Therapeutic Communication Quotes

Dianetics is not in any way covered by legislation anywhere, for no law can prevent one man sitting down and telling another man his troubles, and if anyone wants a monopoly on dianetics, be assured that he wants it for reasons which have to do not with dianetics but with profit.

Apt words have power to suage the tumors of a troubled mind.

The science of psychotherapy is knowing what to say, the art is knowing when to say it. (36)

The physician's ability to reassure the patient is a major factor in activating the body's own healing system.

Yes, you should talk," he said. "Sometimes a sad man can talk the sadness right out through his mouth. Sometimes a killin' man can talk the murder right out of his mouth.

The lover and the physician are each popular from the same cause - we talk to them of nothing but ourselves.

I think everybody I've seen has come from some other therapy, and almost invariably, it's very much the same thing: the therapist is too disinterested, a little too aloof, a little too inactive. They're not really interested in the person; he doesn't relate to the person.

In terms of establishing a connection between a therapist and a patient, that work needs to be done in person.