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Psychologist Abuse? Therapist Abuse? Life Coach Abuse?

Psychologist Abuse? Therapist Abuse? Life Coach Abuse?

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Dr. Steven Hassan
Feb 26, 2021
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Therapists, psychiatrists, psychologists, life coaches, and spiritual advisors are all expected to address emotional or spiritual well-being and nurture a person’s healing and positive growth. Most of them are committed to doing just that. Unfortunately, some have darker motivations, such as a desire for power, money, or sex. Instead of using their skills to help their clients, they use undue influence to manipulate and abuse them. Are you concerned you may be experiencing therapist abuse? Have you ever considered the idea of a therapist functioning like a cult leader? 

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