Dr. Thema Bryant is a clinical psychologist and 2023 president of the American Psychological Association. She is also a professor of psychology at Pepperdine University and an ordained minister in the African Methodist Episcopal Church. Dr. Thema earned her doctorate from Duke University and completed her postdoctoral training at Harvard Medical School. With more than twenty years of experience in trauma recovery, she has appeared as a mental health expert on television, radio, and print media. Dr. Thema raises awareness about mental health issues on The Homecoming Podcast and her social media platforms.
“Dr. Thema Bryant is teaching people how to come back to themselves
and handle challenges along the way of self-discovery. This book is
a must-read for anyone going through a transition in life or
seeking to learn more about themselves.”
—Nedra Glover Tawwab, New York Times bestselling author of Set
Boundaries, Find Peace
“A wise and empathic guide to (re-)discovering and befriending who
you really are, no matter how much you may have drifted away due to
stressful and painful life events, including not having been seen
or valued by others, outright racism, violence, injustice, and
traumas of all kinds. Dr. Bryant provides many possible pathways
back to experiencing your original wholeness. Whatever path you
take, it will be nothing less than the journey of a lifetime,
starting from precisely where you are. This book arrives at the
perfect time, if you are willing to let it guide you in opening and
reconnecting to your essential beauty.”
—Jon Kabat-Zinn, author of Full Catastrophe Living
"Dr. Thema's invitation in this book is grounding. She encourages
us to release busyness and get present. The resounding message is
we are not lost, we are home. This is a book that everyone needs to
read."
—Alexandra Elle, author of After the Rain
"Dr. Thema Bryant’s Homecoming is a masterwork. It is a book of
wisdom and instruction, a life-changer that teaches us how to
unlock the fullness of our heart. The enlightening work is a lucid
and spirited invitation to peace, a guide along the sacred path to
the forgotten treasure of our authentic self. Homecoming takes us
on an illuminating journey to clarity and calm, so needed in
today’s anxiety-ridden world."
—Susan L. Taylor, founder and CEO of the National CARES
Mentoring Movement and editor in chief emerita of Essence
“There comes a time in our lives when we must silence the lies of
unworthiness and unpack the traumas that have disconnected us from
the truth of who we are. Brilliant, intentional, and healing, Dr.
Thema’s Homecoming guides us on a transformational journey to
reclaiming our full selves. More than a ‘feel-good’ read, the book
provides thoughtful exercises to help us stick with the journey and
grow along the way. If you’re feeling lost, let Homecoming lead the
way by helping you find a nourishing home within yourself.”
—Robyn L. Gobin, PhD, author of The Self-Care Prescription
"Dr. Thema's voice is the one we've been missing! Homecoming will
wake you up from slumber and give you access to the best version of
yourself. Of all the voices of change in the world, Dr. Thema's is
one you should be listening to. It will change your life."
—Justin Michael Williams, author of Stay Woke
“Reading this book makes you feel seen and comforted. Homecoming
delivers gentle and compassionate guidance toward spiritual and
psychological growth.”
—Adriana Alejandre, founder of Latinx Therapy
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