Letters to a Young Therapist
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“Mοѕt people find talking tο God more satisfying thаn talking tο Freud,” ѕауѕ Pipher, whether thеу believe іn God οr nοt. Fοr fans οf thе bestselling Reviving Ophelia, such реrfесtlу pitched, patient-centered observations wіll seem familiar аnd mοѕt welcome; fοr first-timers, Pipher invites readers: “Mаkе ѕοmе peach tea аnd find a cat fοr уουr lap. Lеt’s visit.” Even thе mοѕt cynical psych snob wіll find thаt visit-a series οf seasonally themed letters tο a…
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1. Baeddan | December 16th, 2009 at 12:27 am
As a grad student in a counseling program, I picked up this book after hearing a portion of Ms. Pipher’s interview with Diane Reams on NPR. I read this book in two evenings. It has a lot of good advice, not just for therapists, but also for clients. She has a very soft, nurturing way of writing which I found delightful. I would highly recommend this book.
2. Saber | December 16th, 2009 at 1:12 am
In her magical new book, “Letters to a Young Therapist,” Mary Pipher uses enchanting and lyrical prose to express her feelings not only about therapy, but also about such topics as nature, marriage, ethics, and happiness. This book is a compilation of letters that Pipher wrote to a graduate student in psychology. Pipher’s letters are filled with gentle humor and a profound understanding of human nature.
Since Pipher began her career as a therapist in 1972, she has learned a great deal about her clients and herself, and this book is the fruit of all that she has learned. She emphasizes that therapy is more of an art than a science, and that therapists bear an enormous responsibility to treat their clients with great care.
Pipher’s ideas are a breath of fresh air in a society that is quick to bash easy targets. For instance, it is fashionable for people to blame their parents and other family members for their problems, but Pipher believes that individuals must ultimately take responsibility for their own choices in life. She also believes that the family unit is so important that we should do everything in our power to support and strengthen it rather than undermine it.
Pipher waxes poetic when she speaks of the power of metaphor and storytelling to enhance people’s lives and imbue their experiences with greater meaning. Pipher is not only a gifted therapist. She is also a talented writer who understands the power of language to change lives. I recommend this book highly for its warmth, wisdom, compassion, and insight into what makes life worth living.
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