Kathy Carter
Kathy Carter
Title – Show 16 - TV as therapy – how Heartstopper is helping us heal
Title – Show 16 - TV as therapy – how Heartstopper is helping us heal
Title – Show 16 - TV as therapy – how Heartstopper is helping us heal
Thursday 27th June 2024
Discover how Netflix's Heartstopper serves as a therapeutic tool, helping viewers process emotions and heal through its heartwarming stories.
23 minutes
Healing
Supportive
Hopeful
Informative
Engaging
About this podcast
Author:
Kathy Carter
Overview:
Categories:
Recovery from Trauma
Mindfulness & Technology in Health
Healing Relationships
Mindful Recovery
Healing from Sexual Trauma
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Get the buttons here!How Heartstopper Heals: TV as Therapy
Episode Overview
- Heartstopper offers a therapeutic experience by providing a safe space for viewers.
- The show's positive portrayal of queer characters resonates with a diverse audience.
- Viewers can use their emotional responses to the show to reflect on their own lives.
- Heartstopper helps process past traumas and fosters new ways to cope and grow.
- Media can be a powerful tool for self-discovery and healing.
Every time you watch Heartstopper, it's like another piece of therapy.
Ever wondered why a TV show can feel like therapy? In this episode, Kathy Carter from Arrive Therapy dives into the surprising therapeutic effects of Netflix's Heartstopper. Kathy explains how this beloved show isn't just for entertainment—it's helping people process their emotions and heal. With its heartwarming depiction of young love and acceptance, Heartstopper offers a safe space for viewers to explore their own experiences of marginalisation and loss.
Kathy highlights how the show's positive portrayal of queer characters and their relationships resonates with a broad audience, from teenagers to grandparents. She explores how the show's low-conflict, supportive environment provides a sense of safety and hope, making it a unique therapeutic tool. Kathy also shares her insights on how viewers can use their emotional responses to the show as a way to reflect on their own lives and values.
By connecting with the characters' journeys, viewers can address past traumas and find new ways to cope and grow. This episode is a must-listen for anyone who finds solace in media and wants to understand how it can be a powerful tool for healing. So, grab your remote and get ready to see your favourite show in a whole new light. Why not give it a go and see what it brings up for you?