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Letters to a Young Therapist 1st Edition, Kindle Edition

by Mary Pipher (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.7 out of 5 stars 950 ratings
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Mary Pipher's groundbreaking investigation of America's "girl-poisoning culture," Reviving Ophelia, has sold nearly two million copies and established its author as one of the nation's foremost authorities on family issues. In Letters to a Young Therapist, Dr. Pipher shares what she has learned in thirty years as a therapist, helping warring families, alienated adolescents, and harried professionals restore peace and beauty to their lives. Letters to a Young Therapist gives voice to her practice with an exhilarating mix of storytelling and sharp-eyed observation. And while her letters are addressed to an imagined young therapist, every one of us can take something away from them.

Long before "positive psychology" became a buzzword, Dr. Pipher practiced a refreshingly inventive therapy -- fiercely optimistic, free of dogma or psychobabble, and laced with generous warmth and practical common sense. But not until now has this gifted healer described her unique perspective on how therapy can help us revitalize our emotional landscape in an increasingly stressful world. Whether she's recommending daily swims for a sluggish teenager, encouraging a timid husband to become bolder, or simply bearing witness to a bereaved parent's sorrow, Dr. Pipher's compassion and insight shine from every page of this thoughtful and engaging book.
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  5. Publication date
    Feb. 9 2016
  6. Language
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"A wise and compassionate book."―Washington Post Book World

"In Letters, Pipher comes across as more of a tribal elder than clinician, an empathetic observer offering solid advice that just happens to be supported by decades of research and experience."―Florida Times-Union

“Refreshing, informative and insightful.”―Publishers Weekly

“Writing with her usual grace, compassion and humility, Pipher once again proves herself to be a magnificent storyteller and a wise, trustworthy guide for our times. She speaks straight to the heart.”―Harriet Lerner, Ph.D., author of The Dance of Anger

“Mary Pipher’s tidy, cordial book is so crammed with spunk and wide-ranging wisdom I wish it were required reading for all three branches of government. Pipher has done what we want therapists to do—she’s shared with us her love of life and hatred of cruelty and her hope for all of us.”―Carol Bly, author of Beyond the Writers’ Workshop

“Mary Pipher is a national treasure. Everyone, not just therapists, can benefit from this wise, compassionate, lovely book.”―Jean Kilbourne, author of Can’t Buy My Love

"Pipher's book just might be one of the most soothing books you'll ever read."―The Plain Dealer

“Mary Pipher makes me proud to be a therapist.”―William J. Doherty, author of Take Back Your Marriage

"Giving advice seems to be second nature to her.”―Kirkus

“What shines through the pages of this small book is Mary Pipher’s abundant wisdom, rare compassion, simple courage, disarming charm, and outrageous simplicity.”―Sam Keen, author of Fire in the Belly

About the Author

Mary Pipher has explored the influence of culture on mental health in five books, including the best sellers The Shelter of Each Other, Another Country, and the landmark Reviving Ophelia: Saving the Selves of Adolescent Girls, which spent 154 weeks on the New York Times best-seller list and has been translated into nineteen languages. Her most recent book, The Middle of Everywhere: The World's Refugees Come to Our Town (Harcourt, 2002), explores the effects of globalization on American society. Dr. Pipher has traveled all over the world lecturing to students, health care professionals and community groups. She lives in Lincoln, Nebraska.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B017QL8V2Y
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Basic Books
  • Accessibility ‏ : ‎ Learn more
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ Feb. 9 2016
  • Edition ‏ : ‎ 1st
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1.7 MB
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 213 pages
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0465098958
  • Page Flip ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ 8 and up
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 13 years and up
  • 鶹 Rank: #182,918 in Kindle Store (See Top 100 in Kindle Store)
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Mary Pipher, Ph.D., is a clinical psychologist and author of The Shelter of Each Other: Rebuilding our Families and Another Country: Navigating the Emotional Terrain of our Elders. Awarded the American Psychological Association's Presidential Citation, Pipher speaks across the country to families, mental health professionals, and educators, and has appeared on Today, 20/20, The Charlie Rose Show, PBS Newshour with Jim Lehrer, and National Public Radio's Fresh Air.

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Customers find the content great for clients and an invaluable resource for a practicing psychotherapist. They describe the author's approach as encouraging and normalizing the wide range of feelings we feel. Readers also describe the book as enjoyable and soothing.

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Customers find the content enjoyable, soothing, and an invaluable resource for a practicing psychotherapist. They appreciate the personal stories and how the author learned from her life experiences. Readers also mention the book provides excellent tips for new and seasoned therapists.

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  • Kristen Gray
    5.0 out of 5 stars Comforting and easy to digest read for new therapists
    Reviewed in Canada on February 16, 2025
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    A colleague recommended this book after she received it as a gift. The author’s approach was encouraging and normalized the wide range of feelings we feel as therapists. I read it as I was about to begin a new role and it helped me feel more self assured as I transitioned.
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  • Annabel
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great!
    Reviewed in Canada on December 17, 2024
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    Heartfelt insightful writing. I hope the recipient likes it as much as I do.
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  • BarryK
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great book - Must for any psychotherapist
    Reviewed in Canada on September 17, 2021
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    LTaYT is a very accessibly written book and highlights some of the major underlying issues that a psychotherapist encounters in the context of working with clients. In my opinion this is also a great read for clients as well. The writing is simple, or should I say it doesn't get any simpler. An invaluable resource for a practicing psychotherapist as well as for the client. Highly recommended.
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  • Laura
    4.0 out of 5 stars Good book, easy read
    Reviewed in Canada on January 26, 2025
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    This is a really nice and easy read. It’s not very educational, if that’s what you’re looking for. There were certainly some words of wisdom though.
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  • Robin
    5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful read.
    Reviewed in Canada on February 12, 2023
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    Enjoyable and soothing.
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  • Joanne
    5.0 out of 5 stars Loved this book
    Reviewed in Canada on December 28, 2017
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    This book is an excellent read with excellent tips for all new and seasoned therapist. I enjoyed the personal stories and how this author learned from her life experiences.
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  • Taryn
    5.0 out of 5 stars A must read!
    Reviewed in Canada on November 13, 2019
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    Every therapist young and experienced should Read.
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  • Michelle P
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great for grad students
    Reviewed in Canada on November 2, 2019
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    Such a great read in grad school!
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  • Chili
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great book!
    Reviewed in the United States on May 29, 2025
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    As somebody pursuing a career in this line of work, I found this book extremely beneficial for a young therapist just starting out. A read I recommend often to others.
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  • 鶹 Customer
    2.0 out of 5 stars Boring therapist letters about herself
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 22, 2016
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    Disappointing! Therapist chatter about her mundane daily life written in the form of letters to a younger colleague in supervision. Can't avoid the question why she wrote it all up - Laura, the addressee, must be pitied!
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  • Blue Chavez
    5.0 out of 5 stars Easy read
    Reviewed in the United States on February 23, 2023
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    The author writes this book in the point of view of her writing letters to her student. It’s filled with many insights into therapy that have been helpful to read as an aspiring student.
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  • 鶹 Customer
    1.0 out of 5 stars too superficial
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 28, 2015
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    to me, slushy, over sentimental and polly- annish.
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  • Cathy
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great advice
    Reviewed in the United States on October 29, 2022
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    Very enjoyable read. Great advice for all
    therapist and anyone who is just trying to figure out life. Recommend for all mental health supervisors
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