Dobré ráno, Příšero - Pět hrdinských cest za uzdravením – Gildinerová Catherine (2024)

In this fascinating narrative, therapist Catherine Gildiner presents her five, in her own words, most heroic and memorable patients. Among them are: a successful musician from the first generation of Chinese immigrants suffering from sexual dysfunction; a young woman whose father abandoned her along with her younger siblings in an isolated cabin in the middle of winter when she was nine; and a charming workaholic whose narcissistic, neglectful mother greeted her every morning in childhood with the words: "Good morning, Monster." Each patient represents a mystery that will only be solved after years. The patients seek the therapist's help to overcome an immediate life problem, but they discover that the source of their suffering has long been buried within them and must be brought to light. All five patients embody self-reflection, stoicism, perseverance, and forgiveness as they steadfastly strive to face the truth. Gildiner describes her journeys with them poignantly, insightfully, and at times very humorously. The book Good Morning, Monster offers an almost fresh perspective into the behind-the-scenes of a therapeutic practice and shows how this process can heal even the most unimaginable wounds.