Hour of the Heart by Irvin Yalom and Ben Yalom, with Robert Rees

Event overview:

Date: 21st March 2025
Time: 17:30 – 18:30 PM (GMT)
Hosts: Robert Rees and Ben Yalom

Therapeutic Intimacy: Exploring Connection with Ben Yalom and Robert Rees

Join Ben Yalom, author of Hour of The Heart and Robert Rees, psychotherapist and coach, for a compelling one-hour talk on the tools for fostering therapeutic intimacy. In this special session, Ben will draw from his unique background as the founder of foolsFURY Theater Company and the son of renowned psychotherapist Irvin Yalom to explore how creative and therapeutic techniques can deepen emotional connection in therapeutic work.

Through a discussion of his book Hour of The Heart Ben will share insights into the power of vulnerability, emotional attunement, and the therapeutic process. He’ll highlight how storytelling, empathy, and relationship-building can be integrated into therapeutic settings to cultivate trust and intimacy with clients.

Robert, who works at the intersection of psychotherapy and creative coaching, will also provide his perspective on how therapists can use these tools in practice. Together, they will discuss the powerful influence of Ben’s father, Irvin Yalom, whose pioneering work in psychotherapy has shaped the field, and how these principles can be applied to enhance therapeutic relationships.

The session will conclude with a Q&A, allowing attendees to dive deeper into these transformative tools and gain practical advice for enriching their own therapeutic practices.