The role of empathy in psychoanalytic psychotherapy: A historical exploration

Empathy is one of the most consistent outcome predictors in contemporary psychotherapy research. The function of empathy is particularly important for the development of a positive therapeutic relationship: patients report positive therapeutic experiences when they feel understood, safe, and able to...

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Main Author: Greta Kaluzeviciute
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Taylor & Francis Group 2020-12-01
Series:Cogent Psychology
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Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/23311908.2020.1748792