Hour of the Heart
Connecting in the Here and Now
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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.
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- Mrs Sheila Hoy
- 18-02-25
That he cares
I love Yallom’s work. When I first studied training as a therapist, I found his seminal work loves executioner a little weird. However, as time has gone by I really enjoy reading and listening to his stories. He is a man of a certain time and will probably never be replaced.
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- mark l.
- 22-12-24
An outstanding end
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.
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- 21-03-25
Loved it!
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!
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- 18-03-25
interesting and well read
I really enjoyed this tender story and the examples of connection between humans. it was really beautiful
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- Fabiana
- 20-12-24
Heart warming!
Every time I read/listen to his books I take another step towards maturity! He’s done it again. Thank you Dr Yalom!
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- 08-02-25
Beautiful, moving and sincere
This is the most wonderful book. Brought me to tears many times. Full of insight and wisdom.
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