Comments on: Giving equal time to horrible therapists

By: Clint

Clint — Thu, 26 Aug 2010 17:26:32 +0000

As someone who frequented a therapist for a few years, I had no problem with it, particularly since GEICO is known for such parody. Plus, I think it meant to touch on the fact that we have grown a wee bit more sensitive as a society, so easily offended and hurt. The truth is this — there are plenty of people out there who desperately need therapy and are not receiving it, just as there are others who see therapists to get over issues that perhaps aren’t so severe. It’s no perfect science. Then again, what is?

By: Louis

Louis — Thu, 26 Aug 2010 16:05:00 +0000

One would hope no one took this depiction seriously as it’s an obvious exaggeration. I love the Geico commercials as they’re always over the top, most recently the one involving the pig going “Weeeeee” all the way home; that one had my sides hurting. But back to your take, it does not at all contribute to the stigma. In fact, are you sure such a stigma still exists Dolan? Most people nowadays want to be in good physical AND mental health, so seeking a therapist or other qualified professionals seems to be the logical medium.

By: Julie

Julie — Thu, 26 Aug 2010 14:59:46 +0000

I don’t believe anyone watching is going to think it is a realistic depiction of therapy, or be frightened by it. The whole point of the commercial is that you WOULDN’T have a drill sergeant as a therapist. I too find it very humorous and non offensive. I think if they used a more true/realistic tactic, like Rogers, and exaggerated it to make it funny, then it could be construed as offensive and off putting to potential patients (and therapists, for that matter). I thought it was done tastefully and it certainly made me laugh.

By: SJ McKinley

SJ McKinley — Thu, 26 Aug 2010 01:54:19 +0000

If you have been in therapy, the commercial is pretty funny because you know that is no where like a real therapists office or behavior. I laughed when i saw it. However, if you have never been in therapy but were thinking about it, this might make you put off your decision. No one wants to think when they talk honestly about their feelings they will be berated. That’s one major fear people who come to therapy have. Too bad they could not make something like Rogers “unconditional positive regard” seem funny. It sure would be less threatening.