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Self-Abandonment in Women

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Your women clients have been saying “yes” to everything and everyone. They’ve turned away from their own needs and gotten lost in others’. And even though they may feel the negative effects of exhaustion, depletion, and burnout – self-abandonment is a hard habit to break.

In this session, Drs. Avery Hoenig, Lucy Smith, and Jamie Wilson – authors of Overcoming Self-Abandonment – will give you the tools you need to help clients reclaim their identity. You’ll learn:

  • How to name the systemic forces that drive women to self-abandon
  • Strategies to detect the subtle ways that women can silence their own needs and desires
  • Powerful mindfulness, embodied awareness, and self-compassion practices to restore self-connection

Here's What You'll Learn

What is Self-Abandonment?

  • Definition
  • Characteristics
  • Consequences

Systemic/Cultural Roots of Self-Abandonment

  • Cultural and gender scripts underlying self-abandonment
  • Patriarchy
  • Ageism
  • Diet culture
  • Capitalism

Clinical Manifestations

  • 4 types of personal self-abandonment
  • 5 types of relational self-abandonment
  • Utilization of Case example

Pathways to Reconnection/clinical Interventions (cuts across theoretical orientations)

  • Mindfulness/Embodied awareness (IGS vs EGS)
  • Self-compasion

Recommended Resources

Limitations of Research and Potential Risks

Everything You're Getting

  • More than 1 hour of video content
  • Up to 1.0 CE credits
  • Certificate of completion
  • Handouts and resources

Meet Your Experts

Avery Hoenig, PhD

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Dr. Avery Hoenig moved from Jackson, Mississippi, to Dallas in 1996 to attend Southern Methodist University and quickly found a home in the city she loves. She went on to earn her PhD in clinical psychology from the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in 2004. In her private practice, Avery specializes in supporting college students and women throughout their life span as they navigate life transitions, anxiety, and depression.

Avery believes in the importance of connection, growth, and joy both inside and outside of her practice. She enjoys kayaking with her husband and teenager, listening to live music, and winding down with the comfort of a weighted blanket. To learn more about Avery, visit draveryhoenig.com


Speaker Disclosures:
Financial: Avery Hoenig maintains a private practice and is the founder and co-owner of Inspiration from the Couch. She receives royalties as a published author. Avery Hoening receives a speaking honorarium from PESI, Inc. She has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible organizations.
Non-financial: Avery Hoening is a member of the Dallas Psychological Association.
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Lucy Smith, PhD

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Dr. Lucy Smith earned a Master’s in Clinical/Counseling Psychology from Southern Methodist University in 2003 and a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from the University of Colorado at Boulder in 2008. In her private practice, Lucy specializes in the treatment of eating disorders. With a deep appreciation for mindfulness and embodied practices, she offers compassionate care that helps clients reconnect with themselves and find freedom from anxiety, perfectionism, and not-enoughness. 

Beyond her work, Lucy treasures time with her family and pets, enjoys getting lost in a good book, and delights in the rare gift of a day with nothing on the calendar. To learn more about Lucy, visit drlucysmith.com.

 

Speaker Disclosures:
Financial: Dr. Lucy Smith maintains a private practice and is the Founder and Co-Owner of Inspiration from the Coach. She receives royalties as a published author. Dr. Smith receives a speaking honorarium from PESI, Inc. She has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible organizations.
Non-financial: Dr. Lucy Smith is a member of the National Eating Disorders Association and the International Association of Eating Disorders Professionals.
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Media Type:
Digital Seminar
Product Code:
POS150784
Duration:
1 hour, 3 minutes
Copyright:
Apr 30, 2026
Closed Captions:
Available
Format:
Audio and Video

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