Culture Apothecary with Alex Clark “Therapy Is Preventing Kids From Growing Up.” - Author Abigail Shrier
Apr 5, 2024
Investigative journalist Abigail Shrier discusses how therapy has stunted a generation, problems with Gentle Parenting, kids in conservative vs liberal households, and the risks and limitations of therapy. The podcast delves into the lack of objective measures in therapy, the consequences of gentle parenting on child development, and the impact of different parenting styles on children. It also touches on media influence on health, school counseling practices, and the importance of exposing children to distress for emotional resilience.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Exploring the Paradox of Increased Therapy and Declining Emotional Well-being in Gen Z
01:45 • 4min
The Risks and Limitations of Therapy
05:31 • 7min
Exploring the Lack of Objective Measures in Therapy and the Need for Regulation
12:56 • 3min
Generation Z and the Therapy Generation
16:24 • 14min
Consequences of Gentle Parenting on Child Development
30:05 • 3min
Parenting Styles and Generation Trends
33:25 • 16min
Challenges of Gentle Parenting, Media Influence on Health, and School Counseling Practices
49:26 • 3min
Redefining Children's Emotional Resilience
52:48 • 11min
Discussion on Kids' Emotional Development and Shielding from Pain
01:03:26 • 3min
Guidance on Approaching Therapy for Children and A Message of Hope
01:06:38 • 2min
Insights on Dysregulated Kids in School & a Teaser for the Next Episode
01:08:33 • 2min