The Mummy at the Dining Room Table: Eminent Therapists Reveal Their Most Unusual Cases Kottler, Jeffrey A. Summary A wife pretends to hang herself in the basement so she can time how long it will be before her husband comes to rescue her. A wife pretends to hang herself in the basement so she can time how long it will be before her husband comes to rescue her. . . .a woman whose dead aunt was made into a mummy so the family could better grieve her passing and on occasion dine with her at family gatherings . . . a man wants his nose cut off to escape an annoying smell that haunts him . . . a teenage boy would only come to therapy if he could bring his pet snake These and other fascinating and revealing stories are told by some of the most famous therapists in the world. Collected in this extraordinary book, well known practitioners recount the most memorable case histories of their illustrious careers. Engaging and surprising stories of human behavior are dramatically and often humorously portrayed. Each chapter gives a behind-the-scenes look at how therapists work with clients whose problems and behaviors aren't found in standard psychology textbooks. The book also shows how these eminent therapists often cure these apparently intractable problems and learn something about themselves in the process. Perfect for fans of Special Features, Psychiatry, Health, Family & Lifestyle, Medical & Healthcare Practitioners, Other Branches of Medicine, Psychotherapy & Clinical Psychology. Highlights Easy to enjoy: 336 pages · Paperback By Kottler, Jeffrey A. Details ISBN: 9780787978044 Author: Kottler, Jeffrey A. Format: Paperback Pages: 336 Language: English Publication date: 11 February 2005 Condition: New About the authors Kottler, Jeffrey A. and Jeffrey A. Kottler and Jon Carlson · Publisher: Jossey-Bass More about this book
