The conventional model of internal mental disorders in psychiatry is grounded in flawed beliefs about isolated minds. Relational psychotherapy emphasizes relational and social processes over biological or cognitive aspects. Healing occurs through genuine connections and repairing broken relationships. Individuals often view their distress as an internal defect needing correction. This narrative ignores the relational context of psychological pain and fails to recognize the significance of mutual engagement in therapy.
"Healing happens through mutual engagement, authentic connection, and repairing relational ruptures. This approach rejects the narrative of isolated minds and emphasizes relational processes."
"We've been conditioned to understand our psychological and emotional pain through the lens of individual pathology, internalizing the idea that distress is a defect in need of fixing."
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