Rejection therapy is thought to be inspired by motivational speaker Jia Jiang's viral 100 Days of Rejection video series that encourages individuals to intentionally seek rejection through interactions with strangers.
Rebecca Zeleny emphasizes that rejection therapy should not be confused with cognitive behavioral therapy or exposure therapy, which are supported by substantial research.
The popularity of this trend, according to Zeleny, is fueled more by its viral appeal rather than providing real therapeutic value, as it doesn't capture the emotional gravity of personal rejections.
The intent of rejection therapy is to foster resilience and reduce the emotional impact of rejection by encouraging individuals to ask outlandish questions to strangers.
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