A reflective essay exploring moral disorientation, inherited trauma, collective identity, and the recovery of ethical orientation through lived experiencing, relational presence, and shared responsibility.

In this reflective piece, Patricia Foster considers what it means to truly embody the values of the person-centred approach beyond theory alone. Drawing on the work of Carl Rogers and Eugene Gendlin, the article explores empathy, relational courage, and the importance of creating space for what is not yet fully speakable within our communities.