Give At The Office: Empty At Home

As the stigma of seeking therapy has diminished, serious therapists have themselves become scapegoats and symbols for much that is wrong with the mental health field. This distrust of the therapeutic professions comes at a time when there is an increasing unraveling of relationships, family, and community and society needs good therapists more than ever. While the Internet has brought us easy access to instant information and provided us with chat rooms to visit when we are lonely, the Internet is itself responsible for many of the new problems facing us, as the real structures that constitute a dependable emotional safety net are being eroded.

In an attempt to make the work place more inviting and employees more productive, the new work environment may include amenities such as gyms, child-care centers, kitchens, valet and concierge services, sleeping rooms, and even rooms for worship. The underside of this shift towards