Toxic Positivity

Toxic Positivity

The Lisa Show

Rick Riordan and Staying Safe

Episode: Rick Riordan and Staying Safe

  • Dec 29, 2020 1:00 pm
  • 16:08 mins

Has someone ever confided in you as they struggle with something difficult, and all you can think to tell them is to "look on the bright side"? Because if you were really honest with them, you might make them feel more sadness and despair? Well little do you know, you might actually be spreading toxic positivity by saying that. Dr. Laura Gallaher defines toxic positivity and helps us know how to avoid it.