Re: Do You Think You Can Change People?
Originally Posted by
Artangel
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Keezoy, lsn’t that just brainwashing?
IF your question is serious and not rhetorical, no it is not brainwashing. When you are manipulating an individual in ways that involve coercion and threats; when you are giving them only one path to follow in the way they view the world and denying any alternatives; when you are not taking into account the welfare, dignity or mental health of an individual; when you are "telling" and "Lecturing" rather than listening and understanding. That may be brainwashing. CBT is an educative process that involves free will and self discovery. Some programs are mandatory but CBT is never imposed on people. Even if they are criminals. IT is an optional treatment offered before incarceration. IT was in my experience at least. YOur choice of course but I would suggest you do some reading on CBT. IT is a very common therapeutic approach. IN fact it is THE most common approach to psychological treatment used by psychologists and therapists in the world today. It has it's limitations of course. PLease read my edit added since you read my last post.