The Self-Help Narrative
Abstract
The Self-Help Narrative reimagines religion as therapy. Comprising thirteen percent of stories, it features influencer-exemplars who model calmness and balance, which Jesse imitates to regain composure. Rooted in non-religious and therapeutic culture, these narratives express Gen Z&s;s turn toward self-development and emotional agency. Engaging Philip Rieff&s;s Triumph of the Therapeutic , the chapter shows how admiration operates within consumer and wellness economies, revealing both the appeal and limits of therapeutic humanism in shaping Gen Z spirituality.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Mental Health and Patient Involvement
Mental Health via Writing
Social Work Education and Practice
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Routledge eBooks
- Pages
- 58–67
- Publication date
- 9 January 2026
- Language
- EN
- Document type
- Book chapter