The therapy of human connection (with Ben Yalom)

About this episode

Sandy Clarke interviews Ben Yalom about the transformative power of therapist-client relationships and themes from their book, Hour of the Heart.

In this episode of Being Human, counsellor and author Sandy Clarke speaks with psychotherapist and author Ben Yalom about Hour of the Heart , a book co-authored with his father, Dr. Irvin Yalom – renowned existential psychotherapist and professor emeritus of psychiatry at Stanford University. They discuss core themes from the book, including the transformative power of genuine therapist-client relationships, the nuanced role of therapist self-disclosure, and the necessity of authenticity and vulnerability in the work between therapists and their clients. Whether you're an experienced therapist or just starting out, this illuminating conversation shines a light on the most fundamental qualities of meaningful therapy. __ To learn more about Relate Malaysia and our services visit www.relate.com.my

People in this episode

Host: Sandy Clarke

Guest: Ben Yalom

Topics covered

• therapy
• human connection
• authenticity
• vulnerability
• therapist-client relationship
• self-disclosure

Keywords

• therapy
• human connection
• Ben Yalom
• Sandy Clarke
• authenticity
• vulnerability
• therapist-client relationship
• self-disclosure

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Stanford University

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