The Benefits of Curiosity

Richard is a psychotherapist, author, speaker, and the managing editor of The Science of Psychotherapy magazine. He is currently completing his PhD on client-responsive therapy and has spent the past few years investigating the exciting role that curiosity can play in the therapeutic process. Richard is the author of three books including: The Practitioner's Guide to the Science of Psychotherapy, The Practitioner's Guide to Mirroring Hands, and "How the Real World is Driving us Crazy". In my work, I get to meet some fascinating characters but I have to say that Richard may be one of the most interesting, and in this interview, I think you'll see why. We cover: — The psychological and biological benefits of curiosity — How Richard's experiences as an actor influenced his therapeutic work and why he recommends that all therapists take one year of acting lessons — Why the best therapy is the one that you never repeat — The importance of learning multiple different types of therapy — The relationship between the actuality field, the probability field, and the possibility field and their relevance for therapy And more. You can learn more about Richard's work by going to www.richardhill.com.au. --- Richard Hill is a practicing psychotherapist who also writes and teaches to the profession. He works from the Davis Health Centre in Sydney, Australia with his wife, Susan Davis. Teaching takes Richard around the world where he is best known for his expertise in the neuroscience of psychotherapy and how this helps us better understand the struggles we face with mental health and well being. People have come to see Richard for many reasons, from emotional issues like anxiety and depression to managing psychobiological struggles in association with psychiatric treatment, to help heal relationships and assist with the daily difficulties of life. He has learned from the best and is proud to be mentored by the eminent therapist Ernest Rossi, PhD, who was himself mentored by one of the absolute greats, Milton H Erickson. Richard's latest book, written with Ernest Rossi about his innovative technique, Mirroring Hands, is a landmark achievement. Richard has also authored How the 'real world' Is Driving Us Crazy! and Choose Hope. ​ There is much more to Richard's story on his website at www.richardhill.com.au. --- Interview Links: — The Science of Psychotherapy website: https://www.thescienceofpsychotherapy.com — The Science of Psychotherapy community: https://www.thescienceofpsychotherapy.net — The Practitioner's Guide to the Science of Psychotherapy - Richard Hill & Matthew Dahlitz: https://amzn.to/42m6uwT — Richard’s website: http://www.richardhill.com.au