Psychoanalysis is not just about childhood.
CBT is not just about challenging thoughts.
Humanistic therapy is not just about validation.
ACT is not just about acceptance.
Narrative therapy is not just about changing stories.
Therapy is more deeper than what it looks like.
Should we focus on improving the quality of the curriculum, strengthening faculty standards, creating healthier institutional environments, and enhancing clinical exposure?
No.
Should we change the name of the course?
Yes.
Aliens are the second most impossible thing in the world.
Two friends from a psychology background meeting and not talking about mental health is still the first.
He – I don’t think Freud was right.
She – Ohhh… what all have you read from Freud?
He – Not much, just the psychosexual stages during my undergrad.
She – Hmmmm…
In substance dependence, motivation & insight are two different things. One who is extremely motivated might not have greater insights about the the complexities and nuances of this deadly disease. Recovery lies in understanding the problem to extreme depth and working on them.