792: Red Flags Making You Rethink Your Shrink | Feedback Friday
Feb 10, 2023
Therapists can sometimes be more confusing than helpful. Discover critical red flags that indicate a toxic therapeutic relationship and learn how to hold your therapist accountable. There's also a discussion on how to support a struggling friend while maintaining your own well-being. Plus, get savvy tips for persuading your employer to fund your doctorate, aligning your personal goals with company interests. Lastly, navigate the complexities of activism, family life, and the need for community support in fitness.
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Problematic Therapist
A therapy patient had a terrible experience with a narcissistic therapist who gave random diagnoses and inappropriate advice.
The patient finally stopped seeing the therapist after learning from friends that the therapist openly mocked clients' mental health issues.
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Therapist Red Flags
Watch for red flags like inappropriate physical contact, derogatory comments, or requests that make you uncomfortable.
Also, consider whether you feel safe, listened to, and cared for by your therapist.
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Addressing Concerns with Your Therapist
If something feels off but isn't egregious, discuss it with your therapist.
Their response will reveal if the issue is a true red flag.
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A number of red flags have you rethinking the effectiveness of your shrink. Shouldn't they make you feel more capable of facing the world and understanding your place in it instead of less capable and more confused? Is it time for you to shop for a newer, better therapist? We'll try to help you answer this and more here on Feedback Friday!
And in case you didn't already know it, Jordan Harbinger (@JordanHarbinger) and Gabriel Mizrahi (@GabeMizrahi) banter and take your comments and questions for Feedback Friday right here every week! If you want us to answer your question, register your feedback, or tell your story on one of our upcoming weekly Feedback Friday episodes, drop us a line at friday@jordanharbinger.com. Now let's dive in!
On This Week's Feedback Friday, We Discuss:
A number of red flags have you rethinking the effectiveness of your shrink. Is it time for you to shop for a newer, better therapist? [Thanks once again to clinical psychologist Dr. Erin Margolis for helping us with this one!]
You're concerned about the well-being of an on-again, off-again ex. How can you check in on them without re-entering what always turns out to be a hurtful and toxic relationship?
How might you pitch the higher-ups at your office about covering the costs of the doctorate you're pursuing that would increase your market value within the company — sure to be a win/win for both parties?
When the city government and law enforcement won't do anything to stem the meth production and associated traffic blighting the neighborhood, can the landlords who allow this to continue be held legally accountable? [As always, thanks to attorney Corbin Payne for helping us answer this one!]
Everyone you know reached out and offered support when you made your cancer diagnosis public — except for your best friend, who notably kept their distance. Should you even still consider this person your friend?
Have any questions, comments, or stories you'd like to share with us? Drop us a line at friday@jordanharbinger.com!
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