SOLVED with Mark Manson How Bad Therapy Can Harm a Generation (ft. Abigail Shrier)
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Apr 10, 2024 
In this engaging conversation, Abigail Shrier, an award-winning journalist and author of "Bad Therapy," discusses the pitfalls of modern therapy culture and its effects on the youth. She critiques the rise of 'bad therapy' and how it undermines resilience, urging for a shift in parenting styles that promote risk-taking and independence. Shrier raises alarms about the confidence crisis in Gen Z and highlights the dangers of over-diagnosing mental health issues, advocating for genuine emotional support as a remedy. It's a thought-provoking exploration of parenting and mental health.
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Therapy Language Inflation
- Therapy language has infiltrated modern life, inflating everyday problems into disorders.
- This catastrophizing hinders mental health by shaping problem perception.
Child Therapy vs. Adult Therapy
- Therapy for kids differs significantly from adult therapy.
- Children lack the life experience and agency to push back against potentially harmful narratives.
Defining Bad Therapy
- Bad therapy introduces new symptoms or worsens existing ones.
- Focusing on negative feelings, common in some therapies and SEL, can increase sadness and anxiety.
