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The Gift of Therapy

An Open Letter to a New Generation of Therapists and Their Patients

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The Gift of Therapy

By: Irvin Yalom
Narrated by: Don Hagen
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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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this book has been really very helpful for my studies, and will be of use in the future

great book

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He opens his heart and gives some great insight into how to work with clients.

Some great learning points

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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.

Absolute Must Read for any new therapists

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Irvin Yalom is a master of his craft. Although his main therapeutic approach to psychotherapy is rooted in existentialism, I believe that his writings are pertinent to counsellors and psychotherapists working in any, and all of the many different therapeutic approaches, as well as to those outside the profession, but with an interest in human existence. His writings are extremely accessible to all - hugely insightful and informative, without being heavy - and would, I believe, also be of interest to those who have experienced the process of therapy themselves.

I first read this book during my psychotherapy training, and found it helpful then. But revisiting it, after many years of working as a psychotherapist myself, and of running my own practice, I really notice the openness and creativity in Irvin Yalom’s work - such a refreshing insight into an incredibly talented man.

A Breath of Fresh Air!

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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.

Super interesting!!

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