Social media may be a problem for some teens, but online interaction that leads to friendships would be remarkably good for them. Simple bans aren’t going to have much of an impact, but giving kids opportunities to bond and make friends will. How do we do more of that?
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Instead of trying to fix our friends and loved ones struggling with anxiety and depression because of what they believe about themselves, maybe we should understand that by staying in their lives, we are already providing the argument against those beliefs through our actions.
It will leave you asking more questions than it provides answers, but these are questions we should be asking.
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?
