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Can TV and movies actually be good for your mental health? I certainly think so!

Can TV and movies actually be good for your mental health? I certainly think so!

If you find yourself turning to your favorite shows or movies to unwind, take heart: this post explores how streaming media can actually support emotional regulation and trauma recovery.

Inside, you’ll:

  • Learn why certain series or films offer real comfort — especially for those from relational trauma backgrounds.

  • Discover how media use can be a legitimate coping tool (when used consciously).

  • Explore reflective questions to help turn your next binge-watch into a surprisingly therapeutic experience.

Can TV and movies actually be good for your mental health? I certainly think so!

Can TV and movies actually be good for your mental health? I certainly think so!

If I were to ask you to list your hobbies, would watching Netflix/Amazon Prime/Hulu be among them?

Is there a show or movie you watch over and over before bed to help calm you down and comfort you in the evenings?

Do you have an ever-growing list of “your shows and movies”? A series that you’re completely hooked into?

Do you tend to get lost in an episode or cinema experience and then feel a bit of loss when the credits roll and you transition back to real life?

As we slide into the darkest point of the year (Friday, December 21st) and as the holiday seasons almost begs coziness and hibernation of us, you, like so many of us, may be spending more time in front of Netflix/Hulu/Amazon Prime or some other streaming service. Watching Christmas movies, your favorite TV series, and all the juicy new releases.

If this is true for you, I don’t necessarily think this is a bad thing.

On the contrary, I want to share with you an older post of mine that explored why and how your love of Netflix (or any other streaming service) could actually be therapeutic and good for your mental health.

So, to read this latest letter from the archives while on maternity leave, join me on the blog over here.

Here’s to healing relational trauma and creating thriving lives on solid foundations.

Warmly,

Annie

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