How Patients Coach and Test their Psychotherapists with Dr. David Kealy

Описание: This week's guest is Dr. David Kealy, associate Professor in the Department of Psychiatry at the University of British Columbia.

Dan and Dr. Kealy dive into Control Mastery Theory, exploring its principles, particularly the concepts of pathogenic beliefs, testing, and coaching within therapeutic contexts. Dr. Kealy discusses the importance of understanding a patient's internal struggles and how these beliefs can impact their relationships and self-acceptance. The conversation also highlights the significance of the therapist's role in facilitating a safe environment for patients to explore their feelings and beliefs.
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00:00 - Introduction and Episode Overview
01:18 - Control Mastery Theory
03:02 - Appeal and Compatibility of Control Mastery Theory Across Modalities
05:10 - The Role of the Unconscious in Control Mastery
06:11 - Pathogenic Beliefs Explained
10:03 - Origins and Development of Pathogenic Beliefs
13:00 - Real-World Examples of Pathogenic Beliefs
17:05 - Therapeutic Implications of These Beliefs
22:00 - Clients Coaching Their Therapists
25:00 - Clients Testing Their Therapists
33:15 - Turning Passive Into Active Testing
37:22 - Understanding the Patient’s Plan
45:03 - Compatibility of Techniques with the Patient’s Plan
49:01 - Carl Rogers and the Concept of Treatment by Attitude
50:29 - What's Next
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Special Guest: Dr. David Kealy
https://psychiatry.ubc.ca/david-kealy/

The San Francisco Psychotherapy Research Group:
https://sfprg.org

How Psychotherapy Works by Joseph Weiss
https://a.co/d/5arYlkF

Transformative Relationships by George Silberschatz
https://a.co/d/e0tM0Af
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Keywords

#mentalhealth #therapy #psychotherapy #personalizedtreatment #process #emotionalhealth #client #research #podcast #psychology #researchinsights #controlmasterytheory

Takeaways

Control Mastery Theory emphasizes the role of the unconscious in behavior.
Pathogenic beliefs are obstructive beliefs that hinder personal goals.
Testing in therapy allows clients to explore and challenge their beliefs.
Coaching reflects the client's agency in the therapeutic process.
Therapists should be aware of the client's plan to guide therapy effectively.

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Producer: Mack Britton Productions