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Recently, Dr. Susan Lewis' book, From Deep Within , received a 5-star review from Literary Titan.  The reviewer wrote, in part: From Deep Within  is a thought-provoking memoir that offers valuable insights into the challenges and triumphs of forensic and clinical psychology. Susan J. Lewis writes with authenticity and compassion, making her journey as engaging as it is educational. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in the psychological field or for those curious about the human stories behind mental health care.  Read the full review HERE . For more posts about Susan and her book, click  HERE . To get the book at 25% discount, use code FF25 at  MSI Press webstore . Want to buy this book and not have to pay for it? Ask your local library to purchase and shelve it. Sign up for the MSI Press LLC monthly newsletter (recent releases, sales/discounts, awards, reviews, Amazon top 100 list, author advice, and more -- stay up to date)   Follow MSI Press...

  From US Review of Books, a review of  From Deep Within  by Susan Lewis " It is shocking to read about what forensic psychologists sometimes face in their work. This book makes one realize that forensic psychology must be one of the most taxing and shattering jobs in our society and that we need more of these quiet heroes....  readers will be spellbound reading about Lewis's feelings and experiences in court... The writing is poignant, stark, and touching. Readers should be warned that tissues are needed... " Read the full review HERE . For more posts about Susan and her book, click  HERE . To get the book at 25% discount, use code FF25 at  MSI Press webstore . Want to buy this book and not have to pay for it? Ask your local library to purchase and shelve it. Sign up for the MSI Press LLC monthly newsletter (recent releases, sales/discounts, awards, reviews, Amazon top 100 list, author advice, and more -- stay up to date)   Follow MSI Press on  T...

  Excerpt from excerpt from  From Deep Within  (Lewis)  Blackjack   My first clinical experience was working in a state psychiatric hospital with a group of individuals who were diagnosed with schizophrenia. I was a new, inexperienced therapist. I had no idea what I was supposed to be doing. On the afternoon of our first group meeting, I came to the waiting area and figured a welcome to the new patients was a good start. When in doubt, be polite! I never even finished the first sentence of my greeting. As soon as I opened my mouth they stood up in unison and walked away from me toward the meeting room. I was surprised. I ran to the front of the parade and led them to the end of the hallway. No one looked at me or said anything. They shuffled, single file, into the room we had been assigned and plopped themselves down around a circular table. The space was small and cramped. We were so close together that the body odor of some people whiffed through the room. ...