Believe Quote by Steven C. Hayes
“I think we're coming into a time where it has to do with how you stand in relationship to your own world within and in relationship to those around you in the world without. And I believe these are the things that we need to put into our schools, education, into our psychotherapy and into our culture more, finding a way to not be so harsh and judgmental, so objectifying and dehumanizing, constantly focused within and trying to get these difficult thoughts and feelings to go away.”
About This Quote
Source Lecture on psychotherapy, date unknown
We must teach schools and culture to handle difficult thoughts without harsh judgment, fostering humane connections.
In simple terms: Teach humane handling of tough thoughts.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate compassionate awareness.
Themes
education
psychotherapy
judgment
humanity
culture
Mood
reflective
hopeful
Type
educational
inspirational
When to use this quote
- schools
- therapy sessions
- community workshops
- media content
- policy development
Key Concepts
Mindfulness
emotional intelligence
social learning
Questions to Reflect On
- How can schools integrate compassionate mental training?
- What practices reduce judgmental attitudes?
A Different Perspective
Changing deep‑seated cultural norms is slow.
