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Published Mar 8, 2021

#138: Vanessa Bennett and Dené Logan - Cheaper Than Therapy

Hosts Vanessa Bennett and Dené Logan delve into the power of therapy and community in "Cheaper Than Therapy," discussing the need for cultural shifts in mental health, the impact of isolation, and personal evolution. They challenge traditional norms and recovery frameworks, advocating for a holistic understanding of growth and the importance of questioning systemic beliefs.
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  • Therapeutic Practices

    Therapeutic practices offer a window into the often-misunderstood world of therapy. and aim to demystify therapy by sharing real-life experiences and insights from their practice. They provide mini coaching sessions on their podcast, allowing listeners to experience therapy's transformative power without stepping into a therapist's office 1. Vanessa and Dené also facilitate group therapy sessions through the Tat Lab, emphasizing the profound healing that occurs in communal settings 2.

    We could give a little bit of a peek behind the doors and let people know what goes on in the therapy rooms.

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    Their approach highlights the importance of feeling witnessed and connected in a therapeutic environment.

       

    Cultural Perspectives

    Cultural attitudes towards therapy are shifting, as notes the increasing mainstream conversation around mental health. He attributes this change to the destigmatization of therapy and the necessity of addressing mental health in today's world 3. Vanessa Bennett4.

    We used to have so much more space for collective experiences and ritual and being together to hold space for our growth and our experience.

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    This shift towards individualism has impacted how we perceive and engage with therapy, highlighting the importance of reconnecting with community.

       

    Witnessing Growth

    The value of being witnessed in therapeutic settings is profound. emphasizes the healing power of bearing witness to one another, whether in small circles or through structured exercises in therapy 5. This practice fosters deeper connections and understanding, as couples often report improved relationships after engaging in such exercises.

    We have felt so deep in our connection, we have felt so different.

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    and Dené's podcast, "Cheaper Than Therapy," aims to bring these deep, soul-enriching conversations to a broader audience, encouraging introspection and connection beyond the therapy room 6.

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