Through this book I would like to take you on a journey. It is a journey that I have been on for the past twenty-five years interviewing, questioning, doing therapy and teaching. It has been a remarkable trip into the private lives of people. I am a professional voyeur and I have found that most people are interested in what I hear, what I see and what I do. People want to know about others and they want to watch and learn.In this book I have compiled a collection of stories about some common themes in peoples' lives. In here, you can watch, learn, laugh and cry with me. If you are a voyeur like me then you will love this book.You can start reading at any point. Check out the table of contents and see what strikes you. I cannot know what you are ready to find or need to learn. Perhaps you can just play along and open it up and see where your eyes have taken you. My hope is that you will recognize yourself or others and you will think, feel and see exactly what you stopped here to learn.-Mark S. Benn, Psy.D. Psychologist
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Author:
Mark S Benn
Paperback:
140 pages
Publisher:
iUniverse, Inc.
Publication Date:
March 02, 2008
Language:
English
ISBN:
0595473628
Package Length:
8.3 inches
Package Width:
5.5 inches
Package Height:
0.4 inches
Package Weight:
0.4 pounds
Average Customer Rating:
based on 11 reviews
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Mark is masterful Dec 17, 2008 Stories from the Couch brought tears to my eyes, laughter to my soul and many "ah ha's" into my awareness. Dr. Benn is masterful in how he chose to weave tales of everyday people into a work that can support everyone's well-being. His insightfulness and wisdom unfolds uniquely in each chapter. I didn't want the book to end. I was touched by the author's strength in sharing his own vulnerabilities as he expressed what he has learned from the hours of listening, truly listening to the people he has served through the years. Kudos to Dr. Benn for creating a book that allows us to see deeply into ourselves by simply reading the stories of others.
One of the Best books ever Jun 09, 2008 This book is amazing. Simply amazing. The quality of storytelling is phenomenal and said in simple and plain language so everyone can understand. Reading every page is like having a conversation with the author. Unlike many from this genre, it is not hokey and it is so easily applied to everyday life. It speaks on many topics in life from relationships, to death, to substance abuse, and more. It truly provides a great guide on how to live a fulfilling life. I have never been so moved by any other book as much as I have been with this one. As a therapist he has touched countless lives and continues to do so in his first book. Mark's experiences are amazing and he draws upon thousands of life-stories to share some of the most beneficial thoughts you may ever read.
The Best Self- Help Book I Have Read May 27, 2008 Upon reading and finishing the book, I found it to be the best self-help book I have ever read. It has helped me to become more centered and to get back in touch with my beliefs and better my behaviors.
I have been going through an extremely stressful time, and it was very needed. It is a deep book, but it is written in a nice, relaxing and caring way. I love the way the author injects personal experiences into the book because it makes the author and the book seem more real. Most books like this preach to the reader and tend to make the person feel inadequate.
I intend to reread this over time as I need it.Stories From The Couch: And Other Telling Tales
Mark Benn May 13, 2008 Dr. Mark Benn is a long time good friend and has had great influence in my life through his "stories from the couch and other telling tales" that I've had the privilege to hear many times in person. Congratulations on the publication Mark! I bought 6 copies immediately and gave them to my colleagues whose lives I also know Mark has touched.
This book is great Apr 22, 2008 Dr. Benn is a professor at Colorado State University and i have had the pleasure of taking his course where i was lucky enough to have heard many of these stories as told by him. Let me say it is better in person but this book really captures the stories well.
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