Nourishing the Inner Life of Clinicians and Humanitarians

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Focusing on the ethical dimensions of psychoanalysis, this book addresses the challenges faced by clinicians and humanitarians working with vulnerable populations affected by violence and discrimination. Donna M. Orange emphasizes the inherent goodness in human nature, countering negative perspectives. By integrating psychoanalytic and philosophical insights alongside historical and literary narratives, she illustrates how personal stories can inspire hope, courage, and humility, evolving over time to inform and guide therapeutic practices.