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The Gift of Therapy
- An Open Letter to a New Generation of Therapists and Their Patients
- Narrated by: Don Hagen
- Length: 7 hrs and 39 mins
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Summary
Acclaimed author and renowned psychiatrist Irvin D. Yalom distills thirty-five years of psychotherapy wisdom into one brilliant volume.
The culmination of master psychiatrist Dr. Irvin D. Yalom's more than thirty-five years in clinical practice, The Gift of Therapy is a remarkable and essential guidebook that illustrates through real case studies how patients and therapists alike can get the most out of therapy.
The bestselling author of Love's Executioner shares his uniquely fresh approach and the valuable insights he has gained-presented as eighty-five personal and provocative 'tips for beginner therapists', including:
- Let the patient matter to you
- Acknowledge your errors
- Create a new therapy for each patient
- Do home visits
- (Almost) never make decisions for the patient
- Freud was not always wrong
A book aimed at enriching the therapeutic process for a new generation of patients and counsellors, Yalom's Gift of Therapy is an entertaining, informative, and insightful read for anyone with an interest in the subject.
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- Bo v.
- 12-10-23
Super interesting!!
Overall I loved the book, especially because of all its practical vignettes. Whilst listening to it I felt grateful for having the opportunity to learn from such an experienced master of psychotherapy.
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- Mrs Sheila Hoy
- 29-06-23
Some great learning points
He opens his heart and gives some great insight into how to work with clients.
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- Hayley
- 07-10-23
Wonderful story telling of real life
A great book for therapists, such true and honest summaries of what therapy can offer
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- Jennifer Walker
- 11-01-24
Really useful source of readable tips
No jargon, just useful writing for therapists. Very helpful and easy to listen to. I will buy the book now that I know it’s a readable text!
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- Countrygirl
- 25-09-23
A real gift from Yalom
Sadly, it can’t be long now before we lose Irv Yalom. This book is a marvellous, life affirming example of him at his best, a great example of him “rippling” - paying it forward to a new generation of therapists and their clients, with effects that will long outlast him. A moving and important book about being real, authentic and human in therapy and how that can make all the difference.
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- Anonymous User
- 09-08-23
insightful, reflective & authentic
This was suggested to me by my personal therapist. In many ways this book has been a gift and useful to reflect on my own practice, but also to understand my therapist more. I am a training music therapist and have found these experiences extremely insightful. Thank you. ❤️✨️
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- Anonymous User
- 27-07-23
Absolute Must Read for any new therapists
This book has been a brilliant source of real knowledge from a experienced point of view.
There is over 80 chapters but some are very small snippets of information while others are a but more lengthy.
Very easy listen and I have clipped and bookmarked this book more than any other.
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- Jewelsconway
- 20-10-23
Invaluable resource for trainee therapist
So many eloquent and relevant insights into the world of therapy. An invaluable treasure trove of tips and advice for trainee and indeed qualified therapists. I will go back to this book many times in the future no doubt
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- Mai
- 08-09-24
Amazing
Incredible resource for new therapists. So many digestible gems of wisdom communicated with clarity. Will be coming back to this book often.
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- Lindsay Bramwell
- 12-09-23
Excellent
A brilliant book full of wisdom, tips and insights helpful to any trainee counsellor or psychotherapist.
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