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ACT:Root to Fruit#35 Helping Clients Prepare for Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy w/ Temple MorrisTo purchase the music and directly support the artists click here:https://zulenadueto.bandcamp.com/album/luz-camino-y-gu-aI am joined by the marvelous Temple Morris, LCSW-C. She is a therapist/consultant in private practice at True North in Bethesda, Maryland, USA. She is a mover and shaker in the ACT community especially in the psychedelic special interest group. In this episode we talk abut helping clients prepare for their plant medicine journeys, and to coach people to use ACT processes on these inner voyages. We talk about the entheogenic/psychedelic renaissance. Also...
2023-04-301h 26
ACT:Root to Fruit#34 The Heart of ACT w/ Robyn WalserInto the heart of ACT (and really therapy) with Robyn Walser, PhD. Robyn has been an integral part of the development and dissemination of ACT for several decades. We discuss what it means to work from the heart, with presence and authenticity. Robyn has a new on demand course through praxiscet: Healing Trauma with ACT. Robyn’s website: http://www.tlconsultationservices.com/index.html. To purchase the album of music on this podcast: https://zulenadueto.bandcamp.com/releasesIf you are interested in joining my a group consultation with me...
2022-05-261h 26
ACT:Root to Fruit#33 Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy w/ Henry Whitfield#33 with Henry Whitfield. We discuss his recent publication (https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fpsyt.2021.727572/full), issues of self and content/process/context, and finish with a real-play demonstration of Henry leading me through a integration session.Henry is a peer reviewed ACT trainer. He has written, co-written and edited training manuals for ACT, TIR and FAP. As a visiting research fellow at Regents University London, he focuses his research on the development of ACT-consistent models for psychedelic-assisted therapy. His psychedelic plant medicine path has changed how he does psychotherapy especially with self-concept issues.
2022-03-111h 18
2021-12-2311 min
ACT:Root to Fruit#32 Louise McHughWhat you know about your Self?Join me as I mix it up with Dr. Louise McHugh to discuss this very important topic of The Self. She provides a friendly crash course in RFT and helps to show how RFT is useful in understanding different selfing repertoires. Dr. McHugh is associate professor of psychology at University College Dublin, a Fellow in the Association for Contextual Behavioral Sciences, and has contributed mightily to the contextual behavioral science view of the self. GO AND GET A COPY of her he book A Contextual Behavioral Guide to the Self: Theory...
2021-12-221h 07
ACT:Root to Fruit#31 Mitch FrylingI’m joined by Dr. Mitch Fryling to discuss functional thinking and open the aperture a bit, from a causal way of interpretation, to a field perspective. Mitch is gifted at making Interbehavioral philosophy approachable and even fun. We dissect what “function” points at, public vs. private events, and problems with mentalistic thinking. Artilcles discussed:Are Thoughts Private:https://www.redalyc.org/pdf/593/59335812001.pdfOVERCOMING THE PSEUDO-PROBLEM OF PRIVATE EVENTS IN THE ANALYSIS OF BEHAVIOR:https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Mitch-Fryling/publication/272788235_Overcoming_the_pseudo-problem_of_private...
2021-11-151h 03
ACT:Root to Fruit#30 Lisa CoyneBig number 30 with ACT and OCD ninja, Lisa Coyne, PhD. We discuss screen, how to value and shape valuing, OCD/ERP, and how to pivot when your bid to do exposure work is rejected. Check out Lisa’s New England Center for OCD and Anxiety for training and consultation: https://www.newenglandocd.org/If you are interested in group or individual consultation w/ me: marcel@marceltassara
2021-09-0853 min
ACT:Root to Fruit#29 Yash BhambhaniFrom start to finish, this interview with Yash Bhambhani, PhD, is a palpable demonstration of mindfulness in action. Yash is a psychologist at an addiction treatment clinic at Montefiore Medical Center in New York, assistant professor at Albert Einstein College of Medicine. We discuss (and embody) how to go about appreciating in therapy. contact info for Yash: yashnpbhambhani@gmail.comhttps://ybhambha.wixsite.com/yashbhambhaniphdmy contact info: marcel@marceltassara.com
2021-07-251h 03
ACT:Root to Fruit#28 Luisa CanonSo happy to bring you Luisa Canon, PsyD, BCBA-D. We discuss her functional approach to therapy, the embodiment of the CBS approach, and learning to trust yourself as a clinician.She is available for consultation:https://www.acttothrivela.com/contactI am also available for consultation, both individual and group: marcel@marceltassara.com
2021-07-021h 00
ACT:Root to Fruit#27 Steve Hayes- Part IIPart II with Steve Hayes, PhD. We dive into thinking and conceptualizing functionally, psychological flexibility and health, the importance of history, and we get into a therapy demo around people pleasing. Steve's website: https://stevenchayes.com/my contact if interested in individual/group consultation: marcel@marceltassara.comReport of ACBS task force: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2212144721000302subscribe, like, review
2021-06-031h 05
ACT:Root to Fruit#26 Steve Hayes- Part IThe one and only Steve Hayes, PhD joins me to talk about how clinicians can get more precise with ACT by being more grounded in 4 areas: Behavioral principles, RFT, Evolutionary science principles, and Functional Contextualism.Steve's website: https://stevenchayes.com/please subscribe, like, reviewmy contact if interested in individual/group consultation: marcel@marceltassara.com
2021-05-2053 min
ACT:Root to Fruit#25 Bartosz KleszczExcited to bring you Bartosz Kleszcz, a real mover and shaker within ACBS, whose values are on full display with the upcoming LAMIC conference he helped to create. This free 2-day conference features presenters from Low and Middle Income Countries, - May 16 & 23 2021, no registration required (http://uczesieact.pl/cbs-lamic-online-conference/ and https://fb.me/e/R9H2VvEb)We discuss the conference, the utility of behavioral principles in helping us connect more with our clients, and how ROE can help clinicians thinking functionally.I also am available...
2021-05-101h 15
ACT:Root to Fruit#24 Siri MingExcited to bring you episode #24 with Siri Ming, BCBA-D. She humbly flexes her PhD in RFT as we discuss RFT concepts underpinning psychological flexibility. We also discuss her upcoming upcoming book on RFT for BCBAs. Her website: http://siriming.com/Andhttps://www.weareconstellations.com/ If interested in a training/consultation group, email me at:marcel@marceltassara.com
2021-04-2640 min
Honorable Evolution#7 David Lindgren - On Men's WorkI'm joined by my good friend and mentor David Lindgren. David is a therapist, coach, and founder of Path to Spirit Warrior. He has been active in leading mens groups and men's work since for 30+ years. We talk about what men's work is all about, specifically The Mankind Project and Path to Spirit Warrior. He is available for coaching and/or therapy, reach him him at: mandavidl@aol.comPath to Spirit Warrior website: https://pathtospiritwarrior.com/Mankind Website:https://mankindproject.org/
2021-04-2245 min
ACT:Root to Fruit#23 Jennifer KempI'm joined by the marvelous Jennifer Kemp to discuss all things perfectionism. We discuss function over form, the utility of spotting the thread of perfectionism that sometimes connects many behaviors, and also get into a real play around these issues. We also discuss her soon to be published ACT workbook for perfectionism. I'll put a link once it is published. She is available for consultation: jennifer@preciousminds.com.auIf interested in a training group and/or consultation w/ me: marcel@marceltassara.comAlso...
2021-04-111h 00
ACT:Root to Fruit#22 Kirk StrosahlSo grateful to bring another of the roots of the contextual behavioral psychologies, one of the co-creators of ACT, Kirk Strosahl, PhD. Kirk is gifted with the ability to hit every note, gifting something to new comers to contextualism and dyed in the wool behaviorist in one fell swoop. We chop it up on mentalism, contextualism, and more. also available as audio only podcast:https://www.marceltassara.com/actroottofruitKirks info:https://heartmattersconsulting.com/https://www.appi.org/Clinical_Manual_for_the_Assessment_and_Treatment...
2021-03-301h 03
ACT:Root to Fruit#21 Matthew SkintaSo grateful to bring you the powerhouse that is Dr. Matthew Skinta. He has a gift for making the functional lexicon less aversive. We chat it up re: tips to think functionally, tacting, and swim in a therapy demonstration.He is available for consultation:http://www.drmatthewskinta.com/If interested in a FAP consultation group email me at: Marcel@marceltassara.com
2021-03-171h 09
ACT:Root to Fruit#20 Linda HayesI'm joined by a TAPROOT of ACT and the contextual behavioral sciences, Dr. Linda Hayes. Her work and attention to the philosophy of science and behaviorism was a keystone in the archway of ACT. We sit down to discuss rule governance, Skinner and RFT, and problems with mentalistic thinking and causality.
2021-03-0548 min
ACT:Root to Fruit#19 Jacob MartinezI'm joined by my friend and Matrix Ninja Jacob Martinez. We explore how this geo-spatial tool can be added to your ACT stable house to help you and the client think functionally. Jacob is available for consultation and just started a weekly project to offer free training around the ACT Matrix.Here are his websites:actnaturally.nettheactmatrix.comactmatrix.substack.comIf interested in a training group email me at marcel@marceltassara.com
2021-02-221h 08
ACT:Root to Fruit#18 Luc VandenbergheI'm joined by Luc Vandenberghe. Luc has been working with contextual psychologies since the 80s, and is a master assessor of function. He is a professor Pontific University of Goias, and has published extensively on FAP Groups.if you are interested in joining our online/virtual FAP training group (will meet Thursdays @3:30pm EST USA) email me: marcel@marceltassara.comThe training group is designed for therapists interested in learning and experiencing FAP. This intellectually and emotionally stimulating arena is an ideal place for therapists to see FAP in action. Group meets...
2021-02-0840 min
ACT:Root to Fruit#17 Hank RobbI'm joined by ACBS Fellow and Texas wordsmith, Hank Robb, PhD. We take a stroll through the forest of functionalism (how to start to think functionally), how thoughts differ from beliefs, and Hanks approach to seriousness.Hank is available for consultation: robbhb@pacificu.eduAvailable as video podcast as well:https://www.marceltassara.com/actroottofruit
2021-01-311h 32
Honorable EvolutionHonorable Evolution #6 Lee Mun Wah - The Color of FearI'm joined by a hero of mine, Lee Mun Wah. Mun Wah is a internationally renowned Chinese American documentary filmmaker, author, poet, educator, community therapist, and master diversity trainer. You might have seen his seminal film "The Color of Fear", and if you haven't treat your soul. His films are available for streaming/rent at his website:https://stirfryseminars.com/Stir Fry seminars offers diversity trainings to help people learn to engage in authentic and healthy multicultural dialogue.Outro and intro music used w/ permission from wmse.orgA...
2021-01-1558 min
ACT:Root to Fruit#16 Jennifer GreggI'm joined today by a true clinician's clinician, Jennifer Gregg, PhD. Jen is a professor at San Jose State University, a clinician specializing in her work with cancer patients, peer reviewed ACT trainer, and ACBS superstar...amongst other things. I really enjoyed walking with her through the Contextual Behavioral Psychology jungle and picking things about from a functional perspective.Jen's new book is available here:https://www.newharbinger.com/stop-avoiding-stuff
2021-01-121h 03
ACT:Root to Fruit#15 Bill FolletteThe man, the myth, the legend Bill Follette, PhD, helps me to unpack functional vs. topographical, mid-level terms, and a sweeping tour of the principals that make CBS. Bill is a professor of psychology at University of Nevada at Reno: https://www.unr.edu/psychology/faculty/william-folletteAlso available as a audio only podcast:https://www.marceltassara.com/actroottofruitOle Ivar Lovaas work with children Autism:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MZ7TiFJzZkM
2020-12-161h 03
Honorable EvolutionHonorable Evolution #5 - Mavis Tsai - On Reconnecting HumanityI’m joined by Mavis Tsai, PhD to discuss (and demonstrate) the international non-profit group she started to help humans reconnect. Awareness Courage and Love groups offer a place for people experience connection and vulnerability, in a safe and supported way. Please visit https://www.livewithacl.org/ to find a group (several online options). Here are the questions/prompts that we wade in during our demonstration:1. What are your biggest struggles currently that you need to express and hold with tenderness? What do you needyour partner to understand compassionately abo...
2020-11-2552 min
ACT:Root to Fruit#14 Evelyn GouldI'm joined by Dr. Evelyn Gould, PhD, BCBA-D, to further dissect some of the roots of the contextual behavioral sciences. Dr. Evie is a Clinical Behavior Analyst and Research Associate at the McLean OCD Institute for Children and Adolescents at McLean Hospital, and Instructor at Harvard Medical School. She also works in private practice for New England Center for OCD and Anxiety (NECOA), and is a consultant for First Steps for Kids, Inc., in Los Angeles. She is available for consultation: https://www.newenglandocd.org/necoa-losangeles-staff
2020-11-2351 min
ACT:Root to Fruit#13 Kate KellumI'm joined by the delightful and brilliant Kate Kellum, PhD! Kate is the Associate Director of Institutional Research and Assessment and Assistant Professor at the University of Mississippi. We discuss contingencies, how to see 'em, and oh so tasty behaviorism!Kate's Website:http://www.iseecontingencies.com/Home.htmlclicker training/tag teach: https://youtu.be/puYANVYxPyshttps://youtu.be/5uPSa--Nlt4Shamu article: https://www.nytimes.com/2006/06/25/fashion/what-shamu-taught-me-about-a-happy-marriage.htmland the book: https://www.npr.org/templates/story/story...
2020-11-0554 min
ACT:Root to Fruit#12 Joe OliverJoe Oliver joins me for episode #12, and gracefully guides me into the heart of ACT. We chat a bit about behavior-behavior relations and spend much more time swimming in a real-play and unpacking it afterwards.Joe's website for training, consultation, etc: https://contextualconsulting.co.uk/team/joe-oliverupcoming (Feb. 2021) training: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/act100-mindfulness-and-acceptance-for-self-esteem-tickets-123986628343Steve Hayes Mentalism Article I mentioned: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2741891/pdf/behavan00063-0041.pdf
2020-10-2250 min
ACT:Root to Fruit#11 Miranda MorrisThe marvelous Miranda Morris PhD sits down to share her awesomely authentic self. She is currently the current President-Elect of ACBS, founder of True North Therapy and Training, co-founder of the Mid-Atlantic ACBS chapter, and a peer reviewed ACT trainer. We discuss function, peer consultation, and imposter syndrome.She is available for consultation:https://truenorthact.com/act-training-services/Any ACBS members interested in a free peer consultation group: (https://contextualscience.org/online_act_peer_supervision_group_affiliate_of_acb):Are you interested in connecting with other...
2020-10-0649 min
Honorable EvolutionHonorable Evolution #4 Paul Schmitz - On How Everyone LeadsPast CEO of Public Allies (https://publicallies.org/), advisor to Obama White House, and all around good guy Paul Schmitz joins me to talk about how Everyone Leads. Paul is currently CEO of Leading Inside Out(https://www.leadinginsideout.org/) and a Senior Advisor to The Collective Impact Forum.some org's doing work worthy of donations:https://www.policylink.org/https://www.litwi.org/https://eji.org/
2020-10-0539 min
ACT:Root to Fruit#10 DJ MoranDJ Moran drops by to help me unpack Mentalism, Spirituality, and the act of meditation - all from a behavioral lens. DJ just straight up brings it! the science, the style, and all things in between. Check out some of his books here: https://www.newharbinger.com/author/daniel-j-moran.He is available for corporate consulting, leadership innovation, safety and productivity consultation. https://www.drdjmoran.com/https://www.pickslyde.com/d-j-moran/
2020-09-211h 02
ACT:Root to Fruit#9 Sonja BattenI'm joined by ACBS Fellow Sonja Batten for a vivid discussion about the "ACT stance". Sonja eloquently frames what flexibility looks like, inside and out, by demonstrating how vulnerability can be used to model ACT processes as well as summon both clinician and client to more present moment aliveness.Check out her website for consultation.Books:Essentials of ACTCommitted Action in Practice
2020-09-1449 min
ACT:Root to Fruit#8 Glenn CallaghanGlenn Callaghan, PhD is in the house! Gifted with a wicked ability to put "fun" in functional analysis, Glenn guides me through some of the thickest parts of the forest. Expect to see him back to talk specifically about Interpersonal Behavioral Therapy (IBT).On a side note, I'm über grateful to this beautiful man for his counsel and encouragement from the beginning of this project.for consultation: glenn.callaghan@sjsu.eduarticles mentioned:Callaghan, G.M., Follette, W.C. Interpersonal Behavior Therapy (I...
2020-09-061h 19
ACT:Root to Fruit#7 Jonathan KanterThe honorable Jonathan Kanter, PhD pays a visit to discuss systemic racism and how a CBS stance can be useful for bellying up to these forces. We recorded this episode a few days after Jacob Blake was shot by police here in Kenosha, Wisconsin...and several hours before a baby faced 17 year old kid killed 2 protesters.It's heavy, and we hope also useful. https://colorofchange.org/https://realjusticepac.org/https://www.stirfryseminars.com/this episode is also available as an...
2020-09-011h 02
ACT:Root to Fruit#6 Emily SandozPart scientist / part sculptor, Dr. Emily Sandoz shapes together the dry earth (from which contextual behavioral technologies sprout) with the teary depth of the human condition. So grateful for her being her and sharing that radiance. For consultation: Emily.sandoz@louisiana.eduhttps://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/emily-kennison-sandoz-lafayette-la/176976Intro to ACT syllabus:https://www.marceltassara.com/extras
2020-08-231h 10
ACT:Root to Fruit#5 Niklas TörnekeThe man, the myth, the legend- Niklas Törneke, MD. He wrote the green RFT book is an ACBS Fellow and all around great guy. He graciously sits down with me for a chat and some experiential work. Niklas has an almost magical ability to simplify the complex (without dumbing it down) and shows off this ability in the experiential work we get into.books: https://www.newharbinger.com/author/niklas-t%C3%B6rnekecontact for consultation: niklas.torneke@telia.com
2020-08-171h 18
ACT:Root to Fruit#4 Yvonne Barnes-HolmesIf Dr. Yvonne Barnes-Holmes had a rapper name, it would be "Dr. Truth". I hope you enjoy this discussion, Dr. Barnes-Holmes deftly issues a call to arms to clinicians, discusses rft, and more.
2020-08-101h 02
Honorable EvolutionHonorable Evolution #3 Cynthia LairI chop it up with my old professor and pal Cynthia Lair, creator and educator. We discuss getting freedom from the mind's rein on our behavior, cooking, improvisation, and mindfulness.Please check out her facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/CookusInterruptusPatsy Rodenburg Circle Talk:https://www.ted.com/speakers/patsy_rodenburg
2020-08-051h 12
ACT:Root to Fruit#3 Greg MaddenI sit down with Utah State University Professor of Behavioral Analysis, past editor in chief of the Journal of Experimental Analysis of Behavior, Editor in Chief of APA Handbook of Behavioral Analysis, Greg Madden, PhD. We discuss behaviorism, behavioral analysis, and sweating...hope you enjoy!https://www.marceltassara.com/Music used w/ permission from https://wmse.org
2020-08-0334 minHonorable EvolutionHonorable Evolution #2 Bad Ass Yoga Nun - Hong Gwi-SeokOn this episode I'm joined by the Bad Ass Yoga Nun, Hong Gwi-Seok. We talk about the state of the union, Iyengar yoga, and white body privilege, and much more.Gwi-Seok's pages:https://yoganun.weebly.com/https://stillinsirsasana.blogspot.com/?fbclid=IwAR3Cl7_s0xsmlGbNYSvwkkatkswwOzX_OjxPZyk6hj4wKiR16MfscIkF24shttps://www.facebook.com/iyengaryogagwiseokColor of Change: https://colorofchange.org/Real Justice Pac: https://realjusticepac.org/Ernest Dawkins Chicago 12 piece:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u_vWHtNSRzc
2020-07-281h 11
ACT:Root to Fruit#2 Frans de WaalI'm joined by the world renowned primatologist Frans de Waal to discuss evolution, behaviorism, and primate culture. Frans is a Professor of Primate Behavior at Emory University, director of the Living Links Center at the Yerkes National Primate Research Center, and author of numerous books including Chimpanzee Politics and Our Inner Ape. His research centers on primate social behavior, including conflict resolution, cooperation, and inequity aversion. (FB:https://www.facebook.com/franspublic)My other podcast: Honorable Evolution: available at https://www.marceltassara.com/and:https://www.facebook.com/Honorable-Evolution-107415934354276
2020-07-2732 minHonorable EvolutionHonorable Evolution #1 Kahil El'ZabarArtist, musician, renaissance man Kahil El'Zabar (https://kahilelzabaris.com/) sits down to share his wisdom on life, his creative energy, and the state our union. Kahil has been a member of the Association for the Advancement of Creative Musicians (AACM - http://www.aacmchicago.org/) for several decades. This is a man who leaves nothing on the table, that is he gives it his all, may this energy work it's way through your speakers and into your heart.Youtube playlist/Primer to Kahil's music:https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZqcJJWC__EroTNgYIK-mMERXXYnE1...
2020-07-2141 minACT:Root to Fruit#1 Joanne SteinwachsWhere it all begins. Joanne is my first guide and really sets the tone to my journey into the deep deep forest of the contextual behavioral sciences.This is also a audio only podcast available on itunes and other places you can consume podcasts. Also on my website: marceltassara.comReach out to Joanne for consultation at:http://www.joannesteinwachslcsw.com/Subscribe for updates
2020-07-201h 11
2020-07-1406 min
ACT:Root to Fruit#TrailerDo you like Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and feel like your keep missing the nail? Want to: - Get grounded in the foundation stones? - See contingencies? - Add context? - Be a functional contextualist? (and know what that means) This is a new podcast that seeks to excavate the roots of the contextual behavioral sciences, so that the fruit that us clinician deliver is as pristine as possible. It's a sequential experience that takes non-congenital behaviorists beyond the 6 core processes, and just saying "milk, milk, milk". Many of us that come to ACT/CBS don’t get past th...
2020-07-1303 min