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Politics on the Couch

How does it feel ? In conversation with Parliament's only politician and psychotherapist

May 7, 2020
47:22

This week Rafael Behr talks to The Lord John Alderdice about his incredible life as a politician, psychiatrist and psychotherapist.


They discuss how his formative years living in Northern Ireland influenced his decision to train as a psychiatrist and then psychotherapist; how this then informed his whole approach to politics and his political philosophy; and how it also helped him as a key negotiator in the Good Friday Agreement talks. He also gives some advice to any intolerant liberal progressives out there!


If you're interested in reading more about him and his work - this link will prove helpful.


https://lordalderdice.com/publications


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