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Weekly sessions are available. Grouport offers therapist-led dialectical behavior therapy skills groups online. The first 12 weeks covers fundamental DBT skills.
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Deception, a deeply ingrained part of human behavior, is as old as civilization itself. Rooted in a complex web of social, psychological, and cultural influences, it has fascinated and perplexed us for ages. This article presents an in-depth exploration of deception, its various forms, reasons behind it, and its psychological impact, providing a broad understanding of this multidimensional phenomenon.
Deception, at its core, is a deliberate act intended to make another person believe what is not true. This encompasses a broad spectrum of behaviors, including lies, omissions, and exaggerations.
In lies, a person consciously presents false information as truth. Lies can be of various types, such as white lies intended to spare feelings, bold-faced lies that are blatantly untrue, or compulsive lies told habitually without a clear reason.
Omissions, another form of deception, involve leaving out pertinent information. Although not an outright lie, omissions can create a distorted perception of reality.
Exaggerations are yet another form of deception, where truths are overstated or understated to manipulate perceptions or evoke specific responses.
While it's easy to view deception as negative, it's a more nuanced issue when you delve into the motivations behind it. Some people deceive to gain advantage or power. This can range from simple situations like a child lying about eating a cookie to avoid punishment, to more serious contexts involving fraud or manipulation.
Others may use deception as a defense mechanism, concealing truths to avoid conflict, protect their self-image, or safeguard their emotional well-being.
Some may resort to deception in a well-intentioned effort to protect others. Often termed 'white lies', these instances of deception are designed to spare others' feelings, uphold social niceties, or maintain harmony in relationships.
Deception, especially when discovered, can have significant psychological impacts. It can lead to the erosion of trust, which is fundamental to healthy and productive relationships. The deceived individual may experience feelings of betrayal, hurt, and confusion.
Repeated deception can lead to chronic stress, self-doubt, and lowered self-esteem in the deceived, as they grapple with the discrepancy between perceived and actual reality.
On the other hand, habitual deceivers may experience guilt, anxiety, and fear of discovery, leading to a cycle of increased deception to maintain the facade.
Deception, a complex and multifaceted phenomenon, is woven into the fabric of our social interactions. Understanding its various forms, motivations, and impacts can help us navigate our relationships more effectively and promote honesty and authenticity.
Grouport Therapy provides online group therapy for anger management, anxiety, borderline personality, chronic illness, depression, dialectical behavior therapy, grief and loss, obsessive compulsive disorder, relationship issues and trauma and PTSD. Our licensed therapist leads weekly group sessions conducted remotely in the comfort of members' homes. According to participant feedback, 70% experienced significant improvements within 8 weeks.
You don't have to face these challenges alone. Join our community and work together towards a brighter future. Sign up for one of our courses today and begin your journey towards meaningful, lasting change and renewed hope.
Due to licensing restrictions, our online group therapy sessions are for Florida, New York, and New Jersey residents. If you are not a resident of either state, consider our dialectical behavior therapy skills group. It is a therapist-instructor-led online group that will teach you strategic new skills to replace behaviors and emotions causing friction in your daily life and relationships. It is excellent for interpersonal connections and building social skills concerning relationship issues.
We offer online group therapy, & each group has a personalized program of guidance, support, skills, and advice developed by our therapists.
Space is limited, so reserve your seat today.
