The Lies Behind "Alternative Medicine" | Dr. Jonathan Stea
The Checkup with Doctor Mike
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Therapy Can Harm: Understand Before You Act
Some therapies, such as critical incident stress debriefing, can exacerbate symptoms of anxiety and PTSD instead of alleviating them. This approach, intended for individuals following traumatic events, disrupts natural recovery processes by forcing participants to debrief too soon, ultimately causing more harm. Additionally, practices like conversion therapy, aimed at changing sexual orientation or gender identity, represent another example of harmful psychotherapy. Understanding the potential adverse effects of these treatments is crucial before implementing therapeutic interventions.
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