More than a feeling.

The article focuses on the neurological basis of empathy and its importance in client-led therapy. It distinguishes between affective empathy, which involves feeling another's emotions, and cognitive empathy, which is understanding another's mental state without necessarily feeling it. The author di...

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Publicado en:Therapy Today Vol. 37; no. 1; pp. 56 - 60
Autor principal: Gibb, Barry
Formato: Journal Article
Publicado: British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy Feb2026
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          Self-Awareness
          Burnout, Professional Prevention and Control
          Compassion Fatigue
          Professional Development
          Patient Centered Care
          Compassion
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