The Radical Therapist

In episode #124 Chris meets with long-time narrative therapist, writer, teacher and trainer, Stephen Madigan and they discuss his history in narrative therapy, the development of his narrative-informed relational interviewing approach, and the idea that relationships are relational and how that idea impacts the way we perceive and work with couples in therapy.   The Vancouver School of Narrative T...

In episode #123 Chris meets with one of his early mentors Dr. Carmen Knudson-Martin and they discuss her development of Socio-Emotional Relationship Therapy which addresses the micro-processes by which societal power processes play out in couple relationships, and her new book A Step-By-Step Guide to Socio-Emotional Relationship Therapy.   A Step-By-Step Guide to Socio-Emotional Relationship Thera...

In episode #122 Chris shares his favorite therapy book (that’s not a therapy book) of 2023. In this episode Chris highlights some of the ideas from Arturo Escobar’s Designs for the Pluriverse: Radical Interdependence, Autonomy, and the Making of Worlds that he found helpful and applicable to therapy.   Chris Hoff PhD, LMFT We want to hear from you! Youtube: http://bit.ly/2i0DmaT Website:  http://w...

In episode #121 Chris meets with Carol Halliwell and Ben Shannahan and they discuss their recent article Listening as Activism: Re-thinking Resilience and Justice Doing as a Response to Trauma. They discuss their ideas around therapeutic activism and the role of listening in shaping our responses to others and their stories. The Article: https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1111/1467-6427.12...

In episode #120 Chris meets with his original narrative therapy supervisor David Marsten and they discuss David’s entry into narrative therapy, his recent book Narrative Therapy in Wonderland co-authored with David Epston and Laurie Markham, and his work with darkened landscapes when problems are impossible.   Chris Hoff PhD, LMFT We want to hear from you! Youtube: http://bit.ly/2i0DmaT Website: ...

In episode #119 Chris meets with Allan Holmgren and they discuss the early days of DISPUK, Allan’s relationship with Michael White, and the introduction of narrative therapy in Denmark. Chris also inquires about Allan’s approach in developing relational and narrative practices in management and organizational change.   Chris Hoff PhD, LMFT We want to hear from you! Youtube: http://bit.ly/2i0DmaT W...

In episode #118 Chris meets with Lyndsay Reckson and they discuss revolutionary mothering, the transformative work of mothering, and how revolutionary mothers recreate and redefine the meaning of family and community despite facing socio-economic, political, and personal challenges.   Lindsay's Contact Revolutionary Mothering: Love on the Front Lines   Chris Hoff PhD, LMFT We want to hear from you...

In episode #117 Chris meets with Jessica Dore and they discuss her innovative approach to working with Tarot as a therapist. They also discuss her training in narrative therapy with Jill Freedman and Gene Combs and how this training has influenced her Tarot practice and meaning making. Jessica's Website   Chris Hoff PhD, LMFT We want to hear from you! Youtube: http://bit.ly/2i0DmaT Website:  http:...

In episode #116 Chris meets with T.J. Demos and they discuss his new book Radical Futurisms. Ecologies of Collapse, Chronopolitics, and Justice-to-Come. In this episode they discuss what comes after end-of-world narratives, how we can win the world we want, and practices of imagining and intervening in the not-yet.   Radical Futurisms. Ecologies of Collapse, Chronopolitics Book   Chris Hoff PhD, L...

In episode #115 Chris meets with Julie Tilsen, Kristen Benson, and David Nylund and they discuss their forthcoming chapter in The Routledge International Handbook of Postmodern Therapies which is titled Queering Therapeutic Conversations: More than “Affirmative” and Not Just for Queers.     Chris Hoff PhD, LMFT We want to hear from you! Youtube: http://bit.ly/2i0DmaT Website:  http://www.theradica...

In episode #114 Chris meets with Cassie Thornton of the Feminist Economics Department (The FED) and they discuss The Hologram her viral, peer to peer feminist health network and how it builds the skills and relationships for the anti-capitalist struggle. Cassie's Substack: The Feminist Economics Department The Hologram Book   Chris Hoff PhD, LMFT We want to hear from you! Youtube: http://bit.ly/2i...

In episode #113 Chris meets with Shari Dunn and they discuss her recent Medium article The War on “Woke” is a War on Empathy, and it’s Working. They discuss what conservatives really mean when they use the word “woke,” and how to reclaim the narrative. The War on “Woke” is a War on Empathy, and It’s Working.   Chris Hoff PhD, LMFT We want to hear from you! Youtube: http://bit.ly/2i0DmaT Website: ...

In episode #112 Chris meets with Dr. Isaac Prilleltensky to discuss the book How People Matter, co-authored with his wife Ora Prilleltensky. They discuss the importance of mattering and why it effects health, happiness, love, work , and society, and how there can be a dark side to mattering, or rather not mattering.     Chris Hoff PhD, LMFT We want to hear from you! Youtube: http://bit.ly/2i0DmaT...

In episode #111 Chris meets with counselor and educator Joe Mageary to discuss how punk rock values and DIY ethos have informed his work and teaching and the parallels between punk culture and narrative therapy.     Chris Hoff PhD, LMFT We want to hear from you! Youtube: http://bit.ly/2i0DmaT Website:  http://www.theradicaltherapist.com/ Twitter:  https://twitter.com/TheRadTherapist Instagram:  ht...

In episode #110 Chris meets with Hilary Kinavey about her new book, written with Dana Sturtevant, titled Reclaiming Body Trust: A Path to Healing & Liberation. A holistic and powerful framework for accepting and liberating our bodies, and ourselves. Center For Body Trust Reclaiming Body Trust: A Path to Healing & Liberation The Radical Therapist Patreon   Chris Hoff PhD, LMFT We want to hear from...

In episode #109 Chris meets with Tom Strong, professor and counsellor-educator who recently retired from the University of Calgary. We discussed his writing on the collaborative, critical and practical potentials of discursive approaches to psychotherapy and critical mental health.   Tom Strong's Website: https://wpsites.ucalgary.ca/tom-strong/   Chris Hoff PhD, LMFT We want to hear from you! Yout...

In episode #108 Chris meets with Dr. Lois Holzman and they discuss the history and development of social therapeutics, the dualism's and dichotomies that run rampant in psychology, and her latest project The Developmentalist: A Space for Everyday Developmental Dilemmas. Lois Holzman The Developmentalist   EastSideInstitute.org   Chris Hoff PhD, LMFT We want to hear from you! Youtube: http://bit.ly...

In episode #107 Chris meets with weaver, frontline responder, storyteller, and guide Deepa Iyer and they discuss the social change ecosystem framework, a tool to clarify values, identify roles, and support organizations, campaigns, and networks that are committed to solidarity, justice, and equity.   https://www.socialchangemap.com/   Chris Hoff PhD, LMFT We want to hear from you! Youtube: http://...

In episode #106 Chris discusses the death of Mahsa Amini and the resulting protests with two therapists who have their own personal experiences with the morality police in Iran.     Chris Hoff PhD, LMFT We want to hear from you! Youtube: http://bit.ly/2i0DmaT Website:  http://www.theradicaltherapist.com/ Twitter:  https://twitter.com/TheRadTherapist Instagram:  https://instagram.com/theradicalther...

In episode #105 Chris meets with AnaLouise Keating and they discuss the The Anzaldúan Theory Handbook a comprehensive investigation of the foundational theories, methods, and philosophies of Gloria E. Anzaldúa. https://www.dukeupress.edu/the-anzalduan-theory-handbook   Chris Hoff PhD, LMFT We want to hear from you! Youtube: http://bit.ly/2i0DmaT Website:  http://www.theradicaltherapist.com/ Twitte...

In episode #104 Chris meets with Abby Chow and they discuss Abby's journey and Reflecting on Justice, a mutual-aid/wealth redistribution-based membership program for therapists to unlearn systemic oppression, through community with other therapists.   Reflecting on Justice - https://www.reflectingonjustice.com/   Chris Hoff PhD, LMFT We want to hear from you! Youtube: http://bit.ly/2i0DmaT Website...

In episode #103 Chris meets with Meera Dhebar and they discuss Meera’s doctoral and how queer of colour cultural knowledge can better inform the work and education of queer of colour therapists, and of the counselling field in general. The conversation includes how she seeks to move beyond the current frameworks of LGBT competencies and gay affirming therapy, to a practice called queer worldmaking...

In episode #102 Chris meets with Ben Fineman and they discuss the history and principles of Deliberate Practice, therapist effectiveness, the myth of the 10,000 hour rule, how Deliberate Practice accounts for different approaches and theories, and finally, suggestions to implement these principles in your work, settings or lifelong learning.   Sentio Counseling Center -  https://www.sentiocc.org S...

In episode #101 Chris meets with Jennifer England, a coach who supports courageous leaders and teams to strengthen their potential as transformational agents of social change. In this episode they discuss how to navigate transition, uncertainty, difficult collaborations and uplevel bold and creative impact.   Jennifer's Website Jennifer's IG   Chris Hoff PhD, LMFT We want to hear from you! Youtube...

In episode #100 Chris meets with Michael Morar and they discuss single session narrative therapy, the origins of single session therapy, the politics of single session therapy, and the mindset for single session therapy or "one at a time therapy."     Chris Hoff PhD, LMFT We want to hear from you! Youtube: http://bit.ly/2i0DmaT Website:  http://www.theradicaltherapist.com/ Twitter:  https://twitte...