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Overcoming the Destructive Inner Voice

True Stories of Therapy and Transformation

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Many people grapple with destructive thought processes or a "critical inner voice" that directs their behavior and, to varying degrees, limits their lives. Using deeply personal and very human stories based on his own clinical practice, noted psychologist Robert W. Firestone illustrates the struggles of his clients to give words to this "enemy within", and in the process overcome its damaging influence. These revealing and captivating stories offer glimpses into the uniquely human relationship that develops in the therapeutic encounter and demonstrate the powerful impact that the experience has on both client and therapist.

Dr. Firestone is the originator of a therapeutic method called "Voice Therapy", by which clients learn to identify the language of the defense system and eventually separate their own point of view from its harmful effects. Each story provides an intimate look into one person's life, illuminates aspects of his or her "dark side", and highlights an important insight into the therapeutic process.

This sensitively written book will evoke emotional responses in listeners, and inspire them to take action to challenge the dictates of their own inner critic.

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"Rounding off these 11 personal accounts is an appendix that plainly illustrates the how-tos of voice therapy, making it clear that anyone can practice it with or without a therapist...professionals in the field of psychology will find the book repays the reading time with plenty of insight." ( Publishers Weekly)
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This book is a quirky collection of stories about various patients that Dr Firestone has worked with. The stories range from intriguing to downright odd and also include some of Dr Firestone’s professional experiences with other clinicians. It is at times amusing, moving, poignant and intriguing.

Quirky, often humorous, intriguing collection of insights into various patients

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Simple theories applied to complex behaviours, to address destructive and long established negative mindsets the author uses case examples to expertly demonstrate his theory

Eye opening

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I am going through therapy to combat my inner critic. I listened to the book and it brought home some coincidences between the cases and my own experiences. I think it was a good book and i will be listening again to help me understand why the inner critic controls so much of my life.

Thought provoking

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I have always been interested in mental health and this was such an excellent listen
What insight the author has!!
I’d have liked to know what happened to Vinnie who he had started to help in around hospital

So interesting

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Learning more about myself and others around us and the positive benefits of talk therapy.

Personal stories

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