“Every page of this incredible memoir, Group by Christie Tate, had me thinking ‘I wish I had read this book when I was 25. Together we can make sure no woman struggles alone in silence.The refreshingly original debut memoir of a guarded, over-achieving, self-lacerating young lawyer who reluctantly agrees to get psychologically and emotionally naked in a room of six complete strangers-her psychotherapy group-and in turn finds human connection, and herself.Ī REESE’S BOOK CLUB PICK AND INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERĪMAZON EDITORS SELECTION FOR BEST BOOKS OF 2020 You get bonus points for adding a comment, too.

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How Christie's will to be in a relationship led to unfulfilled relationships (42:38).

Where shame comes from for Christie (41:58).

How Christie feels closer to people who show their “mess” (40:56).

Christie's thoughts on calling anger bad (36:24).

Why christie struggled to get close to people (34:26).

One of Christie's biggest shocks about group therapy (32:16).

How Christie feels when new members join her Group (28:23).

Christie's role in group therapy in regards to Dr.

Rosen's prescriptions looked like (23:27)

The metaphor Christie uses to describe Group (21:35).

Christie's thoughts on how long you could stay in Group (19:54).

One of the things that tripped Christie up in group therapy (18:30).

What healing looked like to Christie (15:33).

One thing Christie appreciates about her group process (13:25).

Where Christie's negative internal dialogue came from (12:05).

How Christie's thoughts were her worst enemy (10:54).

What Christie discovered about herself while writing Group (9:24).

What led Christie to write her debut memoir Group (5:38).

Group is not your typical how-to book, but rather a raw look inside one courageous woman's struggle with a longtime eating disorder, suppressed emotions, trauma, the pursuit of unavailable men, and personal transformation. What was missing?Ĭhristie desperately craved intimacy and connection, and with some serious reservations, Christie took the advice of a friend and sought help.

In law school, Christie was at the top of her class, yet she found herself struggling with suicidal ideations. Group is a real and vulnerable look at how one therapist and a group of strangers saved Christie's life.

Today's guest is writer and essayist Christie Tate, who recently published her debut memoir, Group. TUNE IN: APPLE PODCAST | SPOTIFY | GOOGLE PODCAST CHRISTIE TATE

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