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Mentioned in 28 episodes
Bad Therapy
Book • 2024
Abigail Shrier's "Bad Therapy" delves into the increasing trend of pathologizing normal childhood behaviors.
The book examines how the therapeutic landscape has shifted, leading to the overdiagnosis and treatment of children for conditions that may simply be part of typical development.
Shrier critiques certain therapeutic approaches and their potential negative consequences, sparking debate about the appropriate use of therapy for children.
The book challenges readers to reconsider the boundaries between normal childhood experiences and diagnosable conditions, prompting a critical examination of current therapeutic practices.
It encourages a more nuanced understanding of child development and the potential pitfalls of overmedicalization.
The book examines how the therapeutic landscape has shifted, leading to the overdiagnosis and treatment of children for conditions that may simply be part of typical development.
Shrier critiques certain therapeutic approaches and their potential negative consequences, sparking debate about the appropriate use of therapy for children.
The book challenges readers to reconsider the boundaries between normal childhood experiences and diagnosable conditions, prompting a critical examination of current therapeutic practices.
It encourages a more nuanced understanding of child development and the potential pitfalls of overmedicalization.
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Mentioned in 28 episodes
Mentioned by
Chris Williamson when discussing the ideas in the book and his disagreement with some of them.


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Mentioned by
Bari Weiss as the author of the book, discussing the negative impact of certain parenting and therapeutic practices on children's mental health.


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Mark Manson as a book that upset him, highlighting the ways clinical psychologists are not always on the correct side of the dynamic between feeling better and actually being better.


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Emily Oster as the author of "Bad Therapy: Why the Kids Aren't Growing Up", discussing the changing attitudes towards spanking.


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Ep 2: Have We Forgotten How to Discipline?
Mentioned by John Papola in a discussion about the potential negative impacts of certain therapeutic approaches.

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Mentioned by
Emily Oster as the author of "Bad Therapy", offering a critical view on the increase in mental health diagnoses and treatments among adolescents.


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Allie Beth Stuckey when discussing the problem of empathy and its effects in therapy schools.


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Megyn Kelly in the context of discussing the trend of schools encouraging children to discuss trauma in the classroom setting.


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Mentioned by Trevin Wax , highlighting her warnings about over-dependence on therapeutic solutions or medication for children facing ordinary challenges.

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Allie Beth Stuckey as
Abigail Shrier 's newest book, discussing the dangers of therapy for children.



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REPLAY | The Dangers of Gentle Parenting, SEL & Empathy | Guest: Abigail Shrier
Mentioned by
Ben Shapiro as the author's latest book, examining the mental health therapy crisis and potential harms of new practices.


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