Contributed by Irvin Yalom
Death and a Lifelong Love
Bracing for a Future without MarilynA psychotherapy icon grapples with the imminent death of his wife as she moves from palliative care to hospice care. Read more
Irvin Yalom on the Possibilities of Aging
The Rewards and Challenges of Being an Older TherapistAs each of us grows older, we can try to embrace the full possibilities of aging, even alongside its challenges. That’s a genuine gift for our clients as... Read more
On Idealization
Highlights from Symposium 2018A highlight of this year’s Symposium was iconic therapist Irvin Yalom receiving the Networker Lifetime Achievement Award. In this excerpt from his recent... Read more
Narrowing the Gap
Striving for Honesty in the Therapy RoomAnticipating endings may encourage us to grasp the present with greater vitality. Read more
The Many Faces Of Wisdom
Perspectives on Therapy’s QuestionsExcerpts from a series of interviews with some of the wisest souls in the field of psychology and psychotherapy on essential questions clinicians struggle with... Read more
Phone Sex and the Rabbi
Discovering the normal in the deviantNaturally, I was concerned that [Isaac Kramer] was being exploited, and I often tried to bring him back to reality. I'd say: "Kramer, even if [Sherry] cares... Read more
Tarnished Crown
Discovering momma and the meaning of lifeTherapists who can surf the transference and countertransference of chronic disappointment by being mindful of their own inner states can find creative... Read more
Irvin Yalom
Irvin Yalom, PhD, is an emeritus professor of psychiatry at Stanford University and the author many books, including Becoming Myself: A Psychiatrist’s Memoir.