The Helper's Journey: Empathy, Compassion, and the Challenge of Caring (2nd edition)
Role
Dale G. Larson (Author)
Files
Description
The power of empathy and compassion is revolutionizing our approach to person-centered counseling and caregiving. The new edition of The Helper’s Journey builds on themes of altruism and purpose in life presented in Larson’s bestselling first edition. Drawing from the field of positive psychology, it explores the brighter side of human nature and helping. Real-world caregiver experience in hospice and palliative care, oncology, and counseling bring to light fresh perspectives. New research on empathy, altruism, resilience, the helping relationship, and empathetic counseling skills are illuminated through clinical vignettes and verbatim helper disclosures. This book charts a clear path to clinical effectiveness and personal growth for providers of compassionate, person-centered care.
ISBN
9780878227266
Publication Date
2020
Publisher
Research Press
Disciplines
Counseling Psychology
Recommended Citation
Larson, Dale G., "The Helper's Journey: Empathy, Compassion, and the Challenge of Caring (2nd edition)" (2020). Faculty Book Gallery. 448.
https://scholarcommons.scu.edu/faculty_books/448