The Gift of Therapy: An Open Letter to a New Generation of Therapists and Their Patients

According to Irvin D. Yalom, what steps should therapists take to ensure that they can provide effective therapy to their patients? Explain with references to the text.

Explain Yalom’s approach to Openness and Equality in the Therapist-Patient Relationship. What concrete actions must therapists take to create this interpersonal dynamic?

In Yalom’s opinion, why are the events of the “here-and-now” so significant? How can therapists make the most of these interactions in their sessions? Explain.