Desires of the Heart

An insightful memoir with careful reflection on the theory and practice of psychiatry, case studies and selected articles published over a diverse career."In the silence of therapy...a glance carries great weight.""...childhood's time is rekindled in the ashes of lost opportunities. As eachperson is encouraged to share their needs, the fear of rejection pales andloving is risked again. This I believe is the essence of the healing experience: to be able to be whowe are in the presence of another.""Listening is like standing quietly in a hurricane. Everything is moving andthere is no ground to shape individual identity. Accusations fly in the wind,uprooting defences and causing even greater awareness. My first task is tocreate a safe haven for the human voice. I do this by insisting that theyaccept me as a listener and not as a judge..."

Pagina's: 110, Editie: 2., Paperback, Petra Books