Dan is joined by Dr. Daniel Buchman, a bioethicist and scientist at the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health and an associate professor in the Dalla Lana School of Public Health at the University of Toronto.

Dr. Buchman shares his journey into the field of bioethics, particularly focusing on palliative psychiatry. Then, he discusses the importance of ethical considerations in healthcare, the role of clinical ethicists, and the concept of futility in psychiatry. Dan and Dr. Buchman discuss the shift in mental health treatment from merely addressing problems to reducing suffering and enhancing quality of life, the complex themes of futility in medical treatment, particularly in psychiatry, and the emerging concept of palliative psychiatry. Dr. Buchman explores the definitions of futility, the importance of patient goals, and the ethical implications of treatment decisions.

Special Guest: Dr. Daniel Buchman

Everyday Ethics Lab

Articles

Palliative psychiatry: research, clinical, and educational priorities

Applying futility in psychiatry: a concept whose time has come

Palliative Psychiatry

Oyster Care

Reakiro

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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

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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

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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

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Revisit our conversation with Dr. David Klonsky, Professor in the Department of Psychology at the University of British Columbia studying suicide, the parsimonious models of suicide, and the better understanding of suicide motivations and warning signs.

Dr. Klonsky dives deep into the Three-Step Theory of Suicide, explaining why some people consider suicide and some attempt suicide. He shares his experience in martial arts and how it has influenced his understanding of the mental and emotional aspects of fighting. Dr. Klonsky explains the three-step theory which includes the conditions under which people feel suicidal, the intensity of suicidal desire, the capability to attempt suicide, and more.

Special Guest:
E. David Klonsky

The following paper was referenced in the show:
The three-step theory of suicide: Description, evidence, and some useful points of clarification

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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

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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

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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

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Our guest this week is Dr. Pim Cuijpers, 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.

Dan and Dr. Cuijpers explore the evolution of psychotherapy, focusing on the importance of prevention, the challenges in accessing therapy, and the need for innovation in treatment methods. They discuss the public health perspective on mental health, the limitations of new therapies, and the potential of digital interventions and personalized approaches to improve outcomes. Dr. Cuijpers emphasizes the necessity of small, incremental changes rather than seeking 'silver bullets' in therapy. 

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

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