed with bipolar disorder.

The book is written with each author responding in turn and helps the reader understand the difficulties of contending with this diagnosis. Very helpful!

[Roxana Barnett · Rating 5 out of 5]

Powerful book about the strength of a mother’s love, and the loneliness and challenges of raising bipolar kids, along with the psychologist that helped them.