The Gift of Therapy: An Open Letter to a New Generation of Therapists and Their Patients
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The Gift of Therapy: An Open Letter to a New Generation of Therapists and Their Patients
Irvin Yalom enjoins therapists not to share insights they have into their patients psyches unless doing so will be connecting. The aim for a good therapist isn’t to say the truth but to say the truth that will also be healing. Since it is his view that the relationship itself is the cause of healing, a truth that does not bring close is... See more
Sublime Zettels January 2025
Over sixty years ago, Carl Rogers, a pioneer in psychotherapy research, demonstrated that improvement in therapy was associated with a triad of therapist behaviors: genuineness, accurate empathy, and unconditional positive regard.
Irvin D. Yalom • Staring at the Sun
- Therapy is a deeply human encounter that thrives on authenticity, empathy, and presence rather than just technique.
- Therapists must embrace their own vulnerabilities and uncertainties to foster healing relationships.
- The therapeutic relationship is a gift that both parties give and receive, creating a space of growth and self-discovery.
- Each patient’s