Psychotherapy and Applied Psychology

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Dan addresses more listener comments and questions, covering topics such as graduate school admissions, the differences between counseling and clinical psychology research, the challenges of teletherapy, the importance of empathy in therapy, the intersection of religion and psychotherapy, and much more!

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Referenced Episodes

Ep 66 : Artificial Intelligence and Mental Health: A New Frontier with Dr. Tony Rousmaniere & Dr. Alexandre Vaz

Ep 90: When Religion Enters the Therapy Room with Dr. Stevan Lars Nielsen

Ep 35 : Insights into Clinical Supervision with Dr. Rodney Goodyear

Ep 59 : Revolutionizing Psychiatric Diagnoses: Understanding the HiTOP Model (a DSM Alternative) with Dr. Robert Krueger

Ep 2: How effective is teletherapy? Diving deep into online psychotherapy with Katie Aafjes-van Doorn

Ep 25 : Choosing a Graduate Program in Counselling or Clinical Psychology: What You Need to Know

Ep 84 : How Psychotherapy Actually Gets Better with Dr. Pim Cuijpers

Ep 39 : Key Principles for Therapists Working with Trans Clients with Dr. Stephanie Budge

Ep 76: We Can't Predict Suicide, So What Should We Do? With Dr. Matthew Large

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Part 2 with Dr. Luke Clark, director of the Centre for Gambling Research at UBC.

In part 2, Dr. Clark delves into the intricate relationship between video game loot boxes and gambling behaviors, exploring the psychological impacts, regulatory challenges, and the evolving design of gambling environments. Dan and Dr. Clark highlight the potential gateway effect of loot boxes on real-life gambling, the emotional responses to gambling experiences, and the implications of gambling addiction, particularly among younger demographics and the role of depression in gambling problems leading to the need for effective regulatory measures to protect vulnerable populations.

Special Guest: Dr. Luke Clark

How to recognize out of control gambling and rein it in

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Gambling BC

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Dr. Luke Clark, director of the Centre for Gambling Research at UBC, joins the show!

Dr. Clark explains  the complexities of gambling, exploring its psychological aspects, the impact of legislation, and the marketing strategies that drive the industry. He highlights the evolution of gambling laws in the UK and their implications and the distinction between problem gambling and the broader public health perspective, emphasizing the social consequences of gambling. Dan and Dr. Clark examine the psychological phenomena that keep individuals engaged in gambling, such as near misses, and the intersection of gambling with video games and digital marketing.

Special Guest: Dr. Luke Clark

How to recognize out of control gambling and rein it in

Check out Dr. Clark's Research

Gambling BC

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Part 2 of the conversation with 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.

In part 2, Dr. Buchman highlights the need for shared decision-making and the role of patient perspectives in assessing treatment efficacy. He addresses the intersection of palliative care and medical assistance in dying, emphasizing the need for a nuanced understanding of these concepts in mental health care. This conversation delves into the complexities of palliative psychiatry, exploring its relationship with medical assistance in dying (MAID) and the ethical dilemmas faced by psychiatrists. Then, Dan and Dr. Buchman discuss the importance of reducing suffering and improving quality of life for patients with severe mental illness and the challenges of civil discourse in contentious topics and the need for better communication strategies in healthcare. 

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

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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.

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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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