In this episode, Grant and Fara discuss the recent criticism that therapy has faced following the release of several publications, particularly "The Therapist Who Hated Me" by Michael Bacon. They delve into the dynamics of the therapist-patient relationship in various therapeutic approaches and the potential challenges that may arise. They emphasize that there is no universal solution for therapy and stress the importance of evaluating treatment options to find what works best for each individual. 

We hope you find this discussion insightful and enjoyable.

Key Takeaways

• No treatment is perfect, it is important to evaluate what's happening in therapy. Negative therapeutic experiences are valid, but hopefully shouldn't be the only experiences
• "Therapy is first and foremost meant to help facilitate development in a good direction" 

In This Episode

• [0:00 ] Introduction
• [01:10 ] Episode Overview
• [04:50 ] "The Therapist Who Hated Me" and Melanie Klein
• [08:05 ] Exploring the Therapist/Patient Relationship
• [13:30 ] Finding the Right Fit, the Right Treatment
• [17:30 ] Boom in Popularity for Therapy
• [25:00 ] Different Definitions of Mental Health Care
• [27:15 ] Countertransference of a Therapist
• [34:30 ] Negative Experiences in Therapy 
• [37:00 ] Evaluating Your Treatment

Resources and Links

Doorknob Comments

• https://www.doorknobcomments.com/

Dr. Fara White

• https://www.farawhitemd.com/

Dr. Grant Brenner

• https://www.granthbrennermd.com/
• https://www.linkedin.com/in/grant-h-brenner-md-dfapa/