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19.07.2023 / 22:35
Therapy Speak: The problem with Jonah Hill's "boundaries" texts
Jonah Hill’s ex-girlfriend Sarah Brady is sparking a conversation that psychological language is best left in our psychologist’s offices.Watch Below: Counsellor Explains What is Wrong with the Jonah Hill Boundary TextsThe screenshots of messages alleged by Sarah to have been between the pair posted in July 2023 are said to outline Hill’s “boundaries” for his and Brady’s relationship – which include requesting Brady refrains from “surfing with men” and “posting pictures of yourself in a bathing suit”.While Hill has not responded to the social posts to confirm or deny if the texts are actually from him, Brady is attempting to highlight the Stutz actor’s misuse of the term boundaries in the alleged exchanges, these messages have also come under fire from others as a manipulation tactic, with American counsellor Jeff Guenther (@therapyjeff) explaining in a Tik Tok: “It's important we go over this misuse in therapy language...”So, when is too much therapy speak a bad thing, and what are the signs others are using it as a means of control us?Psychologist and Headspace App Mental Health Expert Carly Dober explains therapy speak is generally formal language that describes psychological concepts and behaviours.“Psychologists will use language like this in sessions with clients, and when communicating with other professionals,” Carly says.Yet, as we can see from the rise of terms like “love bombing” and “gaslighting” on social media, therapy speak has become a way for everyday people to intellectualise their emotions.“More people [are being] open about accessing therapy, sharing their journey with mental health, mental health education and campaigns increasing in effectiveness over the years,” Carly notes.According to Carly,