This book is highly praised by psychoanalysts for its methodical, historical, and theoretical comprehensiveness. David Berger's predecessor,Heinz Kohut[:The Analysis of the Self" & "The Restoration of the Self"]used empathy as a "definer" of psychoanalysis, although others criticize such a philosophical or subjective approach to data gathering/understanding.
In my opinion "empathy" provides for a friendlier["equivalent" or equal worth/value] or more loving way to be a would-be healer or helper.
This book is written in a manner which is easily read by both patient and therapist. The idea-attitude of empathy is not mere tolerance,but rather appreciation. Like a broken leg or cancer, healing is what is called for, even when it is the "mind" or idea-attitudes which cry out for the healing.
In my opinion "empathy" provides for a friendlier["equivalent" or equal worth/value] or more loving way to be a would-be healer or helper.
This book is written in a manner which is easily read by both patient and therapist. The idea-attitude of empathy is not mere tolerance,but rather appreciation. Like a broken leg or cancer, healing is what is called for, even when it is the "mind" or idea-attitudes which cry out for the healing.
