"Good psychotherapy, like good physical therapy, hurts, especially when addressing unresolved symptoms and fostering psychological growth that challenges old patterns suitable for change."
"Recent studies reveal a significant lack of reported adverse effects in psychotherapy, highlighting the absence of clear definitions and the rarity of serious consequences."
Research indicates a significant overlooked aspect of psychotherapy: its painful nature is often a sign of successful healing and growth. Systematic reviews show a lack of adverse effect reporting, suggesting good therapy requires confronting and addressing difficult emotions and experiences. For example, exposure therapies push individuals to face fears, leading to potential short-term discomfort. Rather than shying away from pain, effective psychotherapy embraces it as a necessary step towards emotional flexibility and personal growth, akin to physical rehabilitation.
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