The Tribe — Why Belonging is a Clinical Need

The tribe is not a metaphor. Human beings evolved as social animals whose psychological and physiological regulation depended on belonging to a group. The absence of genuine connection is a significant clinical risk factor.

“Human beings need their tribe — need people around them where they feel connected and feel a part of. If you are not connected, if you don’t have a tribe, you are in danger psychologically, mentally.” — Philippe Jacquet

Threat versus challenge — the difference connection makes

“If an event happens in your life and you are not feeling supported, you will experience it as a threat. Now if you feel supported, it will be a challenge. The same event — completely different experience.” — Philippe Jacquet

The therapy room as first step

“For some people, the psychotherapist is the first time in a long time they have felt connected with one person — the potential bridge toward creating a tribe.” — Philippe Jacquet

Book a consultation with Philippe Jacquet — psychotherapist and Jungian analyst, London.