Why Unsolicited Advice Can Ruin Relationships

Why Unsolicited Advice Can Ruin Relationships

The Matt Townsend Show - Season 7, Episode 212 , Segment 1

Unsolicited Advice, Violent Extremism and Moms

Episode: Unsolicited Advice, Violent Extremism and Moms

  • Sep 5, 2018 1:00 pm
  • 49:16 mins

Richard Joelson, Ph.D., has been a clinical social work psychotherapist, educator, and administrator for 46 years. He has practiced social work in various places including Liberia, and has his own private practice in New York. It can be tempting to want to fix everyone’s problems and immediately go into psychoanalyst mode to figure out how you can help them. But sometimes, even with the best intentions, giving advice can do more harm than good. Dr. Joelson author of the book, “Help Me! A Psychotherapist’s Tried-and- True Techniques for a Happier Relationship with Yourself and the People You Love,” teaches us why unsolicited advice can ruin relationships and how we can communicate better.