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Published Feb 24, 2023

800: Can Therapy Wreck a Background Check? | Feedback Friday

Jordan Harbinger and Gabriel Mizrahi dive into handling toxic family dynamics, address fears about therapy affecting job security, explore resilient job-hunting strategies, and discuss finding authentic connections in love, making 'Feedback Friday' a mix of insightful advice and empathetic guidance for personal growth and boundary setting.
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  • Overcoming Fear

    and discuss the common fears associated with seeking therapy and the importance of overcoming them. Jordan shares personal anecdotes about social fears and how repeated exposure can help overcome them 1. He emphasizes that therapy can be a powerful tool for empowerment, offering flexibility and comfort through platforms like Better Help 2.

    Therapy is one of the best things you can do for yourself, depressed or not, and Better Help is a great option.

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    Gabriel agrees, noting that many people struggle with similar fears and that seeking help is a courageous step.

       

    Security Clearance

    Addressing concerns about therapy affecting security clearance, Gabriel explains that therapists are bound by confidentiality and are not required to report past abuses unless asked to 3. He reassures listeners that seeking therapy will not jeopardize their chances of obtaining security clearance. Jordan and Gabriel also consulted Brad Watts, an expert on sibling sexual abuse, who emphasized the importance of confronting abusers and seeking professional help 4.

    Talking about this with a therapist, Brad said that would in no way jeopardize your ability to get a security clearance.

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    They highlight that many individuals with security clearances also seek therapy, and it should not be a barrier to getting the help needed.

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