

145. Patreon Selects: Book Review - All Therapy Books
Aug 21, 2023
In this podcast, the hosts delve into therapy books and their claims of being the ultimate solution. They discuss the arrogance of authors who insist on absolute certainty in their approach's effectiveness. They also explore the limitations of therapy books and the unrealistic expectations they can create. Additionally, they tackle topics such as the role of case studies, therapist quality, and the biologically based nature of mental illnesses. The hosts also share funny ideas like combining therapy modalities and using bilateral stimulation on children. A listener's efficient method for assessing traumatic brain injuries is also discussed.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Challenging Self-Help Books and Certainty in Therapy
01:31 • 9min
Discussion on an Exciting Article about Therapy
10:04 • 2min
The Paradox of Therapy Books
11:37 • 17min
The Role of Case Studies in Therapy Books
28:08 • 3min
Therapy Books and Their Limitations
30:41 • 19min
Exploring Feedback and Form Treatment in Therapy and the Impact of Researcher Biases
49:54 • 6min
Therapist Quality and Placebo Expectations in Therapy
55:25 • 19min
The Biologically Based Nature of Mental Illnesses
01:14:26 • 13min
Integrating IFS and EMDR: Joking about making money and using therapy on children
01:27:53 • 2min
Method of Assessing Traumatic Brain Injuries
01:29:46 • 2min