In our many roles as clinicians, parents, relatives and friends, we are often advised to " stay positive" no matter the circumstances. While optimism can be helpful, toxic positivity can cause pressure to dismiss difficult emotions and situations in favour of forced happiness.
Over time this can lead to fostering a false sense of security where we rely on control and avoidance instead of genuine resilience.
Over time this can lead to fostering a false sense of security where we rely on control and avoidance instead of genuine resilience.
