[DoughtyOne]

I’m not convinced of that.

I appreciate the difference of opinion on it.

It’s much the same as an AA 12 step program.

If the person participating wants to work through it, there will be a much better chance of success.

I’ve seen testimonials of a number of different people who went through programs and were happy.

I’m not talking about leaders of programs, or people who are being backed by them for propaganda purposes.

[Antoninus]

If the person participating wants to work through it, there will be a much better chance of success.

That's it in a nutshell. Same is true for just about all mental health interventions.