Hi Claudia, very good piece, the need for personal -inner transformation, and also the systemic approach for the need for relationships and community. Those are within our reach but it requires guidance, commitment, and support. I would also add the extra evolutionary challenge to go beyond community to design sane societies, and here theories like metamodern politics are a good road map toward a better flourishing future.
A challenge I’ve observed with 1:1 therapy is that it often is insufficient in providing social integration and stability. For those with insufficient personal and social scaffolding supports, finding an appropriate relational and wise therapist is not much different than finding an ideal romantic partner. Wise matchmaking is hard.
The base (and at times quality) of 1:1 psychological support isn’t wide or deep enough to offset the deluge of counter-integration narratives from social or cultural influences. Seeding and tending to networks of incremental care (including psychotherapeutic and spiritual supports) offers a much more stable and resilient base - a silver network approach, instead of a silver bullet approach.
Yes, and the more depth and complexity we have, the harder it is to find a therapist who can meet us where we are at. For this reason, seeking a referral from a trusted source who knows us is always advantageous.
I agree: network introduction is key, especially if it can be widely linked and supported. Without a second opinion (or feedback loop), the quality of the network you're in has a massive impact.
Hi Claudia, very good piece, the need for personal -inner transformation, and also the systemic approach for the need for relationships and community. Those are within our reach but it requires guidance, commitment, and support. I would also add the extra evolutionary challenge to go beyond community to design sane societies, and here theories like metamodern politics are a good road map toward a better flourishing future.
Yes, Manuel. I agree. Thank you for pointing this out.
A challenge I’ve observed with 1:1 therapy is that it often is insufficient in providing social integration and stability. For those with insufficient personal and social scaffolding supports, finding an appropriate relational and wise therapist is not much different than finding an ideal romantic partner. Wise matchmaking is hard.
The base (and at times quality) of 1:1 psychological support isn’t wide or deep enough to offset the deluge of counter-integration narratives from social or cultural influences. Seeding and tending to networks of incremental care (including psychotherapeutic and spiritual supports) offers a much more stable and resilient base - a silver network approach, instead of a silver bullet approach.
Yes, and the more depth and complexity we have, the harder it is to find a therapist who can meet us where we are at. For this reason, seeking a referral from a trusted source who knows us is always advantageous.
I agree: network introduction is key, especially if it can be widely linked and supported. Without a second opinion (or feedback loop), the quality of the network you're in has a massive impact.