Paula John, Psychoanalytic and Psychodynamic Psychotherapist, recommends:

The Examined Life by Stephen Grosz

“The psychoanalyst Stephen Grosz describes in his book, ‘The Examined Life’ how psychoanalytic treatments work, by sharing some of the work with his patients as case histories. Each case shows, and is in fact proof of, how psychoanalytic psychotherapies can bring about lasting change through the insights reached in the work and through the relationship with the psychotherapist. As Stephen Grosz puts it, losing ourselves and, through the psychoanalytic work, finding ourselves is the ultimate goal of the treatment. He beautifully illustrates this process with moving real-life stories from his patients.

I would recommend this book to anyone who is interested in pursuing a psychoanalytically oriented psychotherapy as a first taster of what to expect from the treatment and to get to know some of the concepts of psychoanalytic theory, described in a very engaging, non-jargon way. This book is a testament to psychoanalysis and its application.”

The Blurb:

In “The Examined Life: How We Lose and Find Ourselves,” renowned psychoanalyst Stephen Grosz distills over fifty thousand hours of conversations with patients into an eloquent exploration of the human condition. Each chapter is a window into the struggles, fears, and triumphs of ordinary people grappling with life’s complexities. With insight and empathy, Grosz illuminates the ways in which we sabotage and save ourselves, offering a rare and profound glimpse into the subtle art of psychotherapy. This deeply moving book will change the way you understand your own life story—and inspire you to re-examine the narrative threads that shape who you are.

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