Gifted Woman Resources
Welcome to some of my favorite sources to hand out to clients!
Giftedness/Neurodiversity sources that do not negate women:
Living With Intensity: Understanding the Sensitivity, Excitability, and the Emotional Development of Gifted Children, Adolescents, and Adults by Susan Daniels
The G-Word Film… Coming out soon!
ADHD for Smart Ass Women by Tracy Otsuka (Podcast)
Unleash Monday: The Podcast for Bright and Quirky Adults (2e Adults Podcast) by Nadja Cereghetti (podcast of Erin Keeley in here)
The Drama of the Gifted Child: The Search for the True Self by Alice Miller
Gifted Grownups: The Mixed Blessings of Extraordinary Potential by Marylou Kelly Streznewski
Neurotribes: The Legacy of Autism and the Future of Neurodiversity by Steve Silberman
Your Rainforest Mind: A Guide to the Well-Being of Gifted Adults and Youth by Paula Prober
The Dyslexic Advantage: Unlocking the Hidden Potential of the Dyslexic Brain by Brock by Brock Eide, Fernette Eide
Misdiagnosis and Dual Diagnoses of Gifted Children and Adults: ADHD, Bipolar, OCD, Asperger's, Depression, and Other Disorders (2nd edition) by James T. Webb
Smart Girls in the 21st Century- Understanding Talented Girls and Women by Barbara A. Kerr, PhD and Robyn McKay, PhD
(note, there are some parts of this book that are biased by the authors pick of cultural pools of people to study: class/race/religion. Erin does not agree with many conclusions and several contradict the G-word conclusions on diversity and inclusion, but this does not mean the book is not useful in other ways. This is the only known resource on women in giftedness, so I included it.)
XX Brain/Women’s Studies and Science of Women:
The XX Brain: The Groundbreaking Science Empowering Women to Maximize Cognitive Health and Prevent Alzheimer's Disease by Lisa Mosconi PhD
Patriarchy Stress Disorder: The Invisible Inner Barrier to Women's Happiness and Fulfillment by Dr. Valerie Rein
Burnout: The Secret to Unlocking the Stress Cycle by Dr. Emily Nagoski
Estrogen Matters by Avrum Bluming
Addiction to Perfection- The Still Unravished Bride (Studies in Jungian Psychology) by Marion Woodman
The Moment of Lift: How Empowering Women Changes the World by Melinda Gates
A Woman’s Guide to Power Unbound by Kasia Urbaniak
The Right to Sex by Amia Srinivasan
Come As You Are: The Surprising New Science That Will Transform Your Sex Life by Emily Nagoski, PhD (the missing science of female sexuality)
Anger: The Misunderstood Emotion by Carol Tavris (recommended by the Gottman Institute)
The Chalice and the Blade by Riane Eisler
Organizational Psychology designed by Women:
The Fearless Organization: Creating Psychological Safety in the Workplace for Learning, Innovation, and Growth by Amy C. Edmondson
Lean Out: The Truth About Women, Power, and the Workplace - Marissa Orr
Relationship Skills (these do not negate XX intelligence. I do not recommend books on controlling emotions like EQ 101 books.)
Getting Real: Ten Truth Skills You Need to Live an Authentic Life - Susan Campbell
Insecure in Love: How Anxious Attachment Can Make You Feel Jealous, Needy, and Worried and What You Can Do About It
Leslie Becker-Phelps PhD
Anger: The Misunderstood Emotion - Carol Tavris (recommended by the Gottman Institute)
Nonviolent Communication: A Language of Life: Life-Changing Tools for Healthy Relationships - Marshall Rosenberg, PhD
Memoirs/Story-telling/Mythology:
Educated: A Memoir - Tara Westover
The Chronology of Water: A Memoir - Lidia Yuknavitch
Red Hot and Holy: A Heretic's Love Story - Sera Beak
Women Who Run with the Wolves: Myths and Stories of the Wild Woman Archetype Original recording - Dr. Clarissa Pinkola Estes (3 hr. Sounds True Audible recording recommended!)
Untie the Strong Woman: Blessed Mother's Immaculate Love for the Wild Soul Audible Audiobook – Original recording - Clarissa Pinkola Estes
Any workshop or blog by Dr. Douglas Brooks of The University of Rochester Religious Studies and Rajanaka Yoga