The NYC LessWrong group has a standing offer of something called “rationalist therapy” that any member can request.
Here’s how it works. You don’t have to have a problem that most people would seek “therapy” for, though it’s okay if you do; in the past people have asked for rationalist therapy related to bad relationships, problems with family, worries about career/education, social isolation, and other common problems. You explain what’s wrong; your friends and fellow rationalists try to troubleshoot it. If you’re miserable, chances are you’re miserable about something, and there may be a way to fix it that you haven’t thought of. It’s not focused on “aw, feel better” so much as on “hey, we can come up with a plan to address your problems.”
I think it’s a good idea. It’s best done with a group, but I’d give it a shot with anybody who needs it.
The NYC LessWrong group has a standing offer of something called “rationalist therapy” that any member can request.
Here’s how it works. You don’t have to have a problem that most people would seek “therapy” for, though it’s okay if you do; in the past people have asked for rationalist therapy related to bad relationships, problems with family, worries about career/education, social isolation, and other common problems. You explain what’s wrong; your friends and fellow rationalists try to troubleshoot it. If you’re miserable, chances are you’re miserable about something, and there may be a way to fix it that you haven’t thought of. It’s not focused on “aw, feel better” so much as on “hey, we can come up with a plan to address your problems.”
I think it’s a good idea. It’s best done with a group, but I’d give it a shot with anybody who needs it.