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In his <a href=\"https:\/\/www.psychologytoday.com\/us\/blog\/the-psychology-of-debt\">initial story<\/a>, Nathan explores \u201cthe emotional side of money.\u201d&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>He will discuss&nbsp;how we moralize financial struggles and overwhelming personal debt.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The story from Psychology Today follows in its entirety.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p>KEY POINTS<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Almost 37% of U.S. adults have more credit card debt than money in an emergency savings account.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Many moralize personal debt as \u201cgood\u201d or \u201cbad,\u201d so they have difficulty discussing it with others.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>There is a critical need for holistic financial therapy to become the starting point for people to deconstruct and destigmatize financial stories.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Debt is no longer just a financial problem but a mental health problem.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have recently purchased gas, groceries, or anything else, you have experienced what many people face daily\u2013financial stress and the emotional toll it can take on our lives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Many people who struggle with debt believe financial wellness is a thing of the past. However, attaining that goal is often possible by addressing the emotional component connected to debt. How does debt make someone feel? And do they ever understand how to utilize those feelings to move beyond debt? It\u2019s what I call \u201cthe human side of money.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The morality of debt<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So, how do people feel when they talk about their debt? That sensitive conversation can create a range of feelings from shame to responsibility, from defeat to success.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Consider this: When was the last time someone told you about the time they met their savings goal? Even money \u201cwins\u201d can be seen as distasteful to talk about, which makes difficult financial situations even harder to discuss. The primary problem with discussing debt is how we have moralized the issue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Labeling some forms of debt as \u201cworthy\u201d and others as \u201cselfish\u201d does not make space for the nuance inherent in our financial situations. Life happens, and sometimes it hurts. Consider someone who racked up credit card debt because they were caring for a loved one who had gotten sick. Or consider a person whose car broke down and needed to fix it to get to work the next day. These situations don&#8217;t neatly fit into categories of &#8220;worthy&#8221; or &#8220;selfish&#8221; debt.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>According to a recent Bankrate survey, almost 37% of U.S. adults have more credit card debt than money in an emergency savings account. And yet, discussing personal debt is not widely acceptable. Most Americans struggle with debt, yet talking about money is almost taboo because of its personal nature.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Is credit card debt more worthy if it was necessary? It\u2019s still debt, and that\u2019s the crooked path I hope to make straight each day I discuss debt with anyone. Debt is common. It was decades ago, and it\u2019s undoubtedly familiar now. So why can\u2019t we be honest with ourselves and alleviate some of the volatile emotions like shame that come with it?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Credit card debt is often perceived as reckless shopping or mismanaged budgeting. It can make a person feel out of control. So, what do we usually do when life feels out of control? We seek professional help or counsel. The same should be true with our financial lives. But, seeking help can be difficult because many therapists can\u2019t fully engage in financial conversations or have adequate training in money-related topics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Financial therapy and debt<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Holistic financial therapy should be the starting point for people to deconstruct financial stories, and it is critical. A financial therapist can be instrumental in helping others work through their financial challenges and beliefs. Money plays a huge role in our day-to-day functioning, yet the belief that it is taboo can be damaging\u2014usually to those with that opinion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Too often, financial therapists encounter black-and-white beliefs about debt that people internalize into their self-worth. Cultural messages about what debt means usually lead to feelings of isolation because there aren\u2019t many places to talk openly and honestly about debt and its effect on our lives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Professional support is an excellent option for helping to deconstruct money beliefs; however, many therapists are not trained in financial dynamics and how they affect our psychological perceptions. In fact, as a group, therapists tend to have their own money-avoidant beliefs that often lead to avoiding direct financial conversations with their clients.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Financial professionals may be more comfortable discussing money. Still, most do not have adequate training in the \u201cpeople\u201d side of the work, which involves processing beliefs that impact psychological well-being.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Over the past few years, financial therapists have begun addressing this need in the overlapping fields of money and mental health, even though the number of trained financial therapy practitioners remains very low.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Mental health professionals need to step directly into these often uncomfortable but necessary conversations around the meaning of money and debt. Patients must understand how those meanings define financial decisions and impact mental health.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>If you can name it, tame it<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Debt is a reality in the majority of our lives. It can significantly impact how we see ourselves and engage others. Finding the courage to discuss this stigmatized topic can be difficult, but the discussion can relieve much of the shame connected to our many money stories.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You aren\u2019t alone in your debt or financial stress. Debt is something you have, not something you are. Learn to discuss debt in healthy ways to release the burden of shame or guilt related to accruing it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A cardinal rule in therapy is \u201cIf you can name it, you can tame it.\u201d Labeling those money issues and speaking them out loud is vital to mental health. Financial healing is only possible if we collectively learn to discuss the hard things and find others who will too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>This story originally appeared in Psychology Today.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>About Beyond Finance, LLC<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Beyond Finance, LLC, is one of the nation\u2019s largest debt consolidation companies. In its commitment to providing clients with a personalized approach to move beyond debt, Beyond Finance provides simple and transparent solutions that help consumers lower their monthly payments, reduce the impact of interest, and reach a debt-free life sooner. Beyond Finance holds an A+ rating with the Better Business Bureau and was awarded with 3 ConsumerAffairs\u2019 inaugural \u201cBuyer\u2019s Choice Awards\u201d in 2024 for Best Customer Service, Experience with Staff, and Transparency within its category. Beyond Finance has offices in Chicago, Atlanta, San Diego, and Houston. For more information, visit BeyondFinance.com.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>About Nathan Astle<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.beyondfinance.com\/blog\/author\/nastle\/\">Nathan Astle<\/a>, CFT-I\u2122 is a Certified Financial Therapist and one of the country&#8217;s leading voices on the emotional and relational dimensions of money. As a Client Financial Therapist at Beyond Finance, he leads weekly financial wellness sessions with clients navigating debt. He is the founder of the Financial Therapy Clinical Institute and writes a monthly column for Psychology Today on the psychology of debt. 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