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ABCT Election - Vote Dr. Jason Duncan!

https://www.abct.org/about/leadership-and-governance/elections/ 

On this episode of Sanity, join us for Part 2 of the 2-part discussion between Dr. Duncan and Dr. Sanderson on how evolutionary psychology can be applied to current issues humans are facing. Part 1 of this discussion primarily focused on political polarization in the United States. The focus of Part 2 is covering how evolved traits, such as ingroup and outgroup bias, aggression, selfishness, and lack of future orientation that were once paramount to our survival could ultimately lead to destruction of our species. Dr. Sanderson discusses how this destruction might occur through escalation of aggression and nuclear threat and an under-appraisal of risk associated with climate change. If you are interested in learning more about evolutionary psychology, check out the previous podcasts with Dr. Sanderson!

Resources and Links:

On Human Nature by E.O. Wilson:

https://www.amazon.com/Human-Nature-new-Preface-Revised/dp/0674016386

On Aggression by Konrad Lorenz:

https://www.amazon.com/Aggression-Harvest-Book-Hb-291/dp/0156687410

Social Media Information:

Website: https://sites.google.com/view/sandersonhofstra

Blog: Our Evolutionary Selves: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/our-evolutionary-selves

Youtube Lectures: https://sites.google.com/view/sandersonhofstra/humannature

Twitter: @WCSphd

ABCT Election - Please vote Dr. Jason Duncan!

https://www.abct.org/about/leadership-and-governance/elections/

On this episode of Sanity, join us for Part 1 of a 2-part discussion between Dr. Jason Duncan and Dr. William Sanderson on how evolutionary psychology can be applied to current issues humans are facing. They briefly review mismatch theory, which is the concept that humans evolved with certain traits that were key to our survival; however, these same traits are not as functional in the modern world as they were in the past. Specifically, Dr. Sanderson discusses how the traits of selfishness, violence, and ethnocentrism were highly adaptive and selected for, but they may lead to our existential destruction in the modern world. The first part of this discussion is focused on political polarization and how ingroup/outgroup bias, the media, and moral indignation have led to the current political climate in the United States. Join us for Part 2 where Dr.’s Duncan and Sanderson will be discussing how evolutionary traits may be contributing to nuclear threat and climate change. If you are interested in learning more about evolutionary psychology, check out the previous podcasts with Dr. Sanderson!

Resources and Links:

Christopher Hitchens book: A Long Short War: The Postponed Liberation of Iraq

https://www.amazon.com/Long-Short-War-Postponed-Liberation/dp/0452284988

Dr. Sanderson’s Psychology Today Blog: Our Evolutionary Selves:

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/our-evolutionary-selves

The Status Game: On Human Life and How to Play it: On Social Position and How We Use it:

https://www.amazon.com/Status-Game-Position-Governs-Everything-ebook/dp/B08H7Y414K

Social Media Information:

Website: https://sites.google.com/view/sandersonhofstra

Blog: Our Evolutionary Selves: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/our-evolutionary-selves

Youtube Lectures: https://sites.google.com/view/sandersonhofstra/humannature

Twitter: @WCSphd

On this episode of Sanity, Dr. Jason Duncan along with Dr.’s Rego, Stern, Szuhany, Pimentel, & von Stietz cover the immense topic of using metaphors, pop-culture, movie/TV show characters, and athletes/sports in therapy sessions. They provide rationale for making these references with therapy clients, and explain how this process has been around since the advent of psychology. These references can be especially helpful to clients as they allow them to build connections between psychological principles, their own experiences, and their interests outside of the therapy room. It assists in making these principles applicable and memorable, which means clients are more likely to incorporate them in their daily lives. Making these connections also allows clients to discuss difficult topics, such as traumatic events, if they can relate them to the experiences of beloved characters/celebrities/athletes. The guests provide guidance on how to utilize these various references in the therapy room and offer advice when a client may be getting the “wrong message.” The combined expertise of these individuals is invaluable to clinicians, clients, and everyone in between. Tune in for a great episode about the importance of utilizing these techniques with clients!

Resources and Links:

Stories and Metaphors in Cognitive-Behavior Therapy by Otto

https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S1077722900800279

The Big Book of ACT Metaphors:

https://www.amazon.com/Big-Book-ACT-Metaphors-Practitioners/dp/

Oxford Guide to Metaphors in CBT: Building Cognitive Bridges:

https://www.oxfordclinicalpsych.com/view/10.1093/med:psych/9780199207497.001.0001/med-9780199207497

Social Media Information:

Twitter:

@drjessicabstern

@sandrapimphd

@CBTSoCal

@CBTSportPsych

Instagram:

@drjessicabstern

@CBTSoCal

@CBTSportPsych

Websites:

https://www.drjessicabstern.com/

https://nyulangone.org/doctors/1174953459/kristin-l-szuhany

http://www.simonrego.com/

Podcast Trailer for MovieHouse Sports Psychology:

https://open.spotify.com/show/2OWNKLqrV8Vj3l59bClZsb

MyBestPractice:

MBP - Extend 3 Month Free Trial

On this episode of Sanity, Dr. Jason Duncan and Dr. Jon Abramowitz discuss the treatment of exposure for anxiety disorders, including OCD. Dr. Abramowitz is an internationally recognized expert in anxiety and OCD, and he has published countless books and articles about the topic. Dr. Abramowitz differentiates between the traditional model of exposure therapy, habituation, and the new model, inhibitory learning. This new model is beginning to gain traction in the treatment of anxiety disorders due to its focus on learning feared situations are not as scary as previously believed and individuals can manage anxiety should it arise. The inhibitory learning model is linked to better long-term treatment outcomes. Dr. Abramowitz emphasizes therapists can still utilize habituation, but it is important to recognize when habituation is not effectively targeting anxiety. He discusses other pitfalls of exposure therapy and breaks down various components to be utilized within exposures. Dr. Abramowitz provides countless examples of these techniques applied to clinical situations. Tune in to learn more about exposure and the development of the inhibitory learning model!

Resources and Links:

Exposure Therapy for Anxiety: Principles and Practice:

https://www.amazon.com/Exposure-Therapy-Anxiety-Principles-Practice/dp/146250969X

Clinical Handbook of Fear and Anxiety: Maintenance Processes and Treatment Mechanisms

https://www.amazon.com/Clinical-Handbook-Fear-Anxiety-Maintenance/dp/1433830655/ref=sr_1_2?keywords=abramowitz+clinical+handbook&qid=1573923646&sr=8-2

Getting Over OCD: 10-Step Workbook

https://www.amazon.com/Getting-Over-OCD-Second-Self-Help/dp/1462529704

The Family Guide to Getting Over OCD:

https://www.amazon.com/s?k=the+family+guide+to+getting+over+ocd&i=stripbooks

Articles by Michelle Craske:

https://www.researchgate.net/scientific-contributions/Michelle-G-Craske-39584843

Lab Website:

https://jonabram.web.unc.edu/

Personal Website:

http://www.jabramowitz.com/

Social Media Information:

Twitter: @drjonabram

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On this episode of Sanity, Dr. Jason Duncan and Master CBT Clinician Dr. Robert Leahy discuss the powerful, and often painful, emotion of regret. Dr. Leahy describes regret as the result of decisions we make, and we can experience it regarding choices we either do, or do not, pursue. Regret is an important emotion because it forces us to review our choices and learn from our experiences. As Dr. Leahy says, “Never waste a good mistake,” because there is always an opportunity to learn something. In his new book, If Only: Finding Freedom from Regret, Dr. Leahy shares steps people should take when they are feeling regret in order to process it in an adaptive way. He discusses common pitfalls of the human experience, such as valuing “existential perfectionism,” or the belief everything should be fulfilling and going right in order for our lives to have meaning. Dr. Leahy notes the importance of acceptance, gratitude, and contentment, rather than perfection, in order to live a rich and meaningful life. Dr. Leahy is a wealth of knowledge, having authored numerous books, treatment manuals, and serving as the director for the American Institute of Cognitive Therapy NYC. Tune in to learn more about Dr. Leahy’s perspective on regret and to hear countless examples of applying these strategies to your own life.

If Only: Finding Freedom from Regret by Robert Leahy

https://www.amazon.com/If-Only-Finding-Freedom-Regret/dp/1462547826

The Worry Cure by Robert Leahy

https://www.amazon.com/Worry-Cure-Seven-Steps-Stopping/dp/1400097665/ref=pd_lpo_1?pd_rd_i=1400097665&psc=1

Beat the Blues Before they Beat You: How to Overcome Depression:

https://www.amazon.com/Beat-Blues-Before-They-You/dp/1401921698#:~:text=Using%20mindful%20awareness%20practices%20and,step%20instructions%20to%20help%20you

Other Books by Robert Leahy/Amazon Office:

https://www.amazon.com/Robert-L-Leahy/e/B000APW3QO/ref=aufs_dp_fta_dsk

Social Media Information:

American Institute for Cognitive Therapy

https://www.cognitivetherapynyc.com/

Psychology Today Blog:

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/contributors/robert-l-leahy-phd

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On this episode of Sanity, Dr. Jason Duncan and Lisa Pote discuss current happenings at the Beck Institute. They talk about the creation of cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) and how the Beck Institute is attempting to disseminate skills originally taught by Dr. Aaron Beck to a wide range of individuals, including clinicians, other professionals, and potential clients. Lisa Pote describes some of the challenges our field currently faces, and how the Beck Institute is working to overcome these issues through innovations in accessibility and training. Finally, future directions for the Beck Institute are discussed. If you are interested in learning more about CBT or what is available through the Beck Institute, check out the various links below!

Looking to better understand CBT for potential clients or find certified therapists:

https://cares.beckinstitute.org/

Professionals and CBT courses available at the Beck Institute :

https://beckinstitute.org/

Social Media Information:

Twitter: @LisaPote

Facebook: Beck Institute for Cognitive Behavior Therapy

Twitter: @BeckInstitute

On this episode of “Sanity” Dr. Jason Duncan and Dr. Scott Waltman discuss some of the pitfalls mental health professionals make when implementing cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT). The most common pitfalls identified in research completed by Dr. Waltman included socratic questioning and guided discovery. Dr. Waltman and Dr. Duncan discuss socratic questioning, its origin with the Greek philosopher Socrates, and how it can be an effective tool in therapy. They provide numerous benefits to this intervention, including helping clients “become their own therapists.” Dr. Waltman discloses the framework for honing the skill of socratic questioning from his new book, Socratic Questioning for Therapists and Counselors: Learn How to Think and Intervene Like a Cognitive Behavior Therapist. Dr. Waltman also identifies a number of other pitfalls therapists make when implementing CBT, such as setting an agenda, pacing the session, receiving feedback from clients, reviewing and developing individualized homework, trouble selecting when to implement interventions and deciding where to intervene. He describes his own therapeutic techniques and how to combat some of these pitfalls. Dr. Duncan and Dr. Waltman both emphasize the importance and difficulty of learning these important skills. They described numerous resources for therapists interested in learning more about CBT, including websites, research studies, books, trainings, and certificates.

Dr. Waltman is a clinical psychologist, international trainer, and practice-based researcher. His interests include evidence-based psychotherapy practice, training, and implementation in systems that provide care to underserved populations. He is certified as a qualified Cognitive Therapist and Trainer/Consultant by the Academy of Cognitive & Behavioral Therapies and is board certified in Behavioral and Cognitive Psychology from the American Board of Professional Psychology. He is a board member for the International Association of Cognitive Psychotherapy. More recently, he worked as a CBT trainer for one of Dr. Aaron Beck’s CBT implementation teams in the Philadelphia public mental health system. He is the first author of the book Socratic Questioning for Therapists and Counselors: Learn How to Think and Intervene like a Cognitive Behavior Therapist.

CBT Competence and Fidelity Measure - The Cognitive Behavior Rating Scale (Beck and Young, 1980): https://www.yu.edu/sites/default/files/inline-files/Cognitive%20Therapy%20Rating%20Scale%20%28CTRS%29.pdf

CBT Express: Effective 15-Minute Techniques for Treating Children and Adolescents by Jessica M McClure, Robert D. Friedberg, Micaela A. Thordarson, and Marisa Keller: https://www.amazon.com/CBT-Express-Effective-Techniques-Adolescents/dp/1462540317

Socratic Questioning for Therapists and Counselors by Scott H. Waltman, Trent Codd, III, Lynn M. McFarr, and Bret A. Moore: https://www.amazon.com/Socratic-Questioning-Therapists-Counselors-Psychology-ebook/dp/B08CXN96PS

Instagram @socraticmethod CBT

Listserv: https://www.newyorkcbt.com/

To be certified in CBT: https://www.abct.org/

Academy of Cognitive Therapy: https://www.academyofct.org/

Beck Institute: https://beckinstitute.org/

On this episode of Sanity, Dr. Jason Duncan and Dr. Drea Letamendi discuss how different sci-fi/comic/fantasy fandoms can be used to discuss psychological concepts. In fact, fandoms are great outlets to disseminate information about psychological science to the general public. Additionally, the possibilities are endless when it comes to fandoms, meaning any concept, from processing childhood trauma to how to handle problems with familial relationships can apply. Learning about how our most beloved characters endured challenging emotional experiences builds our own resiliency and can even help us to process some of our own emotions. Dr. Letamendi also provides valuable advice for how to choose a “mission” and stick with it, even though we will all have some type of “kryptonite.” Dr. Letamendi gives quick analyses of some of our most beloved characters, such as the Avengers, Thor, Loki, and Batman, and how psychology applies to the problems they face.

Ted X Talk: Capes, Cowls, and Courage: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yv9nlrM28Ro

Ted Session: Resiliency and Media during the pandemic: (couldn’t find the link for this one)

Podcast: The Arkham Sessions: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/92efb4c1-7a39-4553-aa38-887d4fdf13a3/the-arkham-sessions-psychology-of-batman-more?ref=dmm_acq_mrn_d_ds_sn_z_-c_c_539036640476_g_120309761644

Superhero Therapy Conference: http://www.superhero-therapy.com/the-1st-annual-superhero-therapy-conference-coming-september-16th-19th/

To find all the podcast episodes, see the other documentaries she’s on, see some of the articles: https://www.drdreapsychology.com

Twitter and Instagram: @arkhamasylumdoc

Dr. Robert Hindman is a clinical psychologist at the Beck Institute. He conducts various trainings and provides consultation and supervision for therapists. He has written books on cognitive therapy, anxiety, and mindfulness, and studies how organizations and therapists can best implement cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT). In this episode, Dr. Robert Hindman and Dr. Jason Duncan discuss the increase in anxiety and uncertainty for those returning to work after quarantine from the COVID-19 pandemic. The unknown and uncertain are present now more than ever due to the ever-changing nature of the information we are given by the media and the Centers for Disease Control (CDC). What’s more, intolerance of uncertainty is an important mechanism to keep us safe from danger, however, it can quickly become maladaptive and excessive. Dr. Hindman and Dr. Duncan explore options to address worry and uncertainty, including analyzing the utility of worry (i.e. does it make me feel better to worry about these things?), how to make the best decisions for yourself, exposure, both real and imaginal, to the sources of anxiety and fear, and examining and challenging worrisome thoughts. They discuss numerous examples of how applying these techniques can effectively reduce worry and intolerance of uncertainty from the COVID-19 pandemic.

On this episode of “Sanity” Dr. Jason Duncan and Dr. William Sanderson discuss the application of evolutionary psychology to physical and mental health problems most humans face. They define mismatch theory, which suggests we, as human beings, were built for something entirely different than how we are functioning in our current environment. The mismatch between our biology and environment is related to a number of physical (obesity, diabetes, cancer) and mental health (depression, anxiety, suicide, substance use disorders) disorders. The reason for the mismatch can be traced to the technological revolution, our endless food supply, the change in our occupations, and variations in our exposure to light. Dr. Duncan and Dr. Sanderson explore how social comparison, which was integral to the development of our species, is exacerbated through exposure to supernormal stimuli, or stimuli in extreme excess, by the advent of social media. Likewise, the fact we are constantly bombarded with information about catastrophic events greatly contributes to anxiety. They also examine various options to reduce the harmful effects of our exposure to supernormal stimuli.

Social Media Information:

Website: https://sites.google.com/view/sandersonhofstra

Blog: Our Evolutionary Selves: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/our-evolutionary-selves

Youtube Lectures: https://sites.google.com/view/sandersonhofstra/humannature

Twitter: @WCSphd