Sharing – Is Friendship Therapy the Next Big Thing in Mental Health?

Friends are increasingly going to therapy together.

This is interesting. I don’t imagine doing this myself at this point in my life, but there is some logic to it. With loneliness and all of the mental health issues that can be caused at epidemic levels, why shouldn’t we fight to work through problems that are breaking apart our friendships in the same way we would do the same for romantic partnerships?

It sounds odd to me. But I realize that may be because I grew up and live in a society that doesn’t place enough value on friendship. If I want to value my friends more, why wouldn’t I do whatever I could to stay connected to my closest friends? Therapy could be a viable alternative to ending close friendships and losing connections that make a difference in our lives.

So, why not friendship therapy?

https://time.com/7014493/what-is-friendship-therapy/