{"title":"Susie Orbach","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our collection of works by Susie Orbach, a distinguished figure in the realms of \u003cem\u003epsychotherapy\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003efeminist thought\u003c\/em\u003e. As a celebrated author, Orbach offers profound insights into the intricacies of our relationship with our minds and bodies. Her publications, such as \u003cstrong\u003eBodies\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eIn Therapy\u003c\/strong\u003e, delve into the psychological and societal factors influencing how we perceive ourselves, making them essential reads for anyone interested in understanding the deeper facets of human experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOrbach’s works sit at the intersection of \u003cem\u003eEducation \u0026amp; Reference\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eHealth \u0026amp; Wellness\u003c\/em\u003e, providing readers with both theoretical knowledge and practical guidance. Her keen observations and empathetic writing style make complex topics accessible to a broad audience, encouraging self-awareness and personal growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you are a student, a professional in mental health, or someone exploring personal development, Susie Orbach’s books offer a valuable resource. Immerse yourself in her thoughtful explorations to gain a deeper understanding of the psychological narratives that shape our lives.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"bodies-by-susie-orbach-9781788162883","title":"Bodies","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the past decades, the pressure to perfect and design our bodies has been unprecedented. Men are encouraged to surgically pump up their pecs, breast enhancement is a sweet sixteen birthday present in the suburbs of America, and eating problems—from bulimia to obesity—are growing daily, affecting children as young as six.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn China, women are having their legs broken and extended by 5cms. In Iran, behind the Hijab, there are 35,000 cosmetic nose reconstructions a year. The body is no longer a given, and to possess a flawless one has become the ambition of millions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn her years of practice as a psychoanalyst, Susie Orbach has come to realise that the way we view our bodies is the mirror of how we view ourselves: our body becomes the measure of our worth. In \u003cem\u003eBodies\u003c\/em\u003e, she raises the fundamental questions about how we arrived here and proposes a new theory on how we became embodied.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46543197143276,"sku":"9781788162883","price":26.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/18157873482824.jpg?v=1749737707"},{"product_id":"in-therapy-by-susie-orbach-9781781259887","title":"In Therapy","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWorldwide, increasingly large numbers of people are seeing therapists on a regular basis. In the UK alone, 1.5 million people are in therapy. We go to address past traumas, to break patterns of behaviour, to confront eating disorders or addiction, to talk about relationships, or simply because we want to find out more about what makes us tick.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSusie Orbach, the bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eFat is a Feminist Issue\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eBodies\u003c\/i\u003e, has been a psychotherapist for over forty years. Here, she explores what goes on in the process of therapy—what she thinks, feels and believes about the people who seek her help—through five dramatised case studies. Originally broadcast as a Radio 4 series, here the improvised dialogue is replicated as a playscript, and Orbach offers us the experience of reading along with a session while revealing what is going on behind each exchange between analyst and client.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eInsightful and honest about a process often necessarily shrouded in secrecy, \u003ci\u003eIn Therapy\u003c\/i\u003e is an essential read for those curious about, or considering entering, therapy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46549279899884,"sku":"9781781259887","price":27.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/5299493482822.jpg?v=1749894928"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/susie-orbach.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}