Click pic to read interesting Crain's article about the highs and lows when professionals participate in reality TV series.
Lisa Bertagnoli's Feb 7 article for Crain's Chicago Business considers the experiences of chicago professionals who participate in reality tv shows. While the exposure certainly creates business opportunities, it is not without its perils. Writes Bertagnoli: "Privacy evaporates, as does image control. Contestants describe a funhouse mirror effect: unattractive parts of their personality are bloated, while positive aspects are slimmed down."
UB Therapist Dr. Laura Gerber is quoted in the article, discussing the emotional toll reality TV exposure can take:
Contestants “have to struggle with: How do you live up to that image or not and portray yourself as who you really are?” Ms. Gerber says. Criticism from strangers can rattle the most balanced person: “They may feel embarrassed, hurt, humiliated—and there's no forum for them to change that public image.”
Lisa Bertagnoli's Feb 7 article for Crain's Chicago Business considers the experiences of chicago professionals who participate in reality tv shows. While the exposure certainly creates business opportunities, it is not without its perils. Writes Bertagnoli: "Privacy evaporates, as does image control. Contestants describe a funhouse mirror effect: unattractive parts of their personality are bloated, while positive aspects are slimmed down."
UB Therapist Dr. Laura Gerber is quoted in the article, discussing the emotional toll reality TV exposure can take:
Contestants “have to struggle with: How do you live up to that image or not and portray yourself as who you really are?” Ms. Gerber says. Criticism from strangers can rattle the most balanced person: “They may feel embarrassed, hurt, humiliated—and there's no forum for them to change that public image.”
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More about UB's Dr Laura GerberLaura Gerber, LCPC, PhD
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- Depression Treatment
- Anxiety Counseling
- Marriage & Family Counseling
- Couples Counseling
- Mood Disorders
- Self Esteem Issues
- Relationship Issues
Laura G Gerber is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor who uses a cognitive behavioral approach to treating long standing personality disorders as well as other more acute disorders. Laura uses a strengths based non pathological approach to treatment breaking down issues into manageable goals. Laura believes in a strong client centered therapeutic relationship to move individuals toward their goals for a healthy and fulfilling life. The client is the driver of the therapy and has the most information as to how and what therapy should look like.