New Books in Psychology Chani Getter, "Mapito: Embrace Yourself" (BookBaby, 2025)
May 19, 2025
Chani Getter, a psychotherapist, queer activist, and interfaith minister, shares insights from her upcoming book, *Mapito: Embrace Yourself*. She dives into her transformative journey from an ultra-Orthodox background to healing through storytelling. Getter discusses the complexities of emotional responses in therapy, particularly for marginalized identities, and delves into the dynamics of fawning in relationships. She also highlights the importance of self-dating and personal rituals as pathways to self-discovery, underscoring the profound impacts of grief and identity.
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Understanding Amygdala Responses
- People in minority groups often respond to threat by fawning, not fight or flight.
- Fawning means complying to avoid harm, but sometimes making situations "worse" by asserting needs is healing.
Brain Injury Deepened Empathy
- After a traumatic brain injury, Chani often cannot walk properly and asks for help discreetly.
- The injury deepened her empathy, making her less judgmental about others' invisible struggles.
Grief in Everyday Life
- Grief is present in everyday life not only in major loss.
- Pausing together in silence can hold and honor this daily grief deeply.