Failure Quote by Irvin D. Yalom
““If you make a mistake, admit it. Any attempt at cover-up will ultimately backfire. At some level the patient will sense you are acting in bad faith, and therapy will suffer. Furthermore, an open admission of error is good model-setting for patients and another sign that they matter to you.””
About This Quote
Source Book: The Gift of Therapy, 2002
Admitting mistakes builds trust and models honesty, preventing therapeutic breakdowns.
In simple terms: Admit errors to build trust.
Key Takeaway
Own mistakes to strengthen therapy.
Themes
ethics
trust
therapy
Mood
professional
empathetic
Type
clinical
educational
When to use this quote
- clinical sessions
- supervision
- training
Key Concepts
psychology
patient care
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you handle patient skepticism?
- What steps ensure transparency?
A Different Perspective
Some admit may fear loss of authority.
