If you have ever wondered what goes on in the thoughts of a therapist during a session, or you are curious as to what to expect in a psychotherapy session, then you will find In The Therapist’s Chair, by Dr. Jacqueline Simon Gunn a worthwhile read. The material in this book is relevant for patients, people contemplating therapy and for those studying to be psychotherapists.

Understand The Therapist’s Point of View

Patients and potential patients are given the unique opportunity to take a rare look into the mind of the therapist. Dr. Jacqueline Simon Gunn’s book allows the reader to explore the motivation behind the choices a therapist makes in terms of what to disclose and what not to disclose to a patient in treatment. She brings to light the observations, intuition and great care a therapist uses when determining the correct course of treatment to fit a particular patient’s needs.

Those seeking therapy will find comfort as they come to understand the level of compassion, understanding and professionalism it takes to be a psychotherapist. In The Therapist’s Chair will help to set straight many misconceptions about therapy. The complex relationship between therapist and patient is explored, including the boundaries between doctor and patient.

Professionals Can Learn From Each Compelling Case Study

New psychologists and future psychotherapists will venture into the professional world of an experienced psychotherapist’s practice. Several compelling case studies are introduced, involving patients with a variety of psychological disorders.  Insight is given into the lives of the heartbroken, those with relationship issues, eating disorders and people recovering from trauma and abuse.

Dr. Jacqueline Simon Gunn presents many specific situations where the therapist’s judgement is relied upon to determine what if any physical touch is appropriate, and whether or not it is beneficial or damaging to the patient to accept personal gifts.

She describes what it is like to share in the grief and triumphs of a patient’s life. Learn the importance of developing a termination process, for when the patient no longer requires therapy, in order to create a smooth transition out of therapy for both patient and therapist.

Dr. Jacqueline Simon Gunn

About The Author

Dr. Jacqueline Simon Gunn has a private practice in Manhattan. She is a member of the faculty of the Karen Horney Clinic in Manhattan and serves as their Clinical Supervisor and Psychology Internship Training Director. She has also been named as Madison Who’s Who Woman of the year for 2009-2010.

In The Therapist’s Chair (2010) is Dr. Jacqueline Simon Gunn’s first book and it is published by Xlibris Corporation. Please visit www.drjacquelinegunn.com for more information.

*Note:  I received a reviewer copy of this book.