Welcome to this special episode of the COSMO podcast, where we explore the concept of epistemic trust and its crucial role in psychotherapy. Based on the article by Jan Kamphuis and Stephen Finn, published in the Journal of Personality Assessment (2018), we delve into how Therapeutic Assessment can help individuals with personality disorders rebuild their ability to trust interpersonally transmitted information.

In this episode, we discuss:

🔹 The impact of epistemic hypervigilance on therapy outcomes

🔹 How Therapeutic Assessment fosters collaboration and insight

🔹 Techniques such as extended inquiries and assessment intervention sessions

🔹 The role of shame regulation in rebuilding trust

🔹 Real-world applications for long-term therapeutic success

Join us as we unpack the science and practice behind restoring epistemic trust and enhancing the effectiveness of psychotherapy for personality disorders.