Psychotherapy and Applied Psychology: Conversations with research experts about mental health and psychotherapy for those interested in research, practice, and training
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?
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?
Episodes
35 episodes
Military & Veteran Mental Health with Dr. Carl Castro
Join in and welcome back Dr. Carl Castro as he and Dan continue their conversation on military and veteran mental health.Dr. Castro discusses the various aspects of veteran support, comparing the U.S. system to those of other countries,...
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Season 3
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Episode 2
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46:23
Military Culture and Veteran Transition with Dr. Carl Castro
Welcome back! In the first episode of 2025, Dan is joined by Dr. Carl Castro, professor and director of the Military and Veteran Programs at the University of Southern California.Join in on the conversation as Dan and Dr. Castro dive in...
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Season 3
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Episode 1
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49:29
Unlocking Group Dynamics with Dr. Dennis Kivlighan
In this conversation Dan Has with Dr. Dennis Kivlighan they delve into the complexities of group dynamics, focusing on the actor-partner model, the significance of conflict in group development, and the importance of understanding member variab...
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Season 2
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Episode 16
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47:06
The Healing Power in Group Psychotherapy with Dr. Dennis Kivlighan
Dan is joined by Dr. Dennis Kivlighan, an expert in group psychotherapy. In this conversation, Dr. Kivlighan discusses the profound impact of experiential learning in therapy, the complexities of group dynamics, and the importance of corrective...
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Season 2
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Episode 15
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45:29
Personality Disorder Treatment: Patient-focused approaches with Dr. Ueli Kramer
In this conversation, Dan and Dr. Ueli Kramer explore the intricacies of therapy, focusing on the change process, the concept of responsiveness, and the importance of case formulation in treating personality disorders. Dr. Kramer emphasizes the...
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Season 2
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Episode 14
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41:00
Personality Disorder Diagnosis and Treatment: DSM vs ICD, borderline, and other considerations with Dr. Ueli Kramer
Dr. Ueli Kramer joins Dan in this latest episode focusing on personality disorder diagnoses, treatment and more. Dr. Kramer discusses his journey through self-doubt in clinical practice, the evolution of personality disorder classi...
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Season 2
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Episode 13
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43:34
Helping People Move Though Suicidal Crisis: The distress-processing model with Johanna Mickelson
Dan welcomes back Johanna Mickelson as we dive back into the Distress-Processing Model and the significance of reflection and reading in developing insights and fostering better conversations.Dan and Johanna explore the concept of the '...
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Season 2
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Episode 12
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20:18
From Suicidal Crisis to Calm: How people move through suicidal crisis with Johanna Mickelson
In this conversation, Dan talks with Johanna Mickelson about the Distress-Processing Model for people in suicidal crisis. In this conversation, Johanna shares her experiences working in a crisis center and discusses the challenges and insights ...
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Season 2
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Episode 11
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46:19
How to Strengthen your Counselling or Clinical Psychology Grad School Application
This weeks episode is a deep dive into how you can strengthen your graduate-school application to counselling or clinical psychology graduate programs. Amie is back to discuss the intricacies of applying to graduate school, focusin...
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Season 2
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Episode 10
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51:21
Choosing a Graduate Program in Counselling or Clinical Psychology: What You Need to Know
Due to popular demand, this weeks episode is a deep dive into what you should consider when deciding which graduate programs in counseling or clinical psychology to apply to. Dan is joined by Amie Orsetti, a graduate student from the Un...
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Season 2
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Episode 9
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56:45
The Psychology of Perfectionism: The struggle to be good enough with Dr. Paul Hewitt Part 2
Join Dan and returning guest, Dr. Paul Hewitt, and continue deeper into the psychology of perfectionism. Dr. Paul Hewitt is a registered clinical psychologist and a Professor in the Department of Psychology at the University of British ...
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Season 2
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Episode 8
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56:46
The Psychology of Perfectionism: The struggle to be good enough with Dr. Paul Hewitt Part 1
Dan and this week's guest, Dr. Paul Hewitt, embark on a quest into the psychology of perfectionism. Paul Hewitt is a registered clinical psychologist and a Professor in the Department of Psychology at the University of British Columbia....
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Season 2
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Episode 7
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58:32
The Science of Interaction: Relationships in and out of psychotherapy using the structural analysis of social behaviours (SASB) with Dr. Ken Critchfield Part 2
In part 2, Dan and Dr. Ken Critchfield continue to dive deep into the science of interactions and the SASB. Dr. Critchfield is Associate Professor and Program Director of the Clinical Psychology Program of the Ferkauf Graduate School of...
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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54:36
The Science of Interaction: Relationships in and out of psychotherapy using the structural analysis of social behaviours (SASB) with Dr. Ken Critchfield Part 1
Dan is joined by Dr. Ken Critchfield to dive deep in the science of interactions. Dr. Critchfield is Associate Professor and Program Director of the Clinical Psychology Program of the Ferkauf Graduate School of Psychology at Yeshiva University....
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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42:50
What is emotion processing anyway? How to facilitate emotion processing in psychotherapy with Dr. Antonio Pascual-Leone Part 2
Dan is joined by Dr. Antonio Pascual-Leone in this episode focusing on emotion processing in psychotherapy. In Part 2 of this conversation, Dr. Antonio Pascual-Leone delves into the complexities of emotion processing, explo...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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1:03:55
What is emotion processing anyway? How to facilitate emotion processing in psychotherapy with Dr. Antonio Pascual-Leone Part 1
Dan is joined by Dr. Antonio Pascual-Leone in this episode focusing on ****. Dr. Pascual-Leone runs the Emotion Change Lab at the University of Windsor and supervises research on the processes of emotional change as they occur in p...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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35:39
Mindfulness, mediation, and mental health: Integrating mindfulness and meditation into psychotherapy with Dr. Simon Goldberg Part 2
In the 2nd episode of season two, Dan continues his conversation with Dr. Simon Goldberg, Associate Professor in the Department of Counseling Psychology and Core Faculty at the Center for Healthy Minds at the University of Wisconsin.Dan...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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38:39
Mindfulness, mediation, and mental health: Integrating mindfulness and meditation into psychotherapy with Dr. Simon Goldberg Part 1
Welcome back to Psychotherapy & Applied Psychology! In our first episode of season two, Dan is joined by Dr. Simon Goldberg, Associate Professor in the Department of Counseling Psychology and Core Faculty at the Center for Healthy M...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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41:18
Revolutionizing Personality Disorder Diagnosis: Understanding the DSM-5's Alternative Model of Personality Disorders (AMPD) and its Clinical Implications with Dr. Robert Krueger Part 2
It's Part 2 of Dan's conversation with Dr. Robert Krueger as they continue to dive deep into the alternative model of personality disorders.Dr. Krueger is a clinical psychologist and member of the DSM-5 Personality Disorders Workgroup. ...
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Season 1
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Episode 16
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43:51
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
Join in on another brilliant episode of Psychotherapy & Applied Psychology. This week, Dan is joined by Dr. Robert Krueger and discuss the ongoing studies of personality disorders. Dr. Krueger is a clinical psychologist and member o...
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Season 1
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Episode 15
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48:46
Personalized Psychotherapy: Effective Methods for Tailoring Therapy to Individual Client with Dr. James Boswell Part 2
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Season 1
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Episode 14
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1:02:30
Personalized Psychotherapy: Effective Methods for Tailoring Therapy to Individual Clients with Dr. James Boswell Part 1
In this episode of Psychotherapy and Applied Psychology, Dan is joined by Dr. James Boswell as they chat tailoring psychotherapy treatments to clients. Dan and Dr. Boswell explore the challenges and strategies of tailoring psychotherapy...
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Season 1
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Episode 13
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43:30
Men and Masculinity: Fatherhood, Emotional Insight, and Redefining Traditional Roles with Dr. Ron Levant Part 2
On this episode, Dan is once again joined by Dr. Ron LevantJoin in on Part 2 of this amazing episode as Dan and Dr. Levant continue to talk masculinity, mental health, relationships, and societal perceptions. Dr. Levant shares insights ...
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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54:28
Men and Masculinity: Fatherhood, Emotional Insight, and Redefining Traditional Gender Roles with Dr. Ron Levant Part 1
On this episode, Dan is joined by Dr. Ron Levant. Check out Part 1 of this amazing episode as Dan and Dr. Levant discuss a range of topics including Dr. Levant's work on the Fatherhood Project, the impact of masculine norms on emotional...
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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42:52
Cultural Context in Women’s Career Development and Success with Dr. Nadya Fouad Part 2
Join in on Part 2 of the conversation with Dan and his guest Dr. Nadya Fouad as they continue to discuss women's career development in this episode of Psychotherapy & Applied Psychology, Dr. Fouad joins in from the Counseling P...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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40:01