Compassion, Hope, and Forgiveness in the Therapeutic Dialogue

Authors

  • Richard G. Erskine PhD

Keywords:

Compassion, empathy, forgiveness, hope, integrative psychotherapy, presence, psychotherapy, relational psychotherapy, therapeutic dialogue

Abstract

Compassion, hope, and forgiveness in the therapeutic dialogue are essential aspects of a relationally focused integrative psychotherapy and are instrumental in healing the psychological wounds from neglect, stress, shame, and abuse. Each concept is defined, examples are given, and therapy illustrations provided that link the three concepts.

 

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Published

2020-10-26

Issue

Vol. 11 (2020)

Section

Articles