A deeply moving and revealing chronicle by one of the most important psychotherapists of our time, about working under completely new conditions and the challenges and discoveries made during one-hour meetings with patients. Facing memory loss at the age of 93, as well as the consequences of a pandemic that moved daily life online, the legendary psychotherapist and bestselling author Irvin Yalom was forced to revolutionize the form of his sessions with his patients. Instead of giving up in the face of change, Dr. Yalom examined the limiting conditions imposed by these new realities and revolutionized his practice.

Dr. Yalom wondered if perhaps his practice could focus deeply on the work that could be accomplished in a one-hour meeting, using an even more intensive approach of the "here and now" method. As he began these one-time sessions, the beloved veteran therapist found himself free to approach deeper aspects with new patients in a reduced timeframe, without the prospect of future appointments.

In HOUR OF THE HEART, Yalom recounts some of these intense, defining consultations, exploring a range of human issues and his personal development as a therapist in his later stages. Reflecting on these consultations, he shows how a therapist's willingness to be open helps the patient to relax, leading to a deeper and more immediate connection - essential for achieving profound realizations in just sixty minutes.

Life is precious and our time together is short. HOUR OF THE HEART shows us how to relate better to each other in the moment, with more honesty and vulnerability. This hour of connection, which occurred during a time of isolation and grief for many, helped sustain both patient and therapist and enriched Yalom's perception of what psychotherapy can do. This transformative narration of a new way of connecting and sharing is for all of us who seek to build relationships with greater immediacy, authenticity, and openness - in every area of life.

Pages: 288, Dimensions: 15.2x15.2cm