rapport

n. a warm, relaxed relationship of mutual understanding, acceptance, and sympathetic compatibility between or among individuals. The establishment of rapport with a client in psychotherapy is frequently a significant mediate goal for the therapist in order to facilitate and deepen the therapeutic experience and promote optimal progress and improvement.

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October 9th 2024

metaesthetic range

the range of weak pain sensations just below the level of obvious, unmistakable pain.