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Quotes from Semrad: The Heart of a Therapist (Rako & Mazer, eds.) — Elvin Semrad

1909–1976 United States

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When you feel loved, you don't have to be crazy.

Semrad: The Heart of a Therapist (Rako & Mazer, eds.) (1980)

My main interest is to kibbitz and learn.

Semrad: The Heart of a Therapist (Rako & Mazer, eds.) (1980)

Sorrow is the vitamin of growth.

Semrad: The Heart of a Therapist (Rako & Mazer, eds.) (1980)

You have to respect his [the patient's] adulthood. To do this you have to treat him with respect and approach him on his highest level of function. Don't take away from him what he has, or you'll foster regression.

Semrad: The Heart of a Therapist (Rako & Mazer, eds.) (1980)

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Quotes and notes from Wikiquote: Elvin Semrad (page history), available under CC BY-SA 4.0.