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Psychotherapy and Applied Psychology: Conversations with research experts about mental health and psychotherapy for those int Dr. Daniel W Cox
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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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War and Civilian Mental Health with Dr. Ken Miller
In this conversation, Dan chats with Dr. Ken miller about his work in the area civilian mental health in war zones. In this conversation, Dr. Miller discusses his journey from studying adolescent suicide to working with refugees affected by armed conflict. Dr. Miller explains the importance of addressing both war-related trauma and day-to-day stressors in the lives of civilians affected by war. He highlights the need to prioritize parents' well-being in interventions and shares an example of ...
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Why Suicide Risk Assessment is Ineffective and What to do Instead with Dr. Matthew Large
In this conversation, Dan chats with Dr. Matthew Large about his experiences in the field of mental health, his research on suicide prediction, and how Suicide Risk Assessment can often times be ineffective. Dan and Dr. Large dive into a number of hard-hitting topics in this 7th episode: the challenges of balancing clinical work and research, the limitations of Suicide Risk Assessment, and more! Dr. Large shares personal stories on their career and what led to a life in...
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Improving treatment with feedback: Feedback-informed care and deliberate practice with Dr. Scott Miller
In this conversation, Dan speaks with Dr. Scott Miller about improving psychotherapy using feedback and using feedback to facilitate deliberate practice. The conversation covers Scott's journey in the field of therapy, his experiences in different settings, and the development of feedback-informed treatment (FIT). FIT involves soliciting formal feedback from clients about their progress and engagement in therapy. The therapist uses this feedback to tailor the treatment to better fit the clien...
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Why people experience suicidal thoughts and attempt suicide and the psychology of combat sports: The Three-Step Theory of Suicide with Dr. David Klonsky, University of British Columbia (UBC) Professor in Clinical Psychology
In this conversation, Dr. David Klonsky dives deep into the Three-Step Theory of Suicide, explaining why some people consider suicide and some attempt suicide. We begin the conversation with Dr. Klonsky talking about his side interest in combat sports and the psychology behind it. He shares his experience in martial arts and how it has influenced his understanding of the mental and emotional aspects of fighting. Dr. Klonsky also talks about his work as a consultant and analyst for combat spor...
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How does social media and your smart phone impact your mental health? Problematic smartphone and social media use with Dr. Jon Elhai
In this conversation, Dan welcomes Dr. Jon Elhai to discuss problematic smart phone and social media use. This conversation explores the addictive aspects of social media and smart phones; however, they are not recognized as addictive disorders in the DSM or ICD. They also discuss the risk factors for excessive internet use, such as long-standing issues, coping styles, and internet-related cognitive biases like fear of missing out (FOMO). They discuss the importance of assessing the functiona...
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Multicultural psychotherapy: Applying the multicultural orientation framework in psychotherapy and clinical training with Dr. Jesse Owen
This week, Dan is joined by Dr. Jesse Owen, Dan and Jesse peruse what multicultural psychotherapy really is and how to apply the multicultural orientation framework in psychotherapy and clinical training. The conversation explores the concept of multicultural orientation (MCO) in psychotherapy/counseling. The MCO framework consists of three pillars: cultural humility, cultural opportunities, and cultural comfort. Cultural humility emphasizes the therapist's willingness to learn from the clien...