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413 reviews for:
The Gift of Therapy: An Open Letter to a New Generation of Therapists and Their Patients
Irvin D. Yalom
4.24 AVERAGE
413 reviews for:
The Gift of Therapy: An Open Letter to a New Generation of Therapists and Their Patients
Irvin D. Yalom
4.24 AVERAGE
informative
fast-paced
informative
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
It took me like a year to read this book, but not at all because it wasn't captivating! Two to three page chapters that are so thought-provoking that they give me enough to think about for hours, days, or sometimes weeks! Definitely a must-read for any counselor!
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
informative
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
Took me a while to read completely, i recommend taking time with it, don’t rush to get through it all. There’s a lot of good advice, not just for therapists or psychologists, but also for those attending therapy or thinking of attending therapy. There’s much I agree with in this book, such as the slight criticism of modern therapy being rushed, thinking of patients as having only one issue which much be quickly dealt with within only a few sessions. I think it’s probably helpful and interesting to engage with even if you never intend to see a therapist, it offers good insight into being a person. I particularly liked the sections talking about death and how it should not be ignored, but rather embraced, to be able to live in a way with little regrets. Anyway, it’s good, I shall definitely look into more of Yalom’s work.
Although I don't agree with everything, especially the familiarity with patients, this is the first time I feel like my own practice is mirrored by a recognised therapist. Dr Yalom puts into words what I do with my own patients, what I've felt was the best way for me to practice but couldn't properly explain because so little of the theorical litterature states these practical ideas. Therapy is a gift for both the patient and the practitioner, and this book should be in every psychology class syllabus.
informative
slow-paced