Therapy Insider Glossary
- Learned Helplessness
- The process by which a person increasingly relies upon others to take care of basic needs. This occurs over a long period of time and it is often difficult for an individual to reestablish their independence.
- Learning Disorders
- Mental impairments that get in the way of normal educational progress. These can often be dealt with through medication or therapy.
- Life Coaching
- A form of counseling that seeks to help motivate individuals and guide them towards the right choices.
- Low Self-Esteem
- When a person has a generally low opinion of themselves and a lack of belief in their abilities.
- LSD
- A drug that causes extreme disorientation and hallucinations. It can be incredibly dangerous as users and completely unaware of possible dangers in the world around them and may act in a reckless manner.