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Lying on the Couch

Irvin D. Yalom
eng. Lying on the Couch · 1996
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Main Ideas

Main Ideas

  • Exploration of psychotherapeutic relationships and their complexities.
  • Ethical and moral dilemmas in the practice of psychotherapy.
  • The impact of a therapist's personal issues and biases on the treatment process.
  • The problem of trust and deception in therapeutic relationships.
  • The interaction between a therapist's professional and personal life.
  • The role of self-analysis and reflection in a therapist's professional development.
Lying on the Couch
Date of publication: 29 September 2024
Updated: 1 July 2025
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Author: 
Irvin D. Yalom
Original title: eng. Lying on the Couch · 1996
Genre: Psychology
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