The Radical Therapist

In episode #131, host Chris Hoff sits down with Jon Tatelman, founder of the Scribble Community, a vibrant hub offering low-fee therapy, creative programming, and live music. Together, they explore the intersections of mental health, creativity, and community, uncovering how Scribble is reimagining access to care and connection.

Adding to the dynamic energy of the evening, musician Nathan Lucas (aka Jerry Paper) joins as a guest in a live reflecting team process. Doug Poole, Tanya Barr, Lucy Cotter, Claire Gordan-Harper, and Scott Ferrara serve as the reflecting team, offering reflections and impressions on the themes emerging from the conversation.

This unique blend of live dialogue and collaborative reflection is not to be missed! Tune in to experience how narrative therapy principles and creative practices come alive in the community space Scribble.

Scribble Community

Chris Hoff PhD, LMFT

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In episode #130, Chris sits down with Dr. Catherine Liu, a renowned cultural critic and professor, to unpack the complexities of trauma culture. They explore how trauma has become a dominant framework for understanding personal and societal challenges, and the potential consequences of this trend in both therapeutic and cultural spaces. Dr. Liu offers a sharp critique of how trauma is commodified, often stripping it of its historical and political context. If you're interested in a thought-provoking conversation that challenges mainstream narratives around trauma, this episode is essential listening! Tune in for a critical exploration of the problem with trauma culture.

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In episode #129 Chris sits down with Dr. Eija-Liisa Rautiainen, PhD, an experienced trainer and practitioner of Open Dialogue. They explore the transformative potential of this approach in mental health care, its emphasis on dialogue, collaboration, and relational understanding, and how it offers a radical alternative to conventional psychiatric practices. Whether you're a therapist, social worker, or someone curious about innovative approaches to healing, this episode is a must-listen! Tune in for a deep dive into the world of Open Dialogue.

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Website: https://eijaliisa.fi/in-english/

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In episode #128 Chris engages in a wide ranging conversation with Celiane Camargo-Borges, an expert in design thinking and collaborative dialogues. Together, they explore how design thinking can be integrated into therapeutic practices to foster more innovative and inclusive conversations. This episode explores the intersection of design and therapy, emphasizing the importance of creativity, co-creation, and collaboration in shaping meaningful therapeutic experiences. Tune in to discover how these principles can transform the way we engage with clients and communities in therapy.

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In episode #127 Chris meets with Erin Segel & Julie Cho of Thick Press and they discuss the two-year project they have been working with over 200 collaborators in social work and family therapy; art and design; body work and witchery; organizing and education, and more, to create An Encyclopedia of Radical Helping, now on press and available for pre-order from Thick Press’s website.

Thick Press: https://thickpress.com/

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In episode #126 Chris meets with Whistler based narrative therapist Christine Dennstedt and they discuss journey’s through liminal space in therapy and the integration of psychedelics in psychotherapy.

Christine's Website

Pre-Order An Encyclopedia of Radical Helping HERE

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In episode #125 Chris meets with Dr. Stephen Bacon and they discuss his work based on the research findings that therapy techniques have no inherent power. We explore his radical and provocative new direction, the insights of constructionism, and new ways of understanding therapeutic rituals, therapist charisma, and client-centered therapy.

https://www.drstephenbacon.com/

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Chris Hoff PhD, LMFT

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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 Therapy

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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 Therapy.

Chris Hoff PhD, LMFT

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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

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