Holding Space for Therapy Speak

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4.6 • 986 Ratings

🗓️ 6 April 2023

⏱️ 28 minutes

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Summary

Why is everyone talking about their “attachment style” or “boundaries” and “triggers”? Therapy speak, both online and IRL, has become a normal part of our daily discourse – especially since the pandemic brought mental health issues to the forefront. Audie talks to two psychologists, Dr. Arianna Brandolini and Dr. Luana Marques, about how widespread use of the language of their profession can both increase access to certain resources, and at the same time be a poor substitute for treatment. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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0:43.6	Pleasencies apply.
0:45.5	Like all good stories these days, this one starts with a viral TikTok.
0:49.9	I've noticed you've been withdrawn and haven't wanted to hang out recently.
0:53.5	What's going on?
0:55.0	That's Dr. Ariana Brandalini, a clinical psychologist who specializes in treating anxiety, depression, and trauma-related disorders.
1:03.2	I've treasured our season of friendship, but we're moving in different directions in life.
1:08.9	Now, back in January, she posted this TikTok, intending to give people guidance on a difficult topic.
1:15.1	The friendship breakup.
1:17.1	I don't have a capacity to invest in our friendship any longer.
1:20.6	The internet backlash was swift and brutal.
1:26.6	Commenters called Dr. Arianna cruel, uncaring, and disingenuous.
1:31.7	The Huffington Post said her approach is, quote, a trash move.
1:35.3	I mean, basically, if we're using Internet language, she was roasted for using therapy speak.
1:40.9	I've treasured our season of friendship.
1:43.0	I'm being 100% serious when I say this. I would
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