Dr. Don Meichenbaum is credited with helping to develop cognitive behavioral therapy in the 1960s and 1970s. He has been named one of the ten most influential psychotherapists of the 20th century. He also believes that the field of psychotherapy is full of bullshit and hype. Dr. Meichenbaum joins us to talk about delivering what actually works in therapy, how to spot hype, and challenging the status quo.

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Introduction: 0:00 – 4:53

Part One: 4:53 – 56:09

Part Two: 56:09 – 1:09:20

Show Notes:

• The Evolution of Cognitive Behavior Therapy: A Personal and Professional Journey with Don Meichenbaum

• The Evolution of Cognitive Behavior Therapy: A Personal and Professional Journey with Don Meichenbaum HANDOUT

• Roadmap to Resilience

• The Melissa Institute

• How to Spot Hype in the Field of Psychotherapy

• Love Yourself as a Person, Doubt Yourself as a Therapist?

• Treating Individuals with Addictive Disorders

• Black Minds Matter: Confronting Racism as a Mental Health Crisis

• Deliberate Practice for Multicultural Orientation Webinar

• Multicultural Orientation Deliberate Practice Videos

• To Wear or Not to Wear, That is the Question