Andrey Kurpatov is the most famous psychotherapist in Russia, who is not only a highly qualified specialist in his field, but also a popularizer of psychotherapy. The biography of Andrei Kurpatov is interesting to many, firstly, because the psychologist is a media personality, and secondly, his admirers want to form their own opinion about the competence of the doctor as a professional. Therefore, a review of books written by Kurpatov, TV programs with his participation, as well as information about his education and personal life will be of interest to many people.
Childhood and education
The future popular psychotherapist was born in St. Petersburg (then Leningrad) in 1974. His parents were military doctors, which to some extent determined his future field of activity. Indeed, the biography of Andrei Kurpatov is closely connected with the Nakhimov Naval School and the Kirov Military Medical Academy, from which he graduated in 1997 with a degree in general medicine.
Psychology and psychotherapy interested Kurpatov from the first courses. He studied the psychological aspects in the works of Dostoevsky,studied the structure of personality, the processes of psychological adaptation, and even wrote his first scientific monograph as a fifth-year student. The work was called "The Beginning of Psychosophy", in which the author combined basic knowledge from philosophy, psychology and sociology for a more detailed study of the world and man.
Continuing education
After Kurpatov became a graduate of the Military Medical Academy, the circumstances of his life were such that he could not work as a military doctor. In 1997, he faced a serious illness (neuroinfection), as a result of which he was discharged. Then, on the basis of the Medical Academy of St. Petersburg, Dr. Kurpatov received an additional medical education in the speci alty "therapy, psychiatry and psychotherapy".
Career start
Andrey Kurpatov's work biography began at the Clinic of Neurosis. Pavlov in St. Petersburg. The experience gained over the years of work allowed him to form his own concept, the effectiveness of which was subsequently proven not only during the work of a psychotherapist with patients, but also during private practice. The stories of that period, Dr. Kurpatov will subsequently repeatedly use in his books as visual material illustrating the success of his psychotherapeutic practice.
Promotion of psychotherapy
Andrey Kurpatov's unique direction of psychology not only helped specific people who were his patients, but also changed the attitude of society towards psychotherapy. For a long time to turn to a psychotherapist to solve life and personal problems for the majoritypeople in Russia was unacceptable. This was regarded with great suspicion: it was not clear who such a service was aimed at, in what cases one should apply and what help one could count on.
Books and television shows by Dr. Kurpatov made it possible to find out what really happens in the psychotherapist's office, how you can improve the quality of your life if you correctly diagnose and eliminate your problems: depression, asthenia, wrong attitudes, fears. Andrei Kurpatov for many people has become the personification of psychotherapy in Russia, and it is quite logical that interest in the personal life of the famous doctor has increased. Andrei Kurpatov has written more than 100 scientific papers.
TV activities
Since 2003, fans have been able to regularly see the psychotherapist on their TV screens. “We’ll decide everything with Dr. Kurpatov” (Home channel) and “There are no problems with Dr. Kurpatov” (Channel One) are projects in which he acted as both a presenter and an organizer.
The programs were talk shows where real problems of real people were de alt with right in the studio. When the project "moved" to another channel and the question arose of slightly changing the concept of the show by hiring professional actors who would work according to the script, Kurpatov refused to participate. Therefore, the show was closed.
In the professional biography of Andrei Kurpatov, there has recently been a place for video blogging. Videos regularly appear on Youtube, where the doctor discusses various topics that are relevant to anyone.topic: how to survive the crisis of 30 years, is it worth it to forgive the offender, what is a person from a scientific point of view, how to develop intelligence, and so on. It is noteworthy that the psychotherapist has not changed his principle of working only with real people, he does not invent topics for his short informative videos himself, but answers letters from his audience.
Behind-screen work makes the doctor a participant in the process of creating the most famous and rated television programs for Channel One, such as Minute of Glory, ProjectorParisHilton, Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? and others.
Steps to Happiness
Dr. Kurpatov's books experienced a wave of tremendous popularity immediately after their appearance. Topics relevant to most people, which are revealed on their pages, light style, an abundance of humor and life examples made these books interesting for people of all ages. The first editions were small, the information in them was presented in a concise and accessible form.
The first best-selling book by Andrey Kurpatov is “Happy of Your Own Desire”. It consists of two parts, and a total of 12 steps. The purpose of writing this book, according to the doctor himself, is to share with a large audience of people his own program for finding happiness.
Readers are invited to go through 12 steps, as a result of which a person will be able to get rid of harmful stereotypes of thinking, tension, fears and complexes. Each chapter provides exercises and tasks, the implementation of which makes it possible to consolidate knowledge and betterunderstand the principle of working with your psyche. Reviews note that all the described steps-tips are non-trivial, simple and effective.
Popular publications
Andrey Kurpatov's books help to solve both psychophysical and life problems. How to cope with vegetovascular dystonia without pills and injections, how to overcome fears, normalize sleep, recognize and eradicate the manager's syndrome - all this is described in detail in Kurpatov's books on psychosomatic ailments.
How to become a confident person, learn how to communicate effectively, build strong family relationships, properly raise a child - all this can be found in another category of books.
New editions
The Doctor's light and practical books were replaced by popular science books, in which the author invites readers to look at their lives as honestly as possible through the prism of science. "The Red Pill" by Andrei Kurpatov is a book dedicated to the "traps" of the human brain.
In the abstract, the author promises to tell why it is a mistake to underestimate the complexity of the brain and how to learn to make the right decisions in a variety of issues. Illusions are the unconscious choice of most people, but such a life is hardly a happy one. It is possible to choose a conscious path instead of illusions, but only by acknowledging the existence of a problem and using the tools to eliminate it. "Look the truth" is the slogan of the book, written on the cover.
Andrey Kurpatov's book "Red Pill" has a large volume (about 600 pages), but itpopularity was so high that it became a bestseller. The question that the doctor revealed on its pages cannot be fully considered within the framework of one book. Therefore, Kurpatov released a sequel, pre-orders for which were record high.
The book "The Halls of Mind" by Andrei Kurpatov is devoted to similar issues, it reveals aspects and topics that were not touched upon in the first part. The third book in the series, provocatively titled Trinity, completes the cycle. From the call "Look the truth in the eye", the author moves on to the slogan "Be bigger than yourself." That is, getting rid of illusions and distortions in the perception of oneself and reality, one can move further in building a happy and successful life.
The work of a psychotherapist today
In Moscow and St. Petersburg, Dr. Kurpatov's clinics are open and operate to this day, where they provide psychotherapeutic assistance. The famous doctor himself does not conduct appointments, but, according to him, he selected the clinic's specialists on his own. In an interview, Kurpatov admitted that he did not consider this project profitable, but it was important in terms of popularizing psychotherapy and helping people.
Also Dr. Kurpatov is:
- former vice president and CEO of the Red Square group of companies;
- founder and president of the Higher School of Methodology;
- member of the expert council under the Chairman of the Federation Council;
- the author of the “Academy of Sense” thinking course from the intellectual cluster “Gamesmind.”
Kurpatov also takes part in one-time large projects. For example, he was one of the organizers of the Eurovision Song Contest, which was held in Moscow in 2009.
Awards
Besides popularity, the doctor has real prestigious awards. This is:
- "Golden Psyche" for the best scientific project in Russian psychology (2009).
- Diploma of the President of the Russian Federation for participation in the organization of the Eurovision Song Contest.
Andrey Kurpatov's fame is unique in that he is equally loved by people of all ages, professions, social statuses.
Private life
Media people almost always face increased interest in their personal lives. Dr. Kurpatov does not hide information about his marital status. He shares his experience on the pages of books, so the personal life of Andrei Kurpatov is generally known to loyal fans of the famous psychotherapist.
His wife is writer and screenwriter Lilia Kim. They met at the reception of Dr. Kurpatov. Contrary to popular belief that a romance cannot arise between a patient and a doctor, the couple has developed and still exists safely. Acquaintance with the future spouse was preceded by a tragic event: the girl's attempt to commit suicide. After Lilia got to the clinic, Dr. Kurpatov began therapy by reading Dostoevsky's books. Attract the attention of a doctor with whom you fell in love immediately,Lilia Kim decided through her own writing. The idea was successful: the girl became the wife of a psychotherapist and a successful writer.
Andrey Kurpatov and Lilia Kim are raising their daughter Sophia. Information periodically appears in the press that the couple divorced, but there was no official confirmation of this.
