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Exploring the Challenges of Empathy in a Therapeutic Context: An Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis

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Qualitative Health Research

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Abstract

Qualitative Health Research, Volume 36, Issue 8, Page 896-909, July 2026.
Professionals working in therapeutic contexts are vulnerable to developing occupation-related stress conditions such as burnout, vicarious trauma, and compassion fatigue. In such contexts, empathy is accepted as a crucial component of practice. However, ...