Perhaps William Shakespeare was right to say that “in friendship and love, it is easier to be happy in ignorance than in knowledge. “While this expression, in some contexts, has a certain sense of truth, there are areas and realities in which it simply should not be applied, these realities to which we refer have to do with our health, both physical and psychological, so in areas related to these areas there is no alternative, it is always better to have knowledge and the sooner the better.
In this sense, we are talking about scientific knowledge, not fictional knowledge invented by currents that dress as an alternative to psychology for the exclusive benefit of those who practice it; In this way, false alternatives can not only aggravate a certain disease, but also make it much more resistant to other treatments, depleting the patient’s energy and hope.
- It is necessary to consider that the techniques applied by a psychologist prepared and trained in his consultation are instruments that have been validated by research that has proven its effectiveness.
- An efficiency that.
- Although far from perfect for all.
- Is certainly superior to all known alternatives.
- And that’s precisely why it applies.
- That’s the principle that should guide any clinical procedure.
- But unfortunately it doesn’t work that way.
- And psychology?In addition to many other areas.
- There are many unfair actors who confuse the consumer and destroy the prestige of the profession.
“The first step in ignorance is to believe in knowledge. -Baltasar Gracián-
Julie Ponder and Connell Watkins established in their “rebirth” therapy that the adopted child suffers from attachment syndrome. This is believed to be due to the lack of biological connection to the mother. It is considered that at some point this link broke and treatment Is it necessary to bring the baby back to his mother’s uterus to “be reborn?”and re-establish the link.
The truth is that applying this psychological alternative?It led to the death of a 10-year-old girl. “Rebirth” therapy involved the return of the small maternal uterus. Therefore, the psychological torture was terrible, all to make the young woman die suffocated by the weight of 4 adults on her fragile little body.
Between the? Beauties? This terrible therapy is haircutting, manipulation and abuse of the little one’s body, kicking in the ankles for hours or total immobility, all to recreate the womb and regain biological bond.
Clearly, Ponder and Watkins were tried and sentenced to 16 years in prison for child abuse resulting from death. The trial lasted only two weeks, as the videos of the sessions were sufficient evidence to demonstrate the barbarity of this alleged alternative therapy.
Another of the dangerous alternative therapies from which we must quickly escape is psychology?How did Dr. Jordan Weiss put it, according to this doctor, the harmonious relationship between body and soul with the fourth dimension through holistic work allows us to explore the limitless capabilities of the human mind.
With the excuse of synchronizing the body and mind with the universe, Dr. Jordan Weiss proposed treatments that included vaginal massages for patients, removal of unjustifiable clothing and prescription of narcotics. As you can imagine, the patients ended up denouncing the practices of this doctor. who had his professional license revoked. Meanwhile, whistleblowers were treated for their initial problems and those caused by Weiss’ ideas.
Dr. Dicke created the “wake up” theory to treat sexual abuse. According to his postulates, the patient should remember as many details and experiences as possible. In this way, his memories and anxieties would be reorganized. He even went as far as representing traumatic events to get to know the sensations in a more believable way.
However, the reality of the benefits of this therapy was quite different. Patients had to undress and simulate postures and postures caused by the sexual abuser. Even the doctor himself participated in the Show.
Finally, in the face of complaints from the parents of one of the patients, Dicke was unable to crediblely explain the effectiveness of his therapy, his psychologist’s license was revoked and he did not have any of the people treated to improve his disorders.
These are just three examples of a market full of imaginative and creative opportunities to offer hope to people who want to focus on something, whatever it is, to escape the discomfort they find themselves in. , putting your own mind in someone else’s hands, it is recommended to critically understand the treatment options available.
“Ignorance is the night of the mind: but a night without a moon and without stars. -Confucius-
Keep in mind that unproven therapy can be more harmful than beneficial, what’s at stake is your mind, your psyche, your well-being, and ultimately your own happiness and yours.