Well, if this could be TAUGHT in graduate programs - just like it's difficult to teach empathy -- the push on training therapists is to do this technique, to give this homework, to DO something - But I've ALWAYS believed that basically anyone could have a healing effect if they took the time to just LISTEN - don't be distracted by your phone, or who's doing what outside the window or looking at the clock - the power of just being fully PRESENT with another human -- well the transformation can be awesome. thanks for posting!