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Sympathy v. Empathy: Which Should a Therapist Have?

April 14, 2009

Sympathy – A relationship or an affinity between people or things in which whatever affects one correspondingly affects the other. Empathy – Identification with and understanding of another’s situation, feelings, and motives. from The American Heritage College Dictionary (Yes, I looked it up the old-fashioned way) As a therapist, music or otherwise, it is important […]

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