133589535-yalom-minciuni-pe-canapea Apr 2026

Minciuni pe canapea ( Lying on the Couch ), written by renowned psychiatrist , is a satirical "teaching novel" that explores the complex, often fragile boundaries of the therapeutic relationship. Core Analysis and Key Themes

: The title refers not only to the literal position of a patient but also to the layers of deception in therapy—patients lying to therapists, therapists lying to themselves, and the manipulative "lies" of Carol , a vengeful lawyer posing as a patient to destroy Ernest. 133589535-Yalom-Minciuni-Pe-Canapea

: The novel deconstructs the image of the "all-knowing" therapist. It portrays clinicians as vulnerable human beings prone to ego, greed, and sexual attraction. Minciuni pe canapea ( Lying on the Couch