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empathic rupture

[/ɛmˈpæθɪk ˈrʌptʃər/]
nounpl: empathic ruptures
ruptura empática
1. A break or failure in the empathic connection between two people, typically in therapeutic or interpersonal relationships, where one party feels misunderstood or emotionally disconnected
The therapist recognized the empathic rupture when the client withdrew after feeling judged during the session.
A terapeuta reconheceu a ruptura empática quando o cliente se afastou depois de se sentir julgado durante a sessão.
2. A moment of disconnection where emotional understanding and attunement are temporarily lost between individuals
After the empathic rupture, they had to work to rebuild trust and understanding.
Após a ruptura empática, tiveram que trabalhar para reconstruir a confiança e o entendimento.
Synonyms
empathic failureattunement failureemotional disconnectiontherapeutic rupture
Antonyms
empathic attunementemotional connectionempathic resonance

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
ruptura empática
Standard usage in psychological and therapeutic contexts
Portugal
rutura empática
Alternative spelling common in European Portuguese
São Paulo
ruptura empática / falha empática
Both terms used in academic and clinical settings

Related Idioms & Phrases

to repair an empathic rupture
to bridge the empathic gap
to acknowledge the rupture
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