Psychotherapy and Applied Psychology

Psychotherapy and Applied Psychology is hosted by Dr. Dan Cox, a professor at the University of British Columbia.

This show delivers engaging discussions with the world's foremost research experts for listeners interested in or practicing psychotherapy or counseling to provide expert insights and practical advice into mental health, psychotherapy practice, and clinical training.

This podcast provides valuable insights whether you are interested in psychotherapy, an applied psychology discipline such as clinical psychology, counseling psychology, or school psychology; or a related discipline such as psychiatry, social work, nursing, or marriage and family therapy.

If you want to learn about cutting edge research, improve your psychotherapy/counseling practice, explore innovative therapeutic techniques, or expand your mental health knowledge, you are in the right place.

This show will provide answers to questions like:

*How will technology influence psychotherapy?

*How effective is teletherapy (online psychotherapy) compared to in-person psychotherapy?

*How can psychotherapists better support clients from diverse cultural backgrounds?

*How can we measure client outcomes in psychotherapy?

*What are the latest evidence-based practices?

*What are the implications of attachment on psychotherapy?

*How can therapists modify treatment to a specific client?

*How can we use technology to improve psychotherapy training?

*What are the most critical skills to develop during psychotherapy training?

*How can psychotherapists improve their interpersonal and communication skills?

Guest

Dr. Richard Koestner

Dr. Richard Koestner (PhD) is a Professor in the Department of Psychology at McGill University whose research focuses on human motivation, goal-setting, self-regulation and internalization processes. His work asks how individuals choose and pursue meaningful goals and how social-cultural forces guide which guidelines become internalized versus controlled. He is particularly known for applying Self‑Determination Theory to examine when motivation stemming from autonomy versus external rewards leads to adaptive or maladaptive outcomes. His lab—the McGill Human Motivation Lab—examines topics ranging from goal disengagement, motivational crises, to autonomy support in parenting and minority communities. Dr. Koestner has published hundreds of scientific articles and his work has been widely cited worldwide. Among his honours, he received the Donald O. Hebb Award for Distinguished Contributions to Psychology as a Science.

https://www.mcgill.ca/psychology/richard-koestner?utm_source=chatgpt.com

Guest appearance on:

Building Autonomy, Motivation, Identity, & Self Determination with Dr. Richard Koestner