Therapy for Humans

Episode 49: You Keep Using That Word...

Gaslighting is one of the most overused words in the therapy lexicon right now — and that overuse is doing real damage. In this episode I break down what gaslighting actually means, why lumping it in with lying, defensiveness, and other bad behavior is costing you more than you think, and why getting the language right isn't about letting anyone off the hook. It's about making sure you're solving for the right problem.