Rejection is the biggest fear for many people, and it is also accompanied by a feeling of rejection. There may be many sensations coming together, but one thing is known for sure: this therapy is circulating a lot on TikTok!
There are many contexts that can apply to this type of therapy, from refusing to blow up balloons at a birthday party, to avoiding invitations for coffee, for a ride, etc. Rejection can be associated with fear for many people, but one form of "therapy" involves putting this fear before anything else.
In the video, people can be seen putting themselves in a variety of situations where they may be rejected by society, people, acquaintances, etc.
What is "rejection therapy"?
The therapy was first practiced by Canadian entrepreneur Jason Comely, who created cue cards that encouraged people to purposely try rejection in order to be braver in the future. "But this therapy is not a research-based form of psychotherapy," says Gail Saltz, professor of psychiatry at NY Presbyterian Hospital Weill-Cornell School of Medicine. This therapy clearly encourages facing this rejection, getting out of the situation, finding mechanisms to overcome the issue, etc.
The benefits of rejection therapy
Essentially, rejection therapy encourages people to engage in a challenging task every day, in a situation that could trigger rejection. For people who participate in these tasks, these challenges can help boost confidence and reduce their susceptibility to failure and rejection.
For which people is this therapy best?
Some people on TikTok swear that rejection therapy has helped them feel safer, but mental health experts are careful not to suggest it for just anyone. "It's not an actual therapy, especially for people who struggle with low self-esteem or other social phobias," says Lily Brown, director of anxiety and mental health research at the University of Pennsylvania.
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