- 61 percent people said – friendship makes life happy, 25 percent people are taking therapy to save friendship
When we think of therapy to repair traditional ways of relationships, the image of a married couple or family relationship comes to mind. We tend to think that therapy is about mending relationships or mending broken relationships. But today's relationships are changing and along with this change, a new trend is also emerging – friendship therapy.
As the society is changing, friendship is also taking a new shape. Now it is not limited to fun or companionship. Friendship is now seen as an important relationship. In today's age where people depend on their close friends more than their partner or family life, the importance of friendship increases manifold. According to a recent report, 61 percent of Americans believe that Jigri Dost makes their lives more fulfilling. While 25 percent view marriage or children this way.
On the growing trend of friendship therapy, Barbie Atkinson of Catalyst Counseling in Houston estimates that about 25 percent of people who come to her are seeking therapy to save a friendship. This is indicative of a new trend, where friends seek professional help to mend their relationships.
Experts believe that friendship therapy helps friends understand each other's feelings and solve problems.
Millennials at the forefront of seeking friendship therapy: Millennials are at the forefront of this trend, according to a psychiatric poll. They are aware of friendship therapy and prioritize their mental health. People of this generation value human relationships and experiences, so they seek professional help to improve friendships. According to Youngstown State University professor Kress, unless there is a serious problem in the friendship, such as abuse or jealousy, the problem can be resolved together.
Friendship therapy is similar to traditional couple therapy Friendship therapy is similar to traditional couple therapy. In which the therapist helps to understand the feelings of friendship relationships. Friends understand each other's problems and try to improve their relationship.
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