The Heart of Being Helpful

Based on several years of the author's clinical experience as a psychiatrist and a therapist, this book illustrates the importance of developing a therapeutic bond - or healing presence - between helping professionals and their clients. It provides vignettes, case studies, and personal insights to help develop empathy in therapeutic relationships.

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Based on more than 30 years of clinical experience as a psychiatrist and a therapist, Dr. Breggin illustrates the importance of developing a therapeutic bond - or healing presence - between helping professionals and their clients. The author provides useful vignettes, case studies, and personal insights to help both beginning and experienced therapists develop more empathy in therapeutic relationships.