On Both Sides of the Couch

A Therapist True Story of Pain & Triumph in the Healing Process

by A. Precious Jewel, M.S., LMHC, CSAE


Formats

Softcover
$11.95
Softcover
$11.95

Book Details

Language : English
Publication Date : 1/26/2001

Format : Softcover
Dimensions : 6x9
Page Count : 272
ISBN : 9780759606470

About the Book

This book is a true account of how a psychotherapist overcomes multiple abuses she sustained growing up and throughout her young adult life. Searching six different religions for help, she ultimately loses hope for the relief she seeks, and is hospitalized for major depression. From there the author spends over a decade in therapy with mental health professionals who assist in her healing and struggle to maintain mental health.

Not only does this book validate the benefits of psychotherapy, but also psycho-pharmacology, as it unmasks how others can use this book as a map of how to obtain mental and emotional health, without succumbing to the taboos of professional help.

"This book is a precious gift & illustrates why we call life a present.
The author has explored it, lived it, celebrated it and shows how we
must never ever be afraid of it! (Life)."
Dr. Gwendolyn Goldsby-Grant
Author, The Best Kind of Loving!
Psychologist & Columnist, Essence Magazine

"A must read Case-Study for all mental health professionals, graduate
students and undergraduates in the field of psychology, who may also find
themselves: On Both Sides of The Couch."
Dr. Rosa Trapp-Dail, Professor
Howard University

"An inspirational book for anyone who has emotional problems, been abused,
or has family members with mental illness--The author could be a poster child
for The National Institute Of Mental Health!"
Pancheta Wilson, M.D.
Author, Inside The HMO

"Heartwrenching, soul searching, spellbinding & excellently written!"
Ofield Dukes, Adjunct Professor
American University

 


About the Author

The author is a Mental Health Administrator and Licensed Psychotherapist in private practice in the State of Florida. Her Mental Health program gained National Acclaim when visited and validated by the United States Secretary of Labor.

Her concern for mental health legislation led to her becoming the Founding Member of one of the Florida Mental Health Counselors Association’s County Chapters (FMHCA). She is also a member of the American Counselors Association, and the American Psychological Association.

In addition, she is a Mental Health Columnist for a statewide magazine, with over three dozen articles on both Mental Health and Therapy. She writes in an attempt to demystify the taboos of emotional & mental illness and receiving professional help.

Being an advocate, she does public speaking and lectures on Women and Depression, Women’s Issues, Healing Clinicians, Adult Children of Alcoholics, Emotional Abuse, Avoiding Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault, and Child Abuse.

Email Address:TherapyIsOkay@Aol.com