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Deliberating Practice: Deconstructing Psychotherapy for a Better FutureEpisode 11: Deconstructing TraumaIn this episode, Glenn and Richard discuss trauma, a central concept in the psychotherapy landscape. They explore the history of trauma, its contemporary definitions and framing, and deconstruct the space of trauma, emphasizing a return to the subjectivity of the client. This episode incorporates the work of Mark Epstein (The Trauma of Everyday Life) and Donald Kalsched (The Inner World of Trauma, Trauma and the Soul) to resituate the discussion of trauma around inner psychological dynamics. Trauma is emphasized as inescapable and essential in human life, and as sometimes affording the possibility of growth.
2025-07-111h 37Deliberating Practice: Deconstructing Psychotherapy for a Better FutureEpisode 10: Introducing Critical PsychotherapyIn this episode Richard and Glenn discuss the work of critical psychotherapist Del Loewenthal and topics of concern that extend from his theorizing. Dels' book: Critical Psychotherapy, Psychoanalysis, and Counselling: Implications for Practice https://www.amazon.co.uk/Critical-Psychotherapy-Psychoanalysis-Counselling-Implications/dp/1137460571/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1544454474&sr=8-1&keywords=Critical+Psychotherapy%2C+Psychoanalysis+and+Counselling%3A+Implications+for+practice
2025-05-131h 18Deliberating Practice: Deconstructing Psychotherapy for a Better FutureEpisode 9: Constructing the Self, Constructing AmericaRichard and Glenn are joined by SFU graduate student Anthony to discuss the book Constructing the Self, Constructing America by Philip Cushman. Cushman advances the argument that psychotherapy is a cultural activity and cannot be fully understood outside of the culture of consumer capitalism. The speakers discuss Cushman's wide perspective on psychotherapy and its implications for contemporary practice.
2025-03-011h 37Deliberating Practice: Deconstructing Psychotherapy for a Better FutureEpisode 8: The MoneyGlenn and Richard discuss money's influence on the practice of counselling and psychotherapy. Exploring perspectives from both seats in the office, they discuss therapist's vulnerability to money through their altruism and greed.
2024-12-111h 19Deliberating Practice: Deconstructing Psychotherapy for a Better FutureEpisode 7: Relational Psychotherapy with EmmaRichard and Glenn are joined by friend and colleague Emma to discuss relational psychotherapy. Drawing on the work of psychodynamic practitioner Teri Quatman, they discuss the risks and rewards of this type of approach. Personal examples are used to explore the complexities of relational process.Teri Quatman's book Essential Psychodynamic Psychotheray: An acquired art- https://psycnet.apa.org/record/2015-18487-000
2024-11-071h 52Deliberating Practice: Deconstructing Psychotherapy for a Better FutureEpisode 6: The Great Psychotherapy Debate- Bruce Wampold and Johnathan ShedlerIn this episode, hosts Glenn and Richard delve into the ongoing controversy in psychotherapy research. They discuss Bruce Wompold's contextual model, which highlights common factors in psychotherapy effectiveness, and Jonathan Shedler’s critiques of current research methodologies, especially short-term and manualized treatments. Shedler advocates for the importance of long-term, depth-oriented therapies and questions the reliance on randomized controlled trials and symptom reduction metrics. The episode touches on issues of client choice and informed consent, encouraging a profound reevaluation of psychotherapy research. Listeners are invited to engage, share their perspectives, and contribute to this critical debate....
2024-07-101h 18Deliberating Practice: Deconstructing Psychotherapy for a Better FutureEpisode 5 (Part 2): Buddhism and PsychotherapyIn this two-part episode, Glenn and Richard explore Buddhism's history, its forms of integration in contemporary and counselling and psychotherapy, and the problems and solutions it provides.
2024-06-071h 02Deliberating Practice: Deconstructing Psychotherapy for a Better FutureEpisode 5 (Part 1): Buddhism and PsychotherapyIn this two-part episode, Glenn and Richard explore Buddhism's history, its forms of integration in contemporary and counselling and psychotherapy, and the problems and solutions it provides. Addendum to the episode: Bodhidharma is the 28th patriarch of the Zen Buddhist lineage, not the 6th.
2024-05-0754 minDeliberating Practice: Deconstructing Psychotherapy for a Better FutureEpisode 4 (Part 2): Psychedelic Assisted PsychotherapyRichard and Glenn continue their discussion on Psychedelic Assisted Psychotherapy and its profound implications for the contemporary psychotherapy space.
2024-03-0854 minDeliberating Practice: Deconstructing Psychotherapy for a Better FutureEpisode 4 (Part 1): Psychedelic Assisted PsychotherapyRichard and Glenn discuss Psychedelic Assisted Psychotherapy, an emerging form of therapy that uses Psychedelic medications (MDMA, Psylocibin, Ketamine) to catalyze profound psychological change. The authors discuss how this topic stretches the boundaries of how conventional psychotherapy understands itself.
2024-01-1642 minDeliberating Practice: Deconstructing Psychotherapy for a Better FutureEpisode 3: The Integrated TherapistRichard and Glenn grapple with the complexities, both personal and professional, of integrating one's practice around multiple theories.
2023-12-231h 11Deliberating Practice: Deconstructing Psychotherapy for a Better FutureEpisode 2: Symptom Management or Healing Transformation?Glenn and Richard compare the two dominant positions that psychotherapists take today: the management of symptoms vs. supporting healing transformation. Each makes the case for how healing transformation can be supported in an industry increasingly focused on helping people just to cope, including sharing case examples of their work.
2023-12-231h 05Deliberating Practice: Deconstructing Psychotherapy for a Better FutureEpisode 1: Psychotherapy Today and TomorrowRichard and Glenn discuss problems in the contemporary space of psychotherapy: the dehumanizing forces of managed care, AI, an increasing emphasis on technique, and the diminishment of relational practice. They warn of a dark future if these forces are left unchecked, but also opportunities to correct course and expand the possibilities of psychotherapy today.
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