{"value"=>"<p> <span class=\"title\">Study of Patient-Therapist Empathy</span></p> <p>See also Video Tape List.</p> <p>The literature review covers the essential therapeutic qualities of empathetic understanding, congruence or genuineness, and unconditional positive regard or warmth. Definition of empathy is then described through nine important characteristics. Phases of empathy are discussed according to Reik's phases of identification, incorporation, reverberation and detachment. In addition, goals of empathy are discussed. Research on predictive empathy, judge-tape observation is related to verbal and dance/movement therapy.</p> <p>The pilot study measures patient-therapist perception of empathy. The instrument used is an adaptation of Barrett-Lennard's patient perceived Relationship Inventory which has initially designed for verbal interaction. Questionnaires were given to the patients and therapist at the first session, the fifth session, the ninth session. Results indicated no significant increase of empathy over the nine session period by either patient or therapist nor was there a significant correlation between patient and therapist's scores. The small sample was a major problem. Additional reasons for the reported outcomes are addressed and areas for further research are indicated.</p>"}