Whitney Goodman
What’s inside
Toxic Positivity’ confronts the dark side of the positivity movement, examining how excessive optimism can invalidate genuine emotions and create harmful pressure.
You’ll Learn
- Understanding the harm of excessive positivity
- Learning to acknowledge and process a range of emotions
- Developing healthier emotional habits
- Challenging societal pressures for constant happiness
Key Points
- The downside of forced positivity
- Invalidation of true feelings
- Pressure from positivity culture
- Embracing a full range of emotions
- Critical examination of positivity movement
- Finding balance between positivity and realism
Who’s it For
- Psychology enthusiasts
- Self-help readers
- Anyone feeling pressured by positivity mandates
- Mental health professionals
About the author
Whitney Goodman is a licensed marriage and family therapist known for her critical insights on mental health and wellness.