![]() ![]() In this unusual instance, Christie falls in with a therapist who requires a no-holds-barred interaction from his group members. Typically, group therapy and 12-step programs focus on anonymity and confidentiality. The author shares with the reader her deceit within the groups, those times when she refuses to participate, and the struggles she faces with following the group rules. Coming from a family where you don’t discuss issues, emotions are best hidden, and privacy is highly valued, how can Christie meet weekly with strangers asking her about everything from food to sex? How can telling-all help resolve her personal issues? She strives to have a career, spouse, family, and home, while she also struggles with an eating disorder and other mental health issues.Īt a suicidal moment, Christie reaches for help and finds herself in Dr. Christie is a classic overachieving lawyer, who always chooses the wrong romantic partner. As the debut author describes her journey, this memoir is at times desperate, humorous, and blunt. “ Group ” is an insider’s view of participating in group therapy for years. Review by Seana Zimmer, adult services library assistant at the Hillsborough branch ![]() ![]() “ Group: How One Therapist and a Circle of Strangers Saved My Life ” by Christie Tate ![]()
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