In two minds : tales of a psychotherapist
โ Scribed by Valent, Paul
- Publisher
- UNSW Press
- Year
- 2009
- Tongue
- English
- Leaves
- 350
- Category
- Library
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โฆ Synopsis
Annotation Through the fascinating stories of his work with patients and the examination of his own life story as a Holocaust survivor, the author describes the struggles and discoveries in his varied four-decade career as a retired medical doctor, psychiatrist, and psychotherapist. Each chapter offers a glimpse into psychotherapeutic encounters, ranging from field work with disaster survivors and patients grappling Read more...
โฆ Subjects
Valent Paul 1938 Life change events Psychological aspects Loss Psychology Change Adjustment Resilience Personality trait
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Intro; Half-title Page; Title Page; Copyright; Contents; List of Illustrations; Dedication; Acknowledgements; Introduction; 1 Birth and Parents An infancy in print; 2 The War and Post-War Years Peripatetic and prep-school days; 3 1947-53 St Paul's School; 4 1953-6 Cambridge; 5 The Late Fifties Marri