The Gift of Therapy by Irvin D. Yalom Summary
Overview of The Gift of Therapy
In "The Gift of Therapy," renowned psychotherapist Irvin D. Yalom offers intimate wisdom that transformed modern therapy. This beloved guide - recommended in countless training programs - reveals the healing power of authentic human connection, prompting even seasoned clinicians to rethink their approach to the therapeutic relationship.
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When Two Strangers Become Fellow Travelers
A patient once told her therapist a story that would guide his practice for decades. She'd spent years angry at her father for never attending her childhood performances-until she finally asked why. He explained that after working grueling factory shifts, he'd come home, shower, and collapse into bed, setting his alarm to wake for her events. But exhausted, he'd sleep through the alarm every time. "I never knew," she said, tears streaming. "I was looking out my window, never thinking to look out his." This simple revelation captures the essence of transformative therapy: the radical act of seeing the world through another's eyes. For 45 years, Irvin Yalom practiced this art, distilling his wisdom into insights that transcend the consulting room. His approach challenges everything we think we know about healing-that therapists must remain detached experts, that childhood analysis holds all answers, that professional boundaries require emotional distance. Instead, he offers something far more powerful: the recognition that healing happens when two human beings meet authentically, acknowledging their shared vulnerability in facing life's ultimate questions.
The Myth of the Healed Healer
The Rashomon Effect in Your Therapy Session
The Living Laboratory Between You
Dropping the Wizard's Curtain
Facing the Abyss Together
The Gift That Transforms Both Giver and Receiver
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Cree par des anciens de Columbia University a San Francisco
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
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