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Misophonia

Moving Away From Reductionist Thinking in Misophonia

Jennifer J. Brout Psy.D, LPC on May 31, 2024

Is misophonia neurological or behavioral? Genetic or learned? Understanding misophonia defies binary thinking. Learn how to apply both/and thinking to conceptualize misophonia.

Is misophonia neurological or behavioral? Genetic or learned? Understanding misophonia defies binary thinking. Learn how to apply both/and thinking to conceptualize misophonia.

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Misophonia Research Takes Another Leap Forward

Jennifer J. Brout Psy.D, LPC on May 22, 2024

Misophonia research has taken a big step forward over the past year.

Misophonia research has taken a big step forward over the past year.

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Have You Been Wondering About Misophonia Treatment?

Jennifer J. Brout Psy.D, LPC on February 19, 2024

Wondering about mental health treatment for misophonia? Hear from researchers about the unified protocol, a transdiagnostic approach addressing emotion regulation in misophonia.

Wondering about mental health treatment for misophonia? Hear from researchers about the unified protocol, a transdiagnostic approach addressing emotion regulation in misophonia.

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A Book About Misophonia by a Researcher Who Has Misophonia

Jennifer J. Brout Psy.D, LPC on January 3, 2024

A conversation with psychologist Jane Gregory, author of Sounds Like Misophonia.

A conversation with psychologist Jane Gregory, author of Sounds Like Misophonia.

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People With Misophonia Add Value to Research

Jennifer J. Brout Psy.D, LPC on December 19, 2023

Involving those with misophonia in research and clinical practice goes a long way. Read about how one mother has gained a voice in the field.

Involving those with misophonia in research and clinical practice goes a long way. Read about how one mother has gained a voice in the field.

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Do You Think Misophonia Sufferers Should Get Accommodations?

Jennifer J. Brout Psy.D, LPC on October 6, 2023

Misophonia researchers disagree about accommodations for children at home and in school, leaving families struggling without answers.

Misophonia researchers disagree about accommodations for children at home and in school, leaving families struggling without answers.

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Misophonia: What Does Treatment Mean to You?

Jennifer J. Brout Psy.D, LPC on September 14, 2023

Misophonia psychology treatment focuses on changing the individual. Audiology focuses on assistive devices. We need to start thinking about treating the disorder itself.

Misophonia psychology treatment focuses on changing the individual. Audiology focuses on assistive devices. We need to start thinking about treating the disorder itself.

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Misophonia Research Is Taking Off

Jennifer J. Brout Psy.D, LPC on June 23, 2023

A recent event gathered researchers who are making important discoveries about misophonia.

A recent event gathered researchers who are making important discoveries about misophonia.

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How Do I Get Some Help With My Misophonia?

Jennifer J. Brout Psy.D, LPC on March 3, 2023

Do you feel alone with your misophonia?

Do you feel alone with your misophonia?

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Thinking About the Consensus Definition of Misophonia

Jennifer J. Brout Psy.D, LPC on November 7, 2022

Does the consensus definition of misophonia hit the mark? What do you think?

Does the consensus definition of misophonia hit the mark? What do you think?

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Do You Have Misophonia? What to Look for in a Therapist

Jennifer J. Brout Psy.D, LPC on July 18, 2022

Confused by misophonia information? Here are a few tricks to work your way through the misophonia maze and gain knowledge.

Confused by misophonia information? Here are a few tricks to work your way through the misophonia maze and gain knowledge.

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Misophonia: How to Combat Parent- and Victim-Blaming

Jennifer J. Brout Psy.D, LPC on April 14, 2022

Did a doctor or friend blame you for your child's misophonia? Rethinking parent- and victim-blaming can help.

Did a doctor or friend blame you for your child's misophonia? Rethinking parent- and victim-blaming can help.

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Misophonia Complicates Relationships in Complex Ways

Jennifer J. Brout Psy.D, LPC on February 24, 2022

Is misophonia causing difficulty in your relationships?

Is misophonia causing difficulty in your relationships?

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Misokinesia, Misophonia, and Mirror Neurons

Jennifer J. Brout Psy.D, LPC on January 13, 2022

Why isn't misophonia treatment research including connections between misokinesia, misophonia, and mirror neurons?

Why isn't misophonia treatment research including connections between misokinesia, misophonia, and mirror neurons?

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Why Do We Stare at Misophonia Trigger Sounds and Visuals?

Jennifer J. Brout Psy.D, LPC on December 2, 2021

Wondering why you stare at misophonia trigger sounds and visuals? Understanding how to combat pre-attention is a great coping skill.

Wondering why you stare at misophonia trigger sounds and visuals? Understanding how to combat pre-attention is a great coping skill.

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How Do We Survive Ourselves?

Jennifer J. Brout Psy.D, LPC on September 1, 2021

Do you wonder how to live with mental health issues? Listening to others with problems may be very helpful.

Do you wonder how to live with mental health issues? Listening to others with problems may be very helpful.

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Groundbreaking Research on the Motor Basis for Misophonia

Jennifer J. Brout Psy.D, LPC on June 4, 2021

Is misophonia simply an auditory disorder? The answer is no. New research reveals that it is also a motor disorder involving mirror neurons.

Is misophonia simply an auditory disorder? The answer is no. New research reveals that it is also a motor disorder involving mirror neurons.

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How Does a Teenager Explain Misophonia?

Jennifer J. Brout Psy.D, LPC on March 17, 2021

How do teenagers describe misophonia? You might be surprised.

How do teenagers describe misophonia? You might be surprised.

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What's Going on with Misophonia Research?

Jennifer J. Brout Psy.D, LPC on December 9, 2020

Wondering what is happening with misophonia research? Progress is happening.

Wondering what is happening with misophonia research? Progress is happening.

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Will Misophonia Gain Entry Into the DSM?

Jennifer J. Brout Psy.D, LPC on October 12, 2020

If misophonia is included in the DSM, what will the positive and negative consequences be?

If misophonia is included in the DSM, what will the positive and negative consequences be?