The Tom Woods Show Ep. 2573 Pop Psychology Isn't Your Friend, But Genuine Psychotherapy Can Be
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Nov 23, 2024 
Dr. Jonathan Shedler, a clinical psychologist at the University of California, San Francisco, critiques the rise of self-proclaimed 'therapists' and the pitfalls of pop psychology. He emphasizes the importance of genuine psychotherapy, which fosters self-knowledge and addresses underlying issues like depression, rather than merely managing symptoms. Shedler also discusses the value of a solid therapeutic relationship in promoting insight and transformation, urging a move beyond superficial understandings of mental health.
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Creating Choices in Therapy
- Real psychotherapy helps create choices and options not initially apparent.
- It moves beyond the false dichotomy of "toughen up" or "obsess and ruminate".
Distinguishing Real Therapy
- Pop psychology platitudes and social media therapy are often hokey nonsense.
- Legitimate psychotherapy offers much more depth and genuine help.
Upstream vs. Downstream
- Real therapists address underlying psychological issues driving surface problems like depression.
- They treat the "upstream" causes, not just the "downstream" effects.