Can Therapists Be Truly Objective? & Other Therapy Myths Exposed
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In this episode, we ask each other a simple question: Why do we do what we do? That sparks a deeper conversation about the heart of therapy. Is it just about fixing problems—or is there something more meaningful at play? We share our personal answers and explore whether a therapist’s personal beliefs matter, and if true objectivity is even possible. We also take on a common question: Should therapists give advice—and when is it actually helpful?
00:00 Intro
03:10 Is the goal of therapy to eliminate suffering?
07:30 Meaningless vs meaningful suffering
26:38 Can therapists truly be objective?
44:17 Should therapists give advice?
56:50 Has therapy replaced church?
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