Off the Couch

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A Psychiatrist's Candid Stories of Hope and Healing Real people, real problems. A newlywed’s bizarre stringencies are worrying his kallah. A bachur must pursue treatment, but his f ather disagrees. A mother wants to hide her daughter’s mental illness and find her a shidduch. A young man’s nightmares are taking over his life. An angry ER doctor is a terror at work. A high-profile politician and his wife need couples therapy — fast. Join Dr. Jacob L. Freedman, renowned psychiatrist, educator, and Mishpacha columnist, in this uplifting, intriguing collection drawn from over ten thousand true cases. Written with sensitivity, insight, and a sprinkle of humor, these compelling stories of struggle and success, healing and hope, provide a candid glimpse into the world of mental health — both on and off the couch. To see a review of Off the Couch, click on this link: https://www.jewishpress.com/sections/books/book-reviews/off-the-couch/2020/09/13/ Show more