The Bipolar Therapist

<p>When a sudden onset of manic episodes lands her in a psychiatric ward what is a an established respected psychotherapist to do? With an otherwise firm sense of self and an openness to new insights Berger confronts the stumbling blocks of shame and stigma. A series of close friends and mentors stand by her through challenges with abusive colleagues conflicted relationships with men estrangement from her mother and confusion about what truly matters.  </p><p><br></p><p><em>The Bipolar Therapist </em>is the only memoir that shows a complete recovery from bipolar disorder and<em> </em>describes how the author's times as a psychiatric inpatient influenced her work positively as a psychotherapist serving psychiatric and alcoholic inpatients. Berger's story hinges upon resilience perseverance drive and courage.</p>