We are thrilled to introduce Dr. Suzanne Manser, a Harvard-trained psychologist, esteemed therapist, and now a poignant author. Her latest works, I Hate You (A Love Letter to My Mother): Healing Paper Cuts, Mother Wounds, and Intergenerational Pain and its companion guided journal, offer a unique blend of personal narrative and professional insight that gives readers powerful, useable tools for self-healing and transformation.
In her deeply personal and professionally enlightening books, Dr. Manser delves into the impact of childhood wounds, particularly those inflicted by mothers, and offers a pathway to healing and self-acceptance.
Our ties to our mothers are ancient. They are built into our cells, established by evolution. So what happens when our mothers fail us? Using her own story, Dr. Manser explains why our mothers wound us, how those wounds shape us, and how we can heal from our childhood traumas and create lives based on us, not our pain. Her experience of growing up with a narcissistic, alcoholic mother is already resonating with readers, and her decades of expertise as a psychologist provides a clear, empathetic perspective to overcoming these deeply rooted issues.
Why Dr. Manser?
- Expertise: Harvard-trained with 28 years of experience.
- Relatable: Candidly shares her personal journey and professional wisdom.
- Impactful: Already resonating with many through her writing and therapeutic practice.
Dr. Manser is available for interviews, guest pieces, and speaking engagements. She is keen to share her insights on topics like the mother wound, the impacts of a narcissistic parent, self-acceptance, and more.
Key Topics and Themes:
- The mother wound and its impact
- Navigating relationships with narcissistic parents
- Learning how to manage hate and other hard feelings
- The journey to self-acceptance and empowerment
- Strategies for building a fulfilling life
Suzanne Manser, PhD is a Harvard-trained psychologist and author. She has been a psychotherapist for almost 30 years, helping thousands of patients learn how to accept themselves and transform their lives. Her clinical specialties include self-acceptance, eating disorders, and anxiety. She practices out of Portland, Oregon.
In addition to her book (I Hate You (A Love Letter to My Mother): Healing Paper Cuts, Mother Wounds, and Intergenerational Pain) and guided journal (I Hate You (A Love Letter to My Mother): A Journal for Healing Your Mother Wound and Transforming Your Life), Dr. Manser writes articles about how to live with self-acceptance and meaning, some of which have been picked up by MSN.com and other publications. She has also given numerous talks and interviews.
Though Dr. Manser’s primary role is therapist, she has worn a variety of hats, including clinic director, professor, supervisor, board member, and consultant. Whether through her therapy, writing, or speaking, Suzanne is dedicated to helping folks heal the pain from their childhood, improve their mental health, and create rich, juicy lives.
