The Therapeutic Culture

Let’s face it—kids today are growing up in a world obsessed with emotional health. Every school, family, and community seems determined to make sure children are “okay” on the inside. There’s no shortage of social-emotional learning lessons, school counselors, trauma-informed programs, and gentle parenting movements. The idea, of course, is good: help kids feel safe, [...]

Many parents, educators, and Christians are waking up to a difficult truth: despite the explosion of mental health awareness, therapy initiatives, and emotional support programs for kids, today’s young people increasingly seem less resilient, more anxious, and unprepared for life’s adult challenges. This growing concern is at the heart of the debate around “bad therapy”—the [...]