Diary of a Country Therapist
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| Rating | : | 4.19 (582 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0789021153 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 288 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-11-04 |
| Language | : | English |
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OPENING THE HEART Seana In graceful prose Marcia Hill opens her heart about the job she loves--being a psychotherapist. As the seasons of her Vermont year turn, tiny details of the changes nature makes in the woods and sky reflect and enhance the human stories she tells. To open the heart of another, one must endure the heartbreak and revel in the joy of each moment, but . "A very moving experience for me" according to Gail O. Anderson. Reading this book was a moving experience for me as a therapist. I found Marcia Hill's observations to range from mildly amusing to profoundly wise. She modeled the kind of vulnerability within a framework of integrity which no doubt makes her a very special clinician. She has the ability to laugh at herself and the profession while it is obvious s. A moving and powerful read A fan in Barre Hill's understanding of and compassion for her clients touched me deeply. Her entries reminded me of Rachel Naomi Remen's My Grandfather's Blessings in that each entry stands alone as a single pearl of wisdom but the whole is a beautiful strand of intimate knowing. I felt bereft when I finished; I wanted to continue in the company of this wise and
Marcia Hill, EdD, is in private practice in Vermont. . She has edited ten books about various aspects of feminist therapy and is the author of "Diary of a Country Therapist" (1994)
Marcia Hill chronicles more than a decade of her thoughts and feelings about practicing therapy in rural Vermont. “If therapists are exposed to what is most tragic in life, we are also privy to what is most inspiring. The author reveals her empathy for her clients, her frustration in money matters, and her anger at the maltreatment of women. My feeling response is what it is; it cannot be commanded or faked. Gain remarkable insight about practicing therapy in a rural community! In Diary of a Country Therapist, Dr. While this text will be enlightening for mental health professionals of all kinds, its accessible, jargon-free style makes it an excellent selection for nonprofessionals who want insight into the mind of a practicing therapist.. &ldquo
-- Polly Young-Eisendrath, PhD, Author of Women & Desire: Beyond Wanting to Be Wanted and The Resilient SpiritMy wish is that everyone would read this book at least once and therapists at least twice. A page turner! I highly recommend this book to therapists at all stages of development. -- Jean Baker Miller, MD, Director, Jean Baker Miller Training Institute, Stone Center, Wellesley College