People often seek reassurance and validation in their emotions and decisions. Many individuals reach out not necessarily for advice, but to have their feelings acknowledged and validated. By granting permission to feel conflicting emotions and assuring individuals that their feelings are normal, one can alleviate their anxieties and provide the support needed to navigate through tough decisions.
Could it be that today’s increased awareness about emotions, and our obsession with mental health issues, are actually causing more mental health issues? More people are doing therapy, but are those people potentially doing it wrong?
Therapist, counselor, and author Lori Gottlieb says that a lot of our culture’s approach to mental health is wrong.
In today’s podcast, we discuss what it takes to do therapy effectively. We discuss the prevalence of mental health content online and why that may be a bad thing. We talk about how people’s misunderstandings of vulnerability and boundaries can backfire. And we get into the effect social media might be having on this.
Enjoy.
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