Hospitality in the Psychotherapy for Psychosis
Philosophy, Psychiatry, & Psychology June 1, 2026 Jeremy Ridenour, John Azer, Kyle Shepard et al.
Hospitality is a key concept in contemporary continental philosophy that emphasizes the importance of welcoming the stranger. Despite its relevance to psychotherapy, little has been written about how it could be a framework for the psychotherapeutic encounter, especially for people experiencing psychosis. In the world of psychiatry, the person with psychosis is often viewed as “other,” a...