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The Gift of Therapy: An Open Letter to a New Generation of Therapists and Their Patients

eng. The Gift of Therapy: An Open Letter to a New Generation of Therapists and Their Patients · 2002
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Interesting Facts

  • The book is a collection of 85 essays where the author shares his experiences and advice for aspiring psychotherapists.
  • Irvin Yalom emphasizes the importance of establishing genuine and deep relationships between therapist and patient.
  • The author highlights the significance of existential questions in psychotherapy, such as death, freedom, loneliness, and the search for life's meaning.
  • Yalom shares personal stories and examples from his practice to illustrate various aspects of the therapeutic process.
  • The book is written in an accessible and informal style, making it useful not only for professionals but also for a broad audience interested in psychology.
The Gift of Therapy: An Open Letter to a New Generation of Therapists and Their Patients
Date of publication: 29 September 2024
Last updated: 1 July 2025
———Original titleeng. The Gift of Therapy: An Open Letter to a New Generation of Therapists and Their Patients · 2002
Genre: Psychology