I’m reading a lot of critical comments here about Alain that I think are unfair. I get that he may not have the appropriate credentials to provide therapeutic services, but that doesn’t mean he can’t have great insight into the human condition (e.g., what ails us, what gives life meaning, what makes relationships flourish, etc.). I work in human services and frequently communicate with allied mental health professionals who don’t possess anywhere near as much skill in articulating thought-provoking ideas about mental health and well-being. I don’t think he’s a charlatan selling easy solutions to life’s challenges. He’s simply inviting us to think about things in different ways, and sometimes that’s all it takes to help people course-correct. I’ll speak for myself in saying thank you, Alain, for your wonderful body of work-it’s had a significantly positive impact on my life. Cheers.

@sean7891233

7 ай бұрын

Well, I also wasted time and money on those people with so called credentials and they were complete a-holes who couldn’t help me. So may I know why are credentials so important? Is it not more important to find someone like Alain who shows genuine empathy and is able to help us find meaning insights and genuine solutions! Sadly most people just don’t have that level of intelligence to fairly comment on such an important topic but alas, the Dunning Krueger effect is in full effect!

@ginaiosef1634

7 ай бұрын

I believe is their own fear that speaks for them.

@luizinfanti

6 ай бұрын

I haven't seen negative comments, but many outstanding people in human history had no "credentials", and demanding those credentials goes to childishness. Leonardo Da Vinci had no considerable educational background, and he was one of the greatest geniuses of mankind.

@ginaiosef1634

6 ай бұрын

@@luizinfanti Brilliant answer! Thank you!

@jhodapp

4 ай бұрын

I couldn’t agree more. Anyone who’s experienced a profound therapeutic journey knows that Alain is speaking from deep personal experience combined with careful thought. This video is the best summary of the therapeutic journey I’ve come across anywhere.

I'm a BACP-accredited and registered psychotherapist, and I thoroughly endorse all that Alain says.

@FloatingFont

Ай бұрын

Right. Your small text of words from a miscellaneous youtube account has validated this mans entire public work and proven accreditations- for sure.

I love Alan's way of speaking, explaining, and being concise with such grace. It's a real privilege having access to his videos and books.

I'm a registered BACP counsellor and Alain de Botton is offering a superb masterclass in psycheducation on some fundamental ideas which are helpful to understanding because they're presented in a concise and articulate way. He expresses himself beautifully, better than some mental health professionals.

It’s such a relief to know that there is not such a thing as a normal person 😊 Thank you Alain!

If you read this, you are an amazing person and I am happy that you exist🖤

Alain and the school of life are the greatest gifts ive received from KZread ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

@ursanirak2870

3 ай бұрын

Amen

I would like to have Allain De Botton as my therapist.

I’ve been following Alain de Bottom’s content for a decade-it’s made all the difference.

It didn't even take a minute to recognize that this is the voiceover on The School of Life's videos. Thank you for such splendid narrations and insightful ideas to live better, Alian. 🙏🏿

@4itis1

6 ай бұрын

Not just the voiceover, he is the founder of the school of life

Thank you Alain. I have learned so much from you and The School of Life ! ❤❤❤

what an intriguing and thought-provoking video!! Fantastic suggestions for introspection also... bravo Alain/Penguin 👍

Merci Alain for your reassuring words.

I hv worked for 30 plus years in mental health teams …. Seriously… if only people knew that therapists often follow fads, apply bits and pieces of training without deep knowledge and are often running on instinct. They can be good people but there is often something going on with their egos ..

Thank you gratefully for everything you say and do! I am honoured to live in the same time frame and these world events with you! Thank you!❤

@sarayusarayu832

3 ай бұрын

I couldn’t say it better myself! 👏

I truly appreciate what he has to contribute to this issue.

Another lightbulb video from this king of clarity. More absorbing than scandi noir drama and infinitely more scary when applied to self.

how much I love him:)❤

Brilliant just brilliant insight ! Thank you.

Thank you Mr. Botton !

The audiobook is great!

Thank you! you are so great!

Super great video, thank you 🙌🏽

This is a gem of a video!!

A very useful book, Alain 🙋

Love this

Very interesting presentation. I'd be curious to read his book

Thank you.

if parts of your body had a voice what would it want to say. this is powerful!!!!!

Brilliant!

Brilliant

I think he is talking about the false self (not the 'full' self as it says in the subtitles). It sounds like a really interesting book!

It is spot on what you are saying. It is sad to see though that environments as children we are brought up in isn't as blessed as others or as lucky. I know our lives are what and how we make it, but life is also hard for too many who have not had healthy fundamentals to inspire and build one's future life upon.

It's a heros journey!

Alain offers genuine insight that can help people learn how to deal with their issues if they take the time to do the work. IMy insurance selected so-called "professional" counselors and therapists who provided really bad advice or no advice at all...asking "how does that make you feel?" is not helpful, I'm seeking therapy because I KNOW how I feel and want to learn better coping and self-examination techniques. Those discounting Alain's good advice because he's not a licensed therapist obvious have no understanding of mental health treatment techniques or they would recognize good advice when they hear it.

eh man full love. i want to start my journey with irvin yalom, cuidaos un montón un abrazo desde españa

Better than some SOL animations, I think Great ideas. Although I like some SOL animations, they can be distracting, gimmicky. Technique can obscure the message and the lesson on SOL. Thanks Alain for sharing. ======================================================================

@harrypearle9781

7 ай бұрын

TNX H

I like the thumbnail hahaha

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I love you

@SpidermanInLondon

7 ай бұрын

I love you too.

This didn't speak to me, I must therefore be fully self-actualised

If anybody is criticizing Alain they clearly: - haven’t read any of his books - likely can’t understand any of his books because they’re idiots - live through social media and making KZread comments to validate their lonely and meagre existences

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The body does not lie

Damn you like an alien. Though really love your works.

what if your parent died when you were young?

If only psychotherapy was affordable

@CitizenAyellowblue

3 ай бұрын

Spot. Comment! It’s only for the wealthy.

parents

You listen to the things you would of done , instead of doing it.

Uncle d/ h

Too bad shaped operating in the present

I thought for a moment he had finally shaved his hair.. what a shame he didnt

@ginaiosef1634

7 ай бұрын

Aren't you a brilliant one?!

@Daniel-uk6yr

7 ай бұрын

@@ginaiosef1634 thank you

The pseudo-philosopher has now entered into pseudo-psychotherapy. Wonderful.

@jhodapp

4 ай бұрын

What exactly is pseudo about what he says?

@shinyThings77

3 ай бұрын

And can you provide some viable "non-pseudo" alternatives

Don't listen to this guy. He's not a mental health professional. Not all of this applies to everyone and he's clearly not familiar with research on what actually makes therapy effective. Look up the psychologist Paul Wampold for that.

@warren2948

7 ай бұрын

I don't think he said he was a mental health professional. Nevertheless, his insights are great if you disagree, don't buy the book

@-tomi-

7 ай бұрын

So pressed. I think you should take some tips from this video.

@ajluvzlondon4214

7 ай бұрын

Ahh yes...the "evidence" says we should try CBT and if that fails medication right?...let me know how that's working out for you?

@ginaiosef1634

7 ай бұрын

Why are you afraid of him then? Some legal prescribed drugs work better, isn't it?

@foop9

7 ай бұрын

@1DangerMouse1 I think you're making the point (which I believe is more or less true) that Alain and his team have not learned to contextualize his personal philosophies to the established therapeutic treatments of specific illnesses he talks about

Thank you.

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