Irvin Yalom
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Irvin Yalom was born on June 13, 1931, in Washington, D.C.[1][2][3][4][5] and holds United States citizenship. He was educated at Theodore Roosevelt High School, George Washington University, and Boston University School of Medicine.
Yalom works as a writer, psychologist, university teacher, psychiatrist, existential therapist, and psychotherapist[5]. His professional fields encompass psychiatry, psychotherapy, existential psychology, and creative and professional writing[6]. He has acknowledged the influence of Benedictus de Spinoza on his work.
Among his honors are the Sigmund Freud Award, the Oskar Pfister Award, and the Strecker Award[7][8].
Key Facts
- Spouse: Marilyn Yalom[9]
- Country of citizenship: United States[10]
- Occupation: psychotherapist[11], psychoanalyst[12]
- Field of work: psychiatry[13], psychotherapy[14], existential psychology[15], creative and professional writing[16], prose[17], short story[18]
- Employer: Stanford University[19]
- Educated at: George Washington University[20], Boston University School of Medicine[21], Theodore Roosevelt High School[22]
- Award received: Sigmund Freud Award[23], Oskar Pfister Award[24], Strecker Award[25]
- Influenced by: Benedictus de Spinoza[26]
- Sex or gender: male[27]
- Commons category: Irvin D. Yalom[28]
- Academic degree: Doctor of Sciences in Medicine[29]
- Family name: Yalom[30]
- Given name: Irvin[31]
- Official website: http://www.yalom.com[32]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[33]
- Name in native language: Irvin David Yalom[34]
- Interested in: psychiatry[35]
Why It Matters
Irvin Yalom has Wikipedia articles in 23 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[36] He is known by 29 alternative names across languages and contexts.[37]
Works attributed to him include When Nietzsche Wept[38], a literary work[39] and The Schopenhauer Cure[40], a literary work[41].
FAQs
Where was Irvin Yalom born?
Irvin Yalom was born in Washington, D.C.[2].
Who was Irvin Yalom married to?
Irvin Yalom's spouses include Marilyn Yalom[9].
What did Irvin Yalom do for work?
Irvin Yalom worked as a writer[3], psychologist[4], university teacher[5], psychiatrist[6], and existential therapist[7].
Where did Irvin Yalom go to school?
Irvin Yalom was educated at George Washington University[20], Boston University School of Medicine[21], and Theodore Roosevelt High School[22].
What awards did Irvin Yalom receive?
Honors received include Sigmund Freud Award[23], Oskar Pfister Award[24], and Strecker Award[25].