Francesca Brencio
@ipazia76.bsky.social
BA Hons. in Philosophy, PhD Philosophy and Human Sciences, BA in Theology.
Teaching Fellow at the Institute for Mental Health, School of Psychology, University of Birmingham (UK).
Director of the PhenoLab.
APPA Philosophical Counselor
Teaching Fellow at the Institute for Mental Health, School of Psychology, University of Birmingham (UK).
Director of the PhenoLab.
APPA Philosophical Counselor
It has been a pleasure to present on December 2nd a work of mine entitled "Phenomenological inquiry into #Metaphors in #Schizophrenia spectrum disorders" at the Forschungskolloquium at the University of Kassel.
Very grateful for the invitation!
Very grateful for the invitation!
December 5, 2025 at 7:39 AM
It has been a pleasure to present on December 2nd a work of mine entitled "Phenomenological inquiry into #Metaphors in #Schizophrenia spectrum disorders" at the Forschungskolloquium at the University of Kassel.
Very grateful for the invitation!
Very grateful for the invitation!
Delighted to see "Psychiatry after Kraepelin: Ambition, Images, Practices 1926–2026" for @springernature.com (eds. G. Ikkos & T. Becker). Honoured to have contributed a chapter on how #psychiatry intersects with #socialvalues, using the #asperger diagnosis as case
link.springer.com/book/9783032...
link.springer.com/book/9783032...
December 5, 2025 at 7:36 AM
Delighted to see "Psychiatry after Kraepelin: Ambition, Images, Practices 1926–2026" for @springernature.com (eds. G. Ikkos & T. Becker). Honoured to have contributed a chapter on how #psychiatry intersects with #socialvalues, using the #asperger diagnosis as case
link.springer.com/book/9783032...
link.springer.com/book/9783032...
Very pleased to have inaugurated the Passau Lectures on #Political #emotions at the University of Passau.
Very grateful for the invitation!
Very grateful for the invitation!
November 16, 2025 at 9:14 AM
Very pleased to have inaugurated the Passau Lectures on #Political #emotions at the University of Passau.
Very grateful for the invitation!
Very grateful for the invitation!
Some pics of the conference on affective disorders I attended at the end of October in the stunning Villa Contarini, close to Padova (Italy).
The Conference room, called Sala delle Conchiglie, is entirely made with seashells 🐚
The Conference room, called Sala delle Conchiglie, is entirely made with seashells 🐚
November 16, 2025 at 9:10 AM
Some pics of the conference on affective disorders I attended at the end of October in the stunning Villa Contarini, close to Padova (Italy).
The Conference room, called Sala delle Conchiglie, is entirely made with seashells 🐚
The Conference room, called Sala delle Conchiglie, is entirely made with seashells 🐚
Finally announced on the @springernature.com website my new book on #metaphors and their #embodied nature in shaping our #thinking, #feeling, #perception and more.
Very personal note: the book is dedicated to my dear colleague and Riccardo, who died 6 months after we signed the contract ❤️
Very personal note: the book is dedicated to my dear colleague and Riccardo, who died 6 months after we signed the contract ❤️
November 16, 2025 at 9:05 AM
Finally announced on the @springernature.com website my new book on #metaphors and their #embodied nature in shaping our #thinking, #feeling, #perception and more.
Very personal note: the book is dedicated to my dear colleague and Riccardo, who died 6 months after we signed the contract ❤️
Very personal note: the book is dedicated to my dear colleague and Riccardo, who died 6 months after we signed the contract ❤️
A bit late in posting these.
Some pics from my talk in London. Very grateful to The College of Psychoanalysts for their kind invitation 🙏
Some pics from my talk in London. Very grateful to The College of Psychoanalysts for their kind invitation 🙏
November 16, 2025 at 8:57 AM
A bit late in posting these.
Some pics from my talk in London. Very grateful to The College of Psychoanalysts for their kind invitation 🙏
Some pics from my talk in London. Very grateful to The College of Psychoanalysts for their kind invitation 🙏
Attended yesterday the Birmingham Scholar welcome event, on behalf of our School of Psychology.
Birmingham Scholar is the University of Birmingham’s flagship programme of tailored activities, proudly linked to our Access and Participation work, designed to support students from all backgrounds.
Birmingham Scholar is the University of Birmingham’s flagship programme of tailored activities, proudly linked to our Access and Participation work, designed to support students from all backgrounds.
September 26, 2025 at 7:20 AM
Attended yesterday the Birmingham Scholar welcome event, on behalf of our School of Psychology.
Birmingham Scholar is the University of Birmingham’s flagship programme of tailored activities, proudly linked to our Access and Participation work, designed to support students from all backgrounds.
Birmingham Scholar is the University of Birmingham’s flagship programme of tailored activities, proudly linked to our Access and Participation work, designed to support students from all backgrounds.
Great experience yesterday at the Away Day 2025 of the Institute for Mental Health!
September 26, 2025 at 7:19 AM
Great experience yesterday at the Away Day 2025 of the Institute for Mental Health!
Great kick off for the Birmingham Network for Phenomenology and Mental Health! Inspiring day, fruitful conversations and great speakers.
An heartfelt thanks to all the people who presented and attended (in person and remotely) from us!
@matthewbroome.bsky.social @jelliedsours.bsky.social
An heartfelt thanks to all the people who presented and attended (in person and remotely) from us!
@matthewbroome.bsky.social @jelliedsours.bsky.social
September 3, 2025 at 6:37 PM
Great kick off for the Birmingham Network for Phenomenology and Mental Health! Inspiring day, fruitful conversations and great speakers.
An heartfelt thanks to all the people who presented and attended (in person and remotely) from us!
@matthewbroome.bsky.social @jelliedsours.bsky.social
An heartfelt thanks to all the people who presented and attended (in person and remotely) from us!
@matthewbroome.bsky.social @jelliedsours.bsky.social
"Exploring lived experience in mental health", first workshop of the Birmingham Network for Phenomenology and Mental Health.
Happening now, at the Studio (Central Birmingham)
@matthewbroome.bsky.social and @jelliedsours.bsky.social delivering the opening remarks
Happening now, at the Studio (Central Birmingham)
@matthewbroome.bsky.social and @jelliedsours.bsky.social delivering the opening remarks
September 3, 2025 at 10:44 AM
"Exploring lived experience in mental health", first workshop of the Birmingham Network for Phenomenology and Mental Health.
Happening now, at the Studio (Central Birmingham)
@matthewbroome.bsky.social and @jelliedsours.bsky.social delivering the opening remarks
Happening now, at the Studio (Central Birmingham)
@matthewbroome.bsky.social and @jelliedsours.bsky.social delivering the opening remarks
My wonderful colleagues and friends Roxana Baiasu and Chiara Brozzo at the 2nd PhenoLab Summer School in Umbria ❤️
June 13, 2025 at 9:28 AM
My wonderful colleagues and friends Roxana Baiasu and Chiara Brozzo at the 2nd PhenoLab Summer School in Umbria ❤️
Very happy for the beautiful and generous reception of my plenary lecture at the 2nd PhenoLab Summer School! ❤️
June 13, 2025 at 9:25 AM
Very happy for the beautiful and generous reception of my plenary lecture at the 2nd PhenoLab Summer School! ❤️
Our book chapter is finally available!
"Applying Phenomenology in Education. The Case of Special Educational Needs".
I discuss #attention #disorders, a complex umbrella term that necessitates thorough clarification and specialized educational interventions.
link.springer.com/chapter/10.1...
"Applying Phenomenology in Education. The Case of Special Educational Needs".
I discuss #attention #disorders, a complex umbrella term that necessitates thorough clarification and specialized educational interventions.
link.springer.com/chapter/10.1...
May 29, 2025 at 10:54 AM
Our book chapter is finally available!
"Applying Phenomenology in Education. The Case of Special Educational Needs".
I discuss #attention #disorders, a complex umbrella term that necessitates thorough clarification and specialized educational interventions.
link.springer.com/chapter/10.1...
"Applying Phenomenology in Education. The Case of Special Educational Needs".
I discuss #attention #disorders, a complex umbrella term that necessitates thorough clarification and specialized educational interventions.
link.springer.com/chapter/10.1...
Finally here!!
Follow our @uobphenomenal.bsky.social to learn more about the Network and the activities we are organising!
Follow our @uobphenomenal.bsky.social to learn more about the Network and the activities we are organising!
May 21, 2025 at 1:20 PM
Finally here!!
Follow our @uobphenomenal.bsky.social to learn more about the Network and the activities we are organising!
Follow our @uobphenomenal.bsky.social to learn more about the Network and the activities we are organising!
My furry baby turns 13 today! Lola, one of the biggest gifts of my life ❤️
April 5, 2025 at 6:28 AM
My furry baby turns 13 today! Lola, one of the biggest gifts of my life ❤️
The #APA Handbook of Humanistic and Existential Psychology is finally available!
Delighted to have contributed with a co-authored chapter with Susi Ferrarello: "Husserl, Heidegger, and Jaspers: Emergent Perspectives and Advancements"
www.apa.org/pubs/books/a...
Delighted to have contributed with a co-authored chapter with Susi Ferrarello: "Husserl, Heidegger, and Jaspers: Emergent Perspectives and Advancements"
www.apa.org/pubs/books/a...
March 30, 2025 at 9:00 AM
The #APA Handbook of Humanistic and Existential Psychology is finally available!
Delighted to have contributed with a co-authored chapter with Susi Ferrarello: "Husserl, Heidegger, and Jaspers: Emergent Perspectives and Advancements"
www.apa.org/pubs/books/a...
Delighted to have contributed with a co-authored chapter with Susi Ferrarello: "Husserl, Heidegger, and Jaspers: Emergent Perspectives and Advancements"
www.apa.org/pubs/books/a...
The Birmingham Network for Phenomenology and Mental Health!
@matthewbroome.bsky.social @lisabortolotti.bsky.social @jelliedsours.bsky.social @kmurphyhollies.bsky.social @rritunnano.bsky.social @emas-b.bsky.social @femimind.bsky.social @lyndseystonebri.bsky.social and many talented colleagues!
@matthewbroome.bsky.social @lisabortolotti.bsky.social @jelliedsours.bsky.social @kmurphyhollies.bsky.social @rritunnano.bsky.social @emas-b.bsky.social @femimind.bsky.social @lyndseystonebri.bsky.social and many talented colleagues!
March 28, 2025 at 12:39 PM
The Birmingham Network for Phenomenology and Mental Health!
@matthewbroome.bsky.social @lisabortolotti.bsky.social @jelliedsours.bsky.social @kmurphyhollies.bsky.social @rritunnano.bsky.social @emas-b.bsky.social @femimind.bsky.social @lyndseystonebri.bsky.social and many talented colleagues!
@matthewbroome.bsky.social @lisabortolotti.bsky.social @jelliedsours.bsky.social @kmurphyhollies.bsky.social @rritunnano.bsky.social @emas-b.bsky.social @femimind.bsky.social @lyndseystonebri.bsky.social and many talented colleagues!
Our stunning campus under a glorious blue sky!
March 24, 2025 at 7:26 PM
Our stunning campus under a glorious blue sky!
Happy phenomenologists at the excellent 2 days Congress at The Royal Society of Medicine in London - @matthewbroome.bsky.social
March 7, 2025 at 5:34 PM
Happy phenomenologists at the excellent 2 days Congress at The Royal Society of Medicine in London - @matthewbroome.bsky.social
March 5, 2025 at 2:15 PM
Just finished the pp presentation for the Congress at the RSM. Many philosophical and clinical "ingredients".
Spoiler: final quote from the woman who illuminates my philosophical pathway, Mrs Arendt ❤️
Spoiler: final quote from the woman who illuminates my philosophical pathway, Mrs Arendt ❤️
March 4, 2025 at 9:56 PM
Just finished the pp presentation for the Congress at the RSM. Many philosophical and clinical "ingredients".
Spoiler: final quote from the woman who illuminates my philosophical pathway, Mrs Arendt ❤️
Spoiler: final quote from the woman who illuminates my philosophical pathway, Mrs Arendt ❤️
Survival kit! 😅
February 15, 2025 at 5:43 PM
Survival kit! 😅
Just found in my pencil case a post-it left by my son: a fat cat named "Antidepressant"
Miss my kids immensely ❤️ (biological and furry)
Miss my kids immensely ❤️ (biological and furry)
February 8, 2025 at 11:14 AM
Just found in my pencil case a post-it left by my son: a fat cat named "Antidepressant"
Miss my kids immensely ❤️ (biological and furry)
Miss my kids immensely ❤️ (biological and furry)
Honoured to present the work of the PhenoLab at the Boston College Center for Psychological Humanities & Ethics on February 14.
Very grateful to Prof. David Goodman for this kind invitation!
Very grateful to Prof. David Goodman for this kind invitation!
February 1, 2025 at 6:28 PM
Honoured to present the work of the PhenoLab at the Boston College Center for Psychological Humanities & Ethics on February 14.
Very grateful to Prof. David Goodman for this kind invitation!
Very grateful to Prof. David Goodman for this kind invitation!