Joyce Slochower Books

Exploring the complexities of the professional identity of psychotherapists, this book delves into the often challenging distinction between personal illusions and the stark realities faced in practice. It addresses the internal struggles and ethical dilemmas that arise in the therapeutic relationship, offering insights into the profession's emotional landscape. Through thoughtful analysis, it encourages practitioners to reflect on their own experiences and the broader implications for their work.

What do therapists not talk about? What do we ignore/miss/sidestep? What factors—personal, social, political—inform our areas of blindness? This book names and explores what psychoanalytic theory often skips over or simplifies—how, when, and why we fail to uphold the professional ideal.