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The aim is to explore how Levinasian ethics inform empathy and relatedness in psychotherapy.

June 3, 2026Open Access

Suffering, Relatedness and Transformation: Levinas and Relational Psychodynamic Theory

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This article examines the impact of Levinasian concepts on empathy and treatment outcomes in social work, suggesting transformative implications.

The aim is to explore how Levinasian ethics inform empathy and relatedness in psychotherapy.
Examined the theoretical contributions of Emmanuel Levinas to relational psychodynamic literature.
Reviewed concepts such as empathy, attunement, and responsiveness within clinical settings.
Discussed practical implications for social work practitioners in understanding and addressing suffering.
Levinasian concepts significantly enhance the understanding of human relatedness in clinical practice.
Empathy and transformative potential in therapy are clarified through Levinasian ethics.
Improved approaches to viewing psychopathology and psychosocial interventions are suggested.

Ruth Domrzalski (2010) studied this question.

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This article examines the impact of Levinasian concepts on empathy and treatment outcomes in social work, suggesting transformative implications.