Psychotherapy and Applied Psychology

Dr. Daniel W Cox

Psychotherapy and Applied Psychology is hosted by Dr. Dan Cox, a professor at the University of British Columbia.This show delivers engaging discussions with the world's foremost research experts for listeners interested in or practicing psychotherapy or counseling to provide expert insights and practical advice into mental health, psychotherapy practice, and clinical training.This podcast provides valuable insights whether you are interested in psychotherapy, an applied psychology discipline such as clinical psychology, counseling psychology, or school psychology; or a related discipline such as psychiatry, social work, nursing, or marriage and family therapy.If you want to learn about cutting edge research, improve your psychotherapy/counseling practice, explore innovative therapeutic techniques, or expand your mental health knowledge, you are in the right place. This show will provide answers to questions like: *How will technology influence psychotherapy? *How effective is teletherapy (online psychotherapy) compared to in-person psychotherapy? *How can psychotherapists better support clients from diverse cultural backgrounds? *How can we measure client outcomes in psychotherapy? *What are the latest evidence-based practices? *What are the implications of attachment on psychotherapy? *How can therapists modify treatment to a specific client? *How can we use technology to improve psychotherapy training? *What are the most critical skills to develop during psychotherapy training? *How can psychotherapists improve their interpersonal and communication skills?

  1. Challenging Beliefs without Challenging Faith with Dr. Stevan Lars Nielsen

    3d ago

    Challenging Beliefs without Challenging Faith with Dr. Stevan Lars Nielsen

    Part 2 with Dr. Stevan Lars Nielsen, a Clinical Professor and psychologist at Brigham Young University, jointly affiliated with Counseling Psychology and Special Education and Counseling and Psychological Services at Brigham Young University. Part 2 begins with Dr. Nielsen addressing the challenges therapists face when navigating religious beliefs and the influence of religious leaders on clients' emotional well-being. He dives into the complexities of grief, the role of psychotherapists in addressing religious beliefs, the importance of emotional understanding in therapy, and shares insights from his experiences with clients, particularly those grappling with grief and religious questions and the need for therapists to navigate these sensitive topics carefully.  Links & Show Notes Counseling and Psychotherapy With Religious Persons: A Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy Approach Handbook of Spiritually Integrated Psychotherapies Stevan Lars Nielsen, “Rational-Emotive Behavior Therapy and Religion: Don’t Throw the Therapeutic Baby Out With the Holy Water!” Journal of Psychology and Christianity, 13(4), 312-322. Stevan Lars Nielsen & Albert Ellis, “A Discussion with Albert Ellis: Reason, Emotion and Religion” Journal of Psychology and Christianity, 13(4), 327-341. A Practitioner’s Guide to Rational-Emotive Behavior Therapy by Raymond A. DiGiuseppe et al. Albert Ellis Institute Send us Fan Mail For more episodes, video versions, updates, and links related to the show visit: https://psychotherapyandappliedpsychology.com/

    1h 2m
  2. When Religion Enters the Therapy Room with Dr. Stevan Lars Nielsen

    May 26

    When Religion Enters the Therapy Room with Dr. Stevan Lars Nielsen

    Dr. Stevan Lars Nielsen -- a Clinical Professor and psychologist at Brigham Young University, jointly affiliated with Counseling Psychology and Special Education and Counseling and Psychological Services at Brigham Young University -- joins the show! Dr. Nielsen shares his journey into psychotherapy, emphasizing the importance of addressing religious beliefs in therapy. He highlights the challenges therapists face when discussing religion with clients, the impact of beliefs on emotional well-being, and insights from training at the Albert Ellis Institute, emphasizing the importance of Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT) in helping clients challenge their beliefs and emotions. Dr. Nielsen explores the use of scriptures as tools to create cognitive shifts in clients, the impact of received wisdom on belief systems, and the role of acceptance in therapy.  Links & Show Notes Counseling and Psychotherapy With Religious Persons: A Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy Approach Handbook of Spiritually Integrated Psychotherapies Stevan Lars Nielsen, “Rational-Emotive Behavior Therapy and Religion: Don’t Throw the Therapeutic Baby Out With the Holy Water!” Journal of Psychology and Christianity, 13(4), 312-322. Stevan Lars Nielsen & Albert Ellis, “A Discussion with Albert Ellis: Reason, Emotion and Religion” Journal of Psychology and Christianity, 13(4), 327-341. A Practitioner’s Guide to Rational-Emotive Behavior Therapy by Raymond A. DiGiuseppe et al. Albert Ellis Institute Send us Fan Mail For more episodes, video versions, updates, and links related to the show visit: https://psychotherapyandappliedpsychology.com/

    45 min
  3. Bad Therapy, Better Training, and the Promise of AI

    May 19

    Bad Therapy, Better Training, and the Promise of AI

    Dan responds to listener feedback on topics including AI in psychotherapy, therapy experiences, mental health classification systems, and therapist training. He shares his insights, personal stories, and discusses future directions in mental health practice and research in psychotherapy. Podcast contact page https://psychotherapyandappliedpsychology.com/contact.html HiTOP website https://www.hitop-system.org/ The Practitioner’s Guide to the Alternative Model for Personality Disorders — Guilford https://www.guilford.com/books/Practitioners-Guide-Alternative-Model-Personality-Disorders/Bach-Hopwood-Simonsen-Krueger/9781462556489 HiTOP in an Image https://psychotherapyandappliedpsychology.com/pdfs/hitop_model.png Original HiTOP Manuscript https://psychotherapyandappliedpsychology.com/pdfs/hitop_manuscript.pdf Referenced Episodes Ep 66 : Artificial Intelligence and Mental Health: A New Frontier with Dr. Tony Rousmaniere & Dr. Alexandre Vaz https://psychotherapyandappliedpsychology.com/ep/17753568-artificial-intelligence-and-mental-health-a-new-frontier-with-dr-tony-rousmaniere-dr-alexandre-vaz.html Ep 1 : Do therapists get better over time? Discussing therapist expertise with Dr. Terence Tracey https://psychotherapyandappliedpsychology.com/ep/14809600-do-therapists-get-better-over-time-discussing-therapist-expertise-with-dr-terence-tracey.html Ep 35 : Therapeutic Alliance Ruptures in Psychotherapy with Dr. Catherine Eubanks https://psychotherapyandappliedpsychology.com/ep/16460817-therapeutic-alliance-ruptures-in-psychotherapy-with-dr-catherine-eubanks.html Ep 59 : Revolutionizing Psychiatric Diagnoses: Understanding the HiTOP Model (a DSM Alternative) with Dr. Robert Krueger https://psychotherapyandappliedpsychology.com/ep/17484719-revolutionizing-psychiatric-diagnoses-understanding-the-hitop-model-a-dsm-alternative-with-dr-robert-krueger.html Ep 29 : Personality Disorder Diagnosis and Treatment: DSM vs ICD, borderline, and other considerations with Dr. Ueli Kramer https://psychotherapyandappliedpsychology.com/ep/16159731-personality-disorder-diagnosis-and-treatment-dsm-vs-icd-borderline-and-other-considerations-with-dr-ueli-kramer.html Ep 55 : How Deliberate Practice is Transforming Therapist Training & Client Outcome with Dr. Tony Rousmaniere https://psychotherapyandappliedpsychology.com/ep/17342034-how-deliberate-practice-is-transforming-therapist-training-client-outcome-with-dr-tony-rousmaniere.html Ep 25 : Choosing a Graduate Program in Counselling or Clinical Psychology: What You Need to Know https://psychotherapyandappliedpsychology.com/ep/15993111-choosing-a-graduate-program-in-counselling-or-clinical-psychology-what-you-need-to-know.html Ep 72 : Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT): A Key Player in the Evolution of Psychotherapy with Dr. David Barlow https://psychotherapyandappliedpsychology.com/ep/17989894-cognitive-behavioral-therapy-cbt-a-key-player-in-the-evolution-of-psychotherapy-with-dr-david-barlow.html Ep 23 : The Psychology of Perfectionism: The struggle to be good enough with Dr. Paul Hewitt Part 1 https://psychotherapyandappliedpsychology.com/ep/15911724-the-psychology-of-perfectionism-the-struggle-to-be-good-enough-with-dr-paul-hewitt-part-1.html Ep 66 : Artificial Intelligence and Mental Health: A New Frontier with Dr. Tony Rousmaniere & Dr. Alexandre Vaz  https://psychotherapyandappliedpsychology.com/ep/17753568-artificial-intelligence-and-mental-health-a-new-frontier-with-dr-tony-rousmaniere-dr-alexandre-vaz.html Ep 15 : Revolutionizing Personality Disorder Diagnosis: Understanding the DSM-5's Alternative Model of Personality Disorders (AMPD) and its Clinical Implications with Dr. Robert Krueger https://psychotherapyandappliedpsychology.com/ep/15405938-revolutionizing-personality-disorder-diagnosis-understanding-the-dsm-5-s-alternative-model-of-personality-disorders-ampd-and-its-clinical-implications-with-dr-robert-krueger-part-1.html Send us Fan Mail For more episodes, video versions, updates, and links related to the show visit: https://psychotherapyandappliedpsychology.com/

    38 min
  4. How to Scale Mental Health Care Without Losing the Science with Dr. Soo Jeong Youn

    May 5

    How to Scale Mental Health Care Without Losing the Science with Dr. Soo Jeong Youn

    In part 2 with Dr. Soo Jeong Youn, she highlights the evolving metrics for patient engagement and the critical factors that contribute to the success of health startups. Dan and Dr. Soo Jeong Youn discusses the rigorous vetting process for mental health products, the adaptation of these products for diverse patient needs, and the importance of research and data in developing effective treatments. Then, Dr. Soo Jeong Youn shares insights from her experience at Equip Health, focusing on comprehensive virtual treatment for eating disorders, the role of evaluation in improving patient outcomes, and the future of psychotherapy research and the integration of technology in mental health care. Dr. Soo Jeong Youn is a clinical psychologist and Research Director for Equip. Special Guest: Dr. Soo Jeong Youn Equip Society for Psychotherapy Research North American Society for Psychotherapy Research Resource for finding Evidence-Based Psychological Treatments Relevant & Discussed Articles Implementation Science and Practice-Oriented Research: Convergence and Complementarity Leveraging Implementation Science to Integrate Digital Mental Health: Interventions as part of Routine Care in a Practice Research Network Redefining Who Can Deliver Mental Health Interventions: Introduction to the Special Issue on Nontraditional Mental Health Providers to Address Growing Mental Health Needs Scaling out a Digital-First Behavioral Health Care Model to Primary Care Send us Fan Mail For more episodes, video versions, updates, and links related to the show visit: https://psychotherapyandappliedpsychology.com/

    53 min
  5. When Research Gets Closer to Practice with Dr. Soo Jeong Youn

    Apr 28

    When Research Gets Closer to Practice with Dr. Soo Jeong Youn

    In this episode, Dan is joined by Dr. Soo Jeong Youn, a clinical psychologist and Research Director for Equip. Dr. Soo Jeong Youn shares her early interests in mental health, the discovery of the therapeutic alliance, and her transition to psychotherapy process research. She covers her experiences in graduate school, the significance of implementation science, and the impact of COVID-19 on mental health services, leading to innovations in the private sector. Then, Dan and Dr. Soo Jeong Youn discuss the innovative tools and technologies emerging in the mental health field, particularly in response to the COVID-19 pandemic and Dr. Soo Jeong Youn breaks down her journey of transitioning from academia to industry. Special Guest: Dr. Soo Jeong Youn Equip Society for Psychotherapy Research North American Society for Psychotherapy Research Resource for finding Evidence-Based Psychological Treatments Relevant & Discussed Articles Implementation Science and Practice-Oriented Research: Convergence and Complementarity Leveraging Implementation Science to Integrate Digital Mental Health: Interventions as part of Routine Care in a Practice Research Network Redefining Who Can Deliver Mental Health Interventions: Introduction to the Special Issue on Nontraditional Mental Health Providers to Address Growing Mental Health Needs Scaling out a Digital-First Behavioral Health Care Model to Primary Care Send us Fan Mail For more episodes, video versions, updates, and links related to the show visit: https://psychotherapyandappliedpsychology.com/

    47 min
  6. How to Make Therapy Work for More People with Dr. Pim Cuijpers

    Apr 21

    How to Make Therapy Work for More People with Dr. Pim Cuijpers

    Dr. Pim Cuijpers returns! In part two, Dan and Dr. Cuijpers explore the evolving landscape of psychotherapy, particularly in the context of AI and digital tools. They discuss the risks and benefits of AI in therapy, the importance of simplifying psychotherapy, and the need for effective training for therapists. Dr. Cuijpers emphasizes the significance of understanding the mechanisms behind psychotherapy and the necessity for large-scale research to improve treatment outcomes. Then, Dr. Cuijpers breaks down the role of MetaSci in advancing meta-analytic research in psychotherapy. Dr. Pim Cuijpers is director of the WHO Collaborating Centre for Research and Dissemination of Psychological Interventions in Amsterdam and professor emeritus of Clinical Psychology at the Department of Clinical, Neuro and Developmental Psychology, Amsterdam Public Health Research Institute. Special Guest: Dr. Pim Cuijpers MetaPsy: Database and interactive meta-analytic tool of Psychotherapy RCTs for Depression Innovations to improve outcomes and uptake of psychotherapies for mental disorders: a state-of-the-art review Five Decades of Research on Psychological Treatments of Depression: A Historical and Meta-Analytic Overview Effect of matching therapists to patients vs assignment as usual on adult psychotherapy outcomes: A randomized clinical trial Send us Fan Mail For more episodes, video versions, updates, and links related to the show visit: https://psychotherapyandappliedpsychology.com/

    44 min

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Psychotherapy and Applied Psychology is hosted by Dr. Dan Cox, a professor at the University of British Columbia.This show delivers engaging discussions with the world's foremost research experts for listeners interested in or practicing psychotherapy or counseling to provide expert insights and practical advice into mental health, psychotherapy practice, and clinical training.This podcast provides valuable insights whether you are interested in psychotherapy, an applied psychology discipline such as clinical psychology, counseling psychology, or school psychology; or a related discipline such as psychiatry, social work, nursing, or marriage and family therapy.If you want to learn about cutting edge research, improve your psychotherapy/counseling practice, explore innovative therapeutic techniques, or expand your mental health knowledge, you are in the right place. This show will provide answers to questions like: *How will technology influence psychotherapy? *How effective is teletherapy (online psychotherapy) compared to in-person psychotherapy? *How can psychotherapists better support clients from diverse cultural backgrounds? *How can we measure client outcomes in psychotherapy? *What are the latest evidence-based practices? *What are the implications of attachment on psychotherapy? *How can therapists modify treatment to a specific client? *How can we use technology to improve psychotherapy training? *What are the most critical skills to develop during psychotherapy training? *How can psychotherapists improve their interpersonal and communication skills?

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