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The Divided self
Book • 1965
R. D. Laing's "The Divided Self" is a seminal work in existential psychiatry.
Laing challenges traditional psychiatric approaches, arguing that schizophrenia is not a disease but a response to a dysfunctional social environment.
He emphasizes the importance of understanding the patient's subjective experience and the role of interpersonal relationships in mental illness.
The book is a complex and challenging read, but it offers valuable insights into the nature of mental illness and the importance of human connection.
It's a significant contribution to the field of psychiatry and continues to spark debate and discussion.
Laing challenges traditional psychiatric approaches, arguing that schizophrenia is not a disease but a response to a dysfunctional social environment.
He emphasizes the importance of understanding the patient's subjective experience and the role of interpersonal relationships in mental illness.
The book is a complex and challenging read, but it offers valuable insights into the nature of mental illness and the importance of human connection.
It's a significant contribution to the field of psychiatry and continues to spark debate and discussion.
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Esther Perel as one of the authors she read during her adolescence, influencing her interest in psychology.
Esther Perel as one of the authors she read during her adolescence, influencing her interest in psychology.
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#172 - Esther Perel: The effects of trauma, the role of narratives in shaping our worldview, and why we need to accept uncomfortable emotions
