Philosophy
fromPsychology Today
1 week agoWhy Philosophy Matters for Psychology
Philosophical concepts like dialectics can enhance psychotherapeutic practices and redefine rigid notions in psychology.
I have sat with patients who tell me, " I hate these medications," and then, in the same breath, admit, " I am terrified of what happens if I stop them." Others describe a crushing sense of hopelessness, yet they still show up faithfully, week after week. These apparent contradictions are not signs of confusion or weakness. They are, in fact, the essence of being human.