The article discusses recent portrayals of therapists in television and film, particularly highlighting the Apple TV+ series Shrinking. Such portrayals may be a reaction to earlier views of therapists as distant, authoritative figures. The blurring of lines between therapist and friend indicates a cultural shift, suggesting that many patients now desire a more equal, reciprocal relationship with their therapists. This change may reflect broader societal attitudes towards authority and the therapeutic relationship, prompting questions about the ethical implications of such depictions.
The recent depictions of therapists in media, such as in Apple TV+'s Shrinking, reflect a shift towards viewing them more as friends than authority figures.
Therapists' evolving portrayals suggest a cultural shift, where patients might now seek a more equal, reciprocal relationship rather than one steeped in traditional hierarchies.
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