The Rhythm of Parting: Conceptualising Recurring Relational Grief in Therapeutic Practice
Journal of Humanistic Psychology
Published online on June 29, 2026
Abstract
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This reflective paper introduces and conceptualises recurring relational grief, a subtle, cyclical form of mourning experienced by counsellors at the close of each therapeutic session. Unlike termination grief, countertransference, or compassion fatigue, ...
This reflective paper introduces and conceptualises recurring relational grief, a subtle, cyclical form of mourning experienced by counsellors at the close of each therapeutic session. Unlike termination grief, countertransference, or compassion fatigue, ...