Description: What if the reason some people don't heal, change, or thrive is... because of us?
Because of the way we see them, speak to them, believe in them-or don't. This groundbreaking book confronts one of the most overlooked truths in mental health, human services, and leadership: our unexamined beliefs, unconscious biases, and habitual reactions may be the very thing holding others back. Because of Us calls us into a radical self-inquiry, inviting every professional, practitioner, and caregiver to reflect on their mindset, attitude, and tone. Drawing from neuroscience, psychotherapy, trauma-informed care, and lived experience, the authors offer a powerful framework for restoring unconditional positive regard-not as a concept, but as a daily practice. Whether you're a social worker, clinician, case manager, teacher, leader, or advocate, this book will challenge you to look within, take action, and become a true catalyst for healing and growth-in others and in yourself.