Dr. Michelle Sherman (she/her)

Dr. Sherman joined Momma on June 2, 2025 for a live Q&A via Twitch and YouTube to talk about Trauma, PTSD & Families

About Dr. Sherman

Dr. Sherman (she/her) is a board-certified clinical psychologist in Minnesota who has dedicated her career to supporting families of adults living with a mental illness or trauma history. She is a Fellow of American Psychological Association’s Society for Couple and Family Psychology, and was named their Family Psychologist of the Year in 2022. She is the Editor in Chief of the journal, Couple and Family Psychology: Research and Practice. She worked for 17 years in the VA system and as a Professor at the University of Minnesota and Oklahoma medical schools. In her personal life, she writes books (with her co-author mother) for family members who love someone living with a mental illness/PTSD.

Socials / Links for Guest Connection

• Website - https://www.seedsofhopebooks.com/

• Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/seeds_of_hope_books/

• LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/michelle-sherman-phd-lp-abpp-312897100/

• Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61557940777748

References / Things Mentioned During the Stream

• Favorite Poem/Song: A Brand New Day (The Wiz) 

• Show Recommendations: 

  • The Wiz

  • Hamilton

  • Wicked

  • Ted Lasso

• Tetris Studies: Prevention of PTSD and Treatment of PTSD

• Ambiguous Loss Concept

• NAMI website

• NAMI Homefront website

• National Center for PTSD website