Yes, I absolutely agree and appreciate your post on this topic!! I’ve seen more therapists and journalists coming out with versions of this same opinion: not everyone needs therapy, and, in fact, going to therapy past when you *need* it can lead you to worsen and become dependent on the therapist. Therapy does not always help! The other argument I’d add for ‘why’ people posit this opinion is that “it can harm children who have not yet otherwise learned how to be resilient and overcome challenges without the support of a mental health professional.” I think this is interesting and definitely worth further consideration when asking whether children *need* therapy or not.
Yes, I absolutely agree and appreciate your post on this topic!! I’ve seen more therapists and journalists coming out with versions of this same opinion: not everyone needs therapy, and, in fact, going to therapy past when you *need* it can lead you to worsen and become dependent on the therapist. Therapy does not always help! The other argument I’d add for ‘why’ people posit this opinion is that “it can harm children who have not yet otherwise learned how to be resilient and overcome challenges without the support of a mental health professional.” I think this is interesting and definitely worth further consideration when asking whether children *need* therapy or not.
Thanks for writing :)