ORBACH
The Impossibility of Sex: Stories of the Intimate Relationship Between Therapist and Patient
- ISBN 13:
- 9780684864273
- author:
- ORBACH
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Simon & Schuster
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2002
- Pages:
- 256
- Dimensions:
- 140 mm X 216 mm
- Genre:
- Psychoanalysis & psychoanalytical theory
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
The conventional view of a patient in therapy has been that of someone who forms a powerful, erotic bond with the therapist. However, what really happens within the therapist's office is a different story. Distinguished psychotherapist Susie Orbach sheds light on this often-shrouded space, revealing the complex human interactions at the heart of the therapeutic process.
Through six stories of patients struggling with common afflictions such as depression, loneliness, and compulsive eating, Orbach illuminates the impact the client has on her as therapist. She also shares her own experiences, including the unsettling dreams she had while treating a patient consumed by sexual desire. This book breaks new ground by taking us into the center of the therapy relationship, one usually shrouded by therapist-client confidentiality.
Orbach's honest and insightful approach provides a unique perspective on the therapeutic process and the "joint discoveries" that contribute to its effectiveness. This book is a thought-provoking exploration of the intricate dynamics between therapist and patient.
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