TV shows this therapist wants you to watch

Written By Casey Swartz
I thought it would be fun to start a list of TV shows that I both loved and will sometimes even recommend in sessions with clients.  These are shows that portray pain and growth in ways that make me feel like I'm reading someone's love letters which is my absolute favorite feeling.                                                   This list is not exhaustive and of course will never be complete.  But if there’s something you’d like to see here or think I should watch, be sure to comment below or send me a message!


Somebody Somewhere

Vulnerability and the non linear line of growth.  Sweet, funny, heartbreaking and plentiful use of the word 'cunt.'  It's everything I want in a show <3

Fleabag

Trauma, toxic family members, heartbreak...the Hot Priest.  Two perfect seasons you should binge immediately.

Insecure

Love and friendship.  Insecure shows us the magic of friendship as well as the hard parts of growing together with the people who know us best.

Brene Brown: Call to courage

C'mon.  You knew this one would be on the list.

Pose

Beautiful stories of connection and joy during periods of terrible trauma in the trans and queer community.

Reservation dogs

Trauma, culture, family, friendship.  What a beautiful and funny show about grief and the aftermath of loss.
Casey Swartz
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