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Growing a Therapist (Jossey-Bass Social & Behavioral Science)

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Growing a Therapist is fabulous book that reveals the struggles of what it means to live life and be human. In his book Growing a Therapist, Dr. Jeffrey Kottler speaks not only to those in the counseling profession, but to everyone. Through a series of anecdotes about his life experiences, Kottler takes readers on a remarkable journey of overcoming the obstacles most people face in life, but are afraid to admit. Growing a Therapist will captivate readers with its honesty, humor and traumatic experiences. For the first time, readers have the opportunity to hear someone talking to them about the imperfect and flawed world which makes us vulnerable, and at the same time gives us strength. It is a definite must read for anyone who wants to explore new ways at surviving in a demanding world full of both suffering and joy. In doing so, we are able to find the balance we need in life to overcome our fears and begin living life to our fullest potential. By reading this book, you will learn not only how to be a caretaker of others, but how to be the caretaker of yourself. -- Jeanne Lightly

I am an architect and I never thought I would be interested in a book about being a therapist. That is until I read the online review of Growing A Therapist by jlightly on the amazon.com web site. In jlighlty's review, jlightly says the book is not only for therapists, but for everyone. Jlighlty is right on target. Growing A Therapist speaks to everyone and is a must read! Thanks jlightly and amazon for introducing me to the book Growing A Therapist. I think everyone should be exposed to this book

This important contribution to the clinical literature has an added bonus of being as riveting a page-turner as any novel!

Dr. Kottler is brave to write so personal in his memoirs in Growing A Therapist. I found this book to be enlightening, entertaining and refreshing. I now can view the world in a whole different light. A definite must read!