As mental health and the psychological sciences have gone increasingly mainstream, so too have some common misconceptions and misunderstandings. In the first of two episodes, Dr. Rick Hanson and I explore some of the biggest misconceptions related to therapy, trauma, and what it means to be "resilient."
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Key Topics:
0:00: Introduction
2:10: Misconception #1: "Personal growth is narcissistic."
5:05: The social value of individual growth.
10:25: Misconception #2: "Well-being is all about individual effort."
18:50: Misconception #3: "Therapy is for people who are messed up."
23:00: Misconception #4: "If I go to therapy, I'll become dependent on it."
30:00: Misconception #5: "If I go to therapy, it'll destabilize me or mess me up."
34:45: Misconception #6: "People use the word 'trauma' too much. These days EVERYTHING is a 'trauma.'"
43:50: How we define what is and isn't stressful.
48:10: Recap
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