Elizabeth BradleyOne of the essential qualities of the clinician is interest in humanity, for the secret of the care of the patient is in caring for the patient.
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A therapist’s main goal is to make their clients feel safe. The therapist must feel empathy for the client, which can be difficult in cases where clients are suffering from mental illness. The therapist must understand the client’s needs, desires, and goals. To do this well requires that the therapist respect their client enough to listen to their problems without scoffing or dismissing them out of hand. If the therapist doesn’t have an interest in his or her patient, he or she won’t be able to put in the effort to figure out how best to help the patient.
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