Verena Karl, Eddy Sadzakov

Of Wolves and Bears

Re-Defining the Norm: Hypersensitivity, Autism, ADHD and the Neurodivergent Umbrella

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Produktbeschreibung

What on earth is going on with our children? And what is going on with us humans? In this book Verena Karl und Eddy Sadzakov address a phenomenon that is shaping present-day society in profound ways. Ever more children are deemed behaviorally challenged. More and more often they are given psychosocial diagnoses. Youth and family service agencies report rising numbers of overburdened parents. People are, seemingly, deviating from the social norm; they are classified as impaired, sick, or even mentally disabled. Pediatricians' offices note skyrocketing cases of autism, ADHD, and children and youth with developmental disabilities. But what are the families to do with these diagnoses, and how do the diagnoses affect the families? What are the possible causes? Are children and families receiving adequate support? Is all of this "normal"? The suffering and despair that many families experience has become unbearable. Something has to change. Yet, it is not the individuals who should change; rather, the ways in which society relates to this phenomenon need to be rethought. The explanatory models and ways of understanding need to be examined with fresh eyes. In this book the authors describe their search for explanations and solutions. A metaphor - that of wolves and bears - became their answer. They vividly illustrate why it is often so hard to find solutions to the challenges in our lives. This natural metaphor builds courage and empowers us to develop a different perspective. It paves the way toward reconciling with ourselves, our families, and our fellow human beings, engendering an enormous sense of relief. Join us on a journey with wolves and bears ...

Produktdetails

• Verlag: mompox Verlag
• Seitenzahl: 196
• Erscheinungstermin: 23. Dezember 2025
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 215mm x 135mm x 13mm
• Gewicht: 273g
• ISBN-13: 9783948070342
• ISBN-10: 3948070342
• Artikelnr.: 76233145

Autorenporträt

born 1978, licensed social worker, systemic therapist I am mom to two wonderful children and enjoy country life on the Lower Rhine with my family. My passions include traveling, music and flea markets. I am sometimes a bit crazy and at the same time down-to-earth. This alone shows me how much diversity there can be in a single person. How exciting does it get when I look at my fellow human beings? The separation of my parents showed me at an early age how unique family life can be, with the associated challenges, but also opportunities. The ideas of tolerance and charity were of fundamental importance in my family. That shaped me a lot. The diversity of people has always enriched and fascinated me. And also the courage with which many people deal with things, even though they may be disregarded by others. People on the margins, different cultures, different lifestyles, different images have always sparked my interest and never frightened me. A little Miss Marple lives inside me I am simply curious about people. Why does someone see the world the way they do; why do they have a particular view, and what consequences does that have for them? I always want to understand, with the desire to accept, respect and, in the best case, connect. This was also a motivation for my profession. As a licensed social worker with additional training as a systemic family therapist, I have mainly worked in outreach work to support families in crisis situations and help them regain their self-efficacy. I am infinitely grateful that people trust us and that they entrust us with their lives and their stories. I always learn so much about others and about myself at the same time! What makes me uneasy is not the diversity of people, but the prevention of diversity. That is what I am working against with all my heart.