Ordinary Courage

The road to authenticity.
by Brené Brown, Ph.D., LMSW

The Cruelty Crisis: Bullying Isn't a School Problem, It's a National Pastime

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Brené Brown, Ph.D., LMSW

Brené Brown is a professor and vulnerability researcher at the University of Houston Graduate College of Social Work.

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My latest research is on Wholeheartedness. I want to know:How do we learn to embrace our vulnerabilities and imperfections so that we can engage in our lives from a place of authenticity and worthiness?How do we cultivate the courage, compassion, and connection that we need to recognize that we are enough - that we are worthy of love, belonging, and joy?"

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Books by Brené Brown, Ph.D., LMSW

Image of The Gifts of Imperfection: Let Go of Who You Think You're Supposed to Be and Embrace Who You Are
The Gifts of Imperfection: Let Go of Who You Think You're Supposed to Be and Embrace Who You Are
Image of I Thought It Was Just Me (but it isn't): Telling the Truth About Perfectionism, Inadequacy, and Power
I Thought It Was Just Me (but it isn't): Telling the Truth About Perfectionism, Inadequacy, and Power