The Jordan B. Peterson Podcast 427. Bad Therapy, Weak Parenting, Broken Children | Abigail Shrier
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Feb 29, 2024 
In a thought-provoking discussion, Abigail Shrier, a best-selling author known for "Irreversible Damage," dives into the troubling state of modern therapy and its impact on children's mental health. She critiques how overprotective parenting and misguided therapeutic practices can hinder emotional resilience in youth. The conversation touches on the alarming trend of misdiagnosis and the need for children to confront life's challenges, promoting independence over dependency. Shrier emphasizes the importance of traditional values in fostering well-adjusted individuals.
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Irreversible Damage and Therapy's Role
- Shrier's book, "Irreversible Damage," addressed the rise in transgender identification among teen girls, hypothesising it as a social contagion.
- She found therapists often worsened the situation, leading her to explore therapy's broader impact.
Chloe Cole's Experience
- Abigail Shrier and Jordan Peterson discuss Chloe Cole's experience with therapists.
- Cole's therapists didn't inform her about normal negative emotion increases during puberty, body image focus in women, and the high likelihood of gender dysphoria resolving on its own.
Therapist Affirmation and Diagnosis
- Therapists commonly affirm patients' existing beliefs, potentially altering their self-understanding through diagnoses.
- Many kids identify with mental health diagnoses, a negative side effect of therapy.
