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The Skeleton Cupboard

The making of a clinical psychologist

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The Skeleton Cupboard

By: Tanya Byron
Narrated by: Imogen Church
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The Skeleton Cupboard is Professor Tanya Byron's account of her years of training as a clinical psychologist, when trainees find themselves in the toughest placements of their careers. Through the eyes of her naive and inexperienced younger self, Tanya shares remarkable stories inspired by the people she had the privilege to treat. Gripping, poignant and full of daring black humour, this book reveals the frightening and challenging induction faced by all mental health staff and highlights their incredible commitment to their patients.

Powerfully moving and beautifully written, The Skeleton Cupboard shares the tales of ordinary people with an amazing resilience to the challenges of life.

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The story is beautifully told and sheds light on the importance of the need for being seen and heard and reducing the stigma of those living with mental health issues

Engaging, insightful and moving

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I found this book instilled into me the perfect amounts of both fear and hope heading into my own clinical training. Tanya’s pensive reflection of the cases, and her own abilities and worries, make for a great and thought provoking listen.

A thoughtful piece

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I love this book. it has made me want to revisit the idea of going to study clinical psychology myself

great book

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A funny light hearted description of the journey to becoming a Clinical Psychologist. I loved the honesty of this book. I found the willingness of Dr Byron to share her vulnerabilities, to outline her successes and to tell us all about her mistakes inspiring.

Inspirational

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