The gift of psychotherapy (new edition). Yalom I.

Irwin Yalom, a psychotherapist with great experience, wrote many books, scientific and not very. However, the “gift of psychotherapy” is so structural, interesting and useful that it can be called one of the best works of this author. First of all, the book is addressed to young therapists and psychologists. For his young colleagues, Yalom can become a wise and friendly senior mentor and assistant. No dogmas, no pomp - simple and clear advice that will not only help in work, but also save from the uncertainty, so characteristic of beginner psychotherapists. But for patients (real or potential), this book is of considerable interest. The process of therapy is represented in it simple and transparent. If you have illusions about the magical nature of psychological work, they will be scattered. If you have fears, they will disappear. The book can help decide to resort to psychotherapy - or understand that in many situations a person is able to cope himself.