The Guidance Blog

Thoughtful insights, practical tools, and occasional nerd-outs about therapy, mental health, and being human. Whether you're deep in your healing journey or just therapy-curious, you'll find resources here that meet you where you are—and maybe make you feel a little more seen.

When Reality TV Stops Feeling Like Entertainment
For Clients, For Clinicians, For Couples, For Grievers, Disaster Relief Ariel Landrum, LMFT, ATR For Clients, For Clinicians, For Couples, For Grievers, Disaster Relief Ariel Landrum, LMFT, ATR

When Reality TV Stops Feeling Like Entertainment

Reality TV shaped a generation. This blog unpacks the documentary, “Reality Check: Inside America’s Next Top Model,” exploring the mental health impact, hidden costs for participants, parasocial bonds, identity disruption, and how viewers can respond with awareness and growth.

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