Clinical psychologist Brian Rock finds HBO's therapy drama to be a highly realistic portrayal of his profession
Therapists and analysts are often inaccurately portrayed, but this is one of the most realistic shows I have seen. I'm not surprised it comes from the HBO stable, which gave us The Sopranos, in which Tony also attends therapy.
Paul, played by Gabriel Byrne (pictured), appears to be working from a psychodynamic or psychoanalytical perspective. You get a real sense of him of trying to make his patients think about their feelings. He is keenly interested in how they interpret their experiences, while trying to work out with them what hidden conflicts might be influencing them. What they discover is a surprise to themselves, Paul and the viewer.
One thing that might seem out of place is Paul offering his patients tea or coffee. This is not usually done because of the importance...
Therapists and analysts are often inaccurately portrayed, but this is one of the most realistic shows I have seen. I'm not surprised it comes from the HBO stable, which gave us The Sopranos, in which Tony also attends therapy.
Paul, played by Gabriel Byrne (pictured), appears to be working from a psychodynamic or psychoanalytical perspective. You get a real sense of him of trying to make his patients think about their feelings. He is keenly interested in how they interpret their experiences, while trying to work out with them what hidden conflicts might be influencing them. What they discover is a surprise to themselves, Paul and the viewer.
One thing that might seem out of place is Paul offering his patients tea or coffee. This is not usually done because of the importance...
- 3/9/2010
- by Sarah Phillips
- The Guardian - Film News
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