7min chapter

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“Therapy Is Preventing Kids From Growing Up.” - Author Abigail Shrier

Culture Apothecary with Alex Clark

CHAPTER

The Risks and Limitations of Therapy

The chapter discusses how therapy can have negative impacts on certain groups, such as burn victims and police officers, leading to worsened mental health outcomes. It questions the effectiveness of therapy in situations where human resilience may be more beneficial, emphasizing the potential risks of dysregulation and family estrangement. The narrative also explores the trend of young adults cutting off their parents post-therapy and challenges the lack of warnings about potential negative outcomes in therapy sessions.

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