Psychotherapy and Applied Psychology

Dan is joined by Dr. Ken Critchfield to dive deep in the science of interactions. Dr. Critchfield is Associate Professor and Program Director of the Clinical Psychology Program of the Ferkauf Graduate School of Psychology at Yeshiva University. Dr. Critchfield discusses his creative aspirations, particularly in pottery and music, and how these interests intersect with his professional journey in p...

Dan is joined by Dr. Antonio Pascual-Leone in this episode focusing on emotion processing in psychotherapy.    In Part 2 of this conversation, Dr. Antonio Pascual-Leone delves into the complexities of emotion processing, exploring the distinctions between adaptive and maladaptive emotions, the sequential model of emotional processing, and the importance of self-compassion in therapeutic settings....

Dan is joined by Dr. Antonio Pascual-Leone in this episode focusing on ****.  Dr. Pascual-Leone runs the Emotion Change Lab at the University of Windsor and supervises research on the processes of emotional change as they occur in psychotherapy and in everyday life. Dr. Pascual-Leone usually teaches courses on psychotherapy interventions and has coauthored a book on Emotion Focused Therapy. In thi...

In the 2nd episode of season two, Dan continues his conversation with Dr. Simon Goldberg, Associate Professor in the Department of Counseling Psychology and Core Faculty at the Center for Healthy Minds at the University of Wisconsin. Dan and Dr. Goldberg explore the topics of rejection and setbacks in academia, positive experiences in collaboration, and the differentiation between mindfulness and...

Welcome back to Psychotherapy & Applied Psychology! In our first episode of season two, Dan is joined by Dr. Simon Goldberg, Associate Professor in the Department of Counseling Psychology and Core Faculty at the Center for Healthy Minds at the University of Wisconsin. Dan and Dr. Goldberg explore the topics of rejection and setbacks in academia, positive experiences in collaboration, and the d...

It's Part 2 of Dan's conversation with Dr. Robert Krueger as they continue to dive deep into the alternative model of personality disorders. Dr. Krueger is a clinical psychologist and member of the DSM-5 Personality Disorders Workgroup. Dan and Dr. Krueger explore the concept of personality disorders and the alternative model of personality disorders (AMPD). Can personality disorders be...

Join in on another brilliant episode of Psychotherapy & Applied Psychology. This week, Dan is joined by Dr. Robert Krueger and discuss the ongoing studies of personality disorders. Dr. Krueger is a clinical psychologist and member of the DSM-5 Personality Disorders Workgroup. Dan and Dr. Krueger discuss the importance of understanding a person's personality in clinical case conceptualizat...

Special Guest: Dr. James Boswell Society for Psychotherapy Research Keywords low motivation, readiness to change, diminished outcome expectations, non-directive approach, motivational interviewing, humanistic principles, ambivalence, transdiagnostic cognitive behavioral therapy, tailor therapy, therapeutic process, client-therapist relationship, matching, therapist selection, outcomes, preferences...

In this episode of Psychotherapy and Applied Psychology, Dan is joined by Dr. James Boswell as they chat tailoring psychotherapy treatments to clients. Dan and Dr. Boswell explore the challenges and strategies of tailoring psychotherapy to individual clients. Dr. Boswell discusses his own experiences as a graduate student, the importance of having a supportive mentor and stresses the growing need...

On this episode, Dan is once again joined by Dr. Ron Levant Join in on Part 2 of this amazing episode as Dan and Dr. Levant continue to talk masculinity, mental health, relationships, and societal perceptions. Dr. Levant shares insights on emotional intimacy, stress management, and the impact of masculine norms on mental health. He also discusses his personal journey, trauma, and the evolution of...

On this episode, Dan is joined by Dr. Ron Levant. Check out Part 1 of this amazing episode as Dan and Dr. Levant discuss a range of topics including Dr. Levant's work on the Fatherhood Project, the impact of masculine norms on emotional expression, and the development of the Male Role Norms Inventory. He also delves into the concept of normative male alexithymia and its implications for menta...

Join in on Part 2 of the conversation with Dan and his guest Dr. Nadya Fouad as they continue to discuss women's career development in this episode of Psychotherapy & Applied Psychology,  Dr. Fouad joins in from the Counseling Psychology division of the Department of Educational Psychology at the University of Wisconsin. Join Dan and Dr. Fouad as they discuss women's career developme...

In this episode of Psychotherapy & Applied Psychology, Dan is joined by Dr. Nadya Fouad as they discuss women's career development. Dr. Fouad joins in from the Counseling Psychology division of the Department of Educational Psychology at the University of Wisconsin. Join Dan and Dr. Fouad as they discuss women's career development, cultural contexts, and the impact of societal change...

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...

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...

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 e...

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 aspec...

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 cogniti...

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 c...

In this conversation, Dan talks with Dr. Katie Aafjes van Doorn about the effectiveness of teletherapy.  Katie shares her perspective on teletherapy and its benefits, as well as the differences between phone and video therapy. They also explore the importance of the therapeutic presence in teletherapy and its potential impact on treatment outcomes. This conversation explores the challenges and ben...

In this conversation, Dan and Dr. Terence Tracey talk about therapist expertise.  Terry explains the importance of routine outcome monitoring (ROM) and the limitations of therapist expertise. They delve into the concept of hypothesis testing and the value of disconfirming hypotheses. Overall, the conversation explores the themes of therapy effectiveness, growth as a therapist, and the role of feed...

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