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Hour of the Heart

Connecting in the Here and Now

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Hour of the Heart

By: Irvin Yalom, Benjamin Yalom
Narrated by: Sean Pratt
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 A deeply moving and revealing chronicle, from one of the most prominent psychotherapists of our time, of working under wholly new circumstances, and the challenges and breakthroughs he's made as he takes on patients for one hour, one time only.

Facing memory loss at age 93, as well as the fallout from a pandemic that moved much of daily life online, legendary psychotherapist and bestselling author Irvin Yalom was forced to vastly reconsider the shape of his sessions with patients. But rather than throw in the towel in the face of change, Dr Yalom considered the limitations imposed by these new realities head on, and revolutionized his practice. Dr Yalom wondered if perhaps his own practice could focus deeply on the work that could be achieved in a one-hour, one-time meeting between patient and practitioner-employing an even more concerted use of his "here and now" approach. As he began these one-time sessions, the beloved veteran therapist found himself freed to reach ever deeper places with new patients on a shortened timeline, without the buffer of future appointments.

In HOUR OF THE HEART, Yalom recounts some of these intense, life-changing consultations, exploring an array of human predicaments, and his own late-career development as a therapist. In recounting these consultations, he shows how a therapist's willingness to be open themselves helps the patient let down their own guard, leading to a deeper and more immediate connection-one necessary to achieve profound realizations in just sixty minutes.

Life is precious and our time together short. HOUR OF THE HEART shows us how to relate to each other better in the moment, with more honesty and vulnerability. That hour of connection, occurring during a time of isolation and grief for so many, helped to sustain both patient and therapist, and enriched Yalom's vision of what psychotherapy can do. This transformative account of a new way of connecting and sharing is for all of us looking to build relationships with greater immediacy, authenticity, and openness-in every area of life.©2024 Irvin D. Yalom Medical Professionals & Academics Psychology Psychology & Mental Health Thought-Provoking
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Every time I read/listen to his books I take another step towards maturity! He’s done it again. Thank you Dr Yalom!

Heart warming!

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I really enjoyed this tender story and the examples of connection between humans. it was really beautiful

interesting and well read

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I was first pointed to yaloms books when I started working in a therapeutic environment. I have gone through his books and learned so much. This book was insightful and emotional. I really enjoyed learning how, at the end of his career, Irvin still wanted to push for one last run in his field to help make an impact. As I listened to this book I experienced a rollercoaster of emotions, listening to the way his memory slowly declined yet he still needed to help people. listen to this book knowing that Irvin yalom was an amazing man and a legend in the field of psychotherapists. I have already started to listen to it again and expect to many times over.

An outstanding end

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There is nothing to dislike, but a lot to admire and even more that do inspire.

Approaching my end of time. and struggling with an unreliable memory, this book has helped.

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Another Yalom’s great work! As a counselling student, I found this book very useful for my learning! Love all his books, finished this book in 3 days!

Loved it!

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