David Bedrick J.D., Dipl. PW

About

David Bedrick, J.D., Dipl. PW, is a counselor, attorney, and teacher. He is the author of Talking Back to Dr. Phil: Alternatives to Mainstream Psychology and Revisioning Activism: Bringing Depth, Dialogue, and Diversity to Individual and Social Change. His newest book is: You Can't Judge a Body by Its Cover: 17 Women's Stories of Hunger, Body Shame, and Redemption.

David is the founder of the Santa Fe Institute for Shame-based Studies where he teaches and works with individuals from all over the world. He completed graduate work in psychology at the University of Minnesota and clinical training at the Process Work Institute, where he is a diplomate and adjunct faculty member as well as a member of the ethics committee and the advisory board for the master of arts program in conflict facilitation.

Books by David Bedrick J.D., Dipl. PW

Recent Posts

Witnessing Racial Violence

A Personal Perspective: The stories we tell ourselves about the murder of a Black man by Black police officers are a window into the psyche of our nation.

When Criticism Turns to Shame (And When It Doesn't)

Shame annihilates. Being criticized often leads to shame. Here's why it happens and what you can do about it.

A Personal Note on Aging

A Personal Perspective: We long for youth, but aging blesses us with depth, grace and a closeness with our true selves. Here's my personal reflection.
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Seeing Your Body Through Loving Eyes

Weight loss programs rarely work, yet many of us feel compelled to try them anyway. It may be due to a harsh, authoritarian inner critic.

What Are You Really Hungry For?

What if understanding your emotional hungers, whether for love, power, respect, or other, is critical to understanding your hunger for food?
Here's how it works.

Why You’re Not Wrong, Your Diet Programs Were

There’s a giant crime at the heart of the way women feel about themselves and their weight. Want to know what it is?

Setting Healthy Boundaries: A Key to Healing Shame

Early shaming undermines one's natural self-protective impulses. Learning to set boundaries is key to healing shame.

The Shaming of Our Needs

Why do we question, judge and shame our needs? How does this effect our relationships? Can we communicate our needs in ways that foster true intimacy?

Embracing Diversity in Relationships

How do we shift from a phase of unity and harmony in our relationships to embracing diversity? How do we be our true selves with another person who is different from us?

When Relationships Fall Apart

When relationships falter, there are many roads a couple can take. Which path will you choose?