Barbara Bate, PhD, knows about tsunamis. Living in the Pacific Northwest, she likens the threat of killer waves that engulf whole communities to the experiences of people who fear their own "tsunamis of the mind." Extreme changes of emotion and energy can be devastating to the person who is living through them and to others who are close to them.
Many people hide their symptoms from their closest friends and loved ones due to stigma and shame. Maybe you are experiencing an inner tsunami, confused by what is happening, and ashamed to ask for help. If you feel alone in this struggle, Barbara Bate assures you that this is not the case. She will introduce you to a courageous community of people who have shared your struggle and are in recovery.
Join Barbara, a survivor of the emotional pain from a brain-based disorder, as she converses candidly with a wide spectrum of individuals. All of them have experienced severe depression and bipolar conditions. Nearly all of them have attempted suicide before finding effective help and support. Their stories offer hope to those who suffer and to those who struggle to understand them. Tsunami of the Mind exemplifies the power of knowledge and community to change minds-and save lives.
About the Author: Barbara Bate, PhD, gifted teacher, writer, musician, and spiritual guide, studied at the College of Wooster, Yale University, the University of Edinburgh, the University of Oregon, and McCormick Seminary. In 1980, she founded the Women's Studies Program at Northern Illinois University.
Bate has been invited to speak to audiences all over the USA and beyond. Her many publications include Communication and the Sexes, Women Communicating, and Freedom in the Pulpit, and the video series "Leading in the Spirit."
Bate lives in Ocean Park, Washington. She served as both local and state president for the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) for Pacific County and Washington State. She has also been president of the governing board for Willapa Counseling Center, a nonprofit mental health center. She is certified as a state trainer for the Wellness Recovery Action Program (WRAP) and the NAMI Connection Recovery Support Group.
