Couch Fiction: A Graphic Tale of Psychotherapy - Brossura

Perry, Philippa

Brossura

ISBN 10: 0230252036 ISBN 13: 9780230252035

Casa editrice: Red Globe Pr, 2010

Riassunto

This is not a text book. This compelling case study in the form of a graphic novel vividly explores a year's therapy sessions as a search for understanding and truth. Told in a witty and thought-provoking manner, each engagingly illustrated scene is accompanied by deft commentary. Based on a case study of Pat (our sandal-wearing, cat-loving psychotherapist) and her new client, James (an ambitious barrister with a potentially harmful habit he can't stop), this graphic novel follows the anxieties, frustrations, mind-wanderings and break-throughs of each, through a year of therapy sessions together.

Beautifully illustrated and accompanied by succinct and illuminating footnotes, this book offers a witty and thought-provoking exploration of the therapeutic journey, considering a range of skills, insights and techniques along the way. Whether a student, professional, or client, this is an accessible and entertaining read for anyone interested in psychotherapy.

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Recensione:

'I loved it. I smiled and laughed. And nodded. One to read for sure.' - Susie Orbach, author and columnist
 
'...set to capture the attention of the capital's culture vultures.' - Evening Standard

'Funtastic: How therapy works with all the fun of a cartoon.' - Oliver James is a clinical psychologist, author and broadcaster
 
'Philippa Perry has succeeded brilliantly in demystifying the complexities of the psychotherapeutic encounter by demonstrating not only something about the private conversations which transpire in the consulting room, but also by revealing the hidden thought processes in the mind of both the client and the psychotherapist.  Her beautifully illustrated book "Couch Fiction:  A Graphic Tale of Psychotherapy" will be essential reading for anybody contemplating therapy, and would make an ideal gift for friends and colleagues.' - Professor Brett Kahr, Senior Clinical Research Fellow in Psychotherapy and Mental Health at the Centre for Child Mental Health, London, and Honorary Visiting Professor at Roehampton University.

'The charming pictures show psychotherapy working; the witty and brilliant notes explain how and why.' - Dr Stella Tillyard, author of Aristocrats 
  
'It is a rare thing to find such an informative and accessible book. Recommended as a good way to get a picture of what happens in psychotherapy.' - Diana Shmukler, Visiting Professor of Psychotherapy, Middlesex University, and formerly Associate Professor of Applied Psychology, University of Witwatersrand, South Africa



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'If you've got even a passing interest in psychotherapy you'll want to read this graphic novel three times, at least' --Time Out

Descrizione del libro:

A visually compelling and thought-provoking case-study, captivatingly told with witty detailing. Once picked up, this graphic novel is exceedingly difficult to put down.....

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• Editore: Red Globe Pr
• Data di pubblicazione: 2010
• ISBN 10: 0230252036
• ISBN 13: 9780230252035
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero di pagine: 149
• Disegnatore: Graat Junko