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Tales from the Couch
- A Clinical Psychologist's True Stories of Psychopathology
- Narrated by: Bob Reed
- Length: 7 hrs and 25 mins
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Tales from the Couch is collection of actual case studies and a primer on psychopathology as well as a captivating reflection on the human condition. Drawn from Dr. Bob Wendorf's 36-year career as a clinical psychologist, the book examines the lives of some of his most troubled patients in a project that aims to both educate and fascinate the listener. Clinical syndromes are described and dramatized by real-life case examples (altered only as necessary to protect patient confidentiality). Each of the 16 chapters focuses on a particular psychiatric diagnosis, including multiple personality disorder, Asperger's, and ADD.
The clinical picture and symptoms are described and explained, then brought to life by case examples taken from the author's practice. Dr. Wendorf presents the cases as a series of narratives - some dramatic, some humorous, most quite poignant. Along the way, the author offers his own reactions to the people and events described here and application to the general human condition as well.
Tales from the Couch offers compelling stories of extraordinary people, clinical conditions, and events - both in and out of the therapy hour - while providing insights into the nature of human beings, mental illness, and the psychotherapeutic enterprise.
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- NF
- 09-10-21
Mesmerising!
Excellent collection of cases. Very mesmerising seeing the application of clinical psychology in real life cases.
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- Mrs A
- 26-05-22
Excellent
As a mental health professional I found this book to be well written, entertaining and informative. The graphic case material could be a too much for some and the author’s clinical approach is perhaps unorthodox. Nonetheless I would recommend. Also, Bob Reed is an excellent narrator.
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- Kelly
- 11-11-22
great
this is a great listen . The way it's narrated is superb with the right amount of humour in many taboo subjects
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- Jst
- 19-12-23
Interesting and thought provoking
As a psychologist it was interesting the changes over the years, the introduction of new labels, the changes in treatments. Very interesting cases too.
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- Amazon Customer
- 31-10-22
Interesting book
Interesting book with some useful insights and comments, for example on the chapter on suicide
However, many examples seem very archaic and difficult to relate in the current internet era.
Further, some of the way of defining patients might not be in line to what you would expect from an experienced professional
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- hayley
- 24-07-23
Interesting read
Anybody interested in MH would like this, being a bpd patient myself I found it very interesting
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- Amazon Customer
- 26-09-20
Enjoyed apart from.
Too much reference to how his female clients looked and the size of their breasts. It made for uncomfortable listening at times. He did not refer to his male clients in the same terms or comment on their looks in the same way.
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- Jamie Blakeway
- 21-03-17
Better than I expected
I really enjoyed this book it was really interesting and got more interesting as it progressed. As an unexpected bonus I also self diagnosed my own disorder as a result of listening to it!
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- maz
- 21-10-21
Enjoyable but occasionally misogynistic
It’s an interesting book and enjoyable. There are quite a few misogynistic references when made me wince. I made allowances because I’ve assumed that this type of behaviour was acceptable back in the day. However it doesn’t age well within a more enlightened society. That said I did enjoy it and would recommend people read it.
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- Anonymous User
- 30-11-23
Interesting and real
Really nice to hear someone speak so knowledgeablely about mental health and with so much passion for helping people and the wider human race.
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