Psychiatry & Psychotherapy Podcast The Integration of Psychotherapy as a Treatment Modality
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Aug 12, 2022 Join Mary Jo Peebles, a distinguished psychoanalyst and author of 'When Psychotherapy Seems Stuck', as she delves into the transformative power of psychotherapy. She discusses the rise in mental health challenges post-COVID and the critical role of resilience. Personal growth for therapists is emphasized, as well as the importance of building authentic connections in therapy. Peebles explores the brain’s adaptability and the misconception of therapy as a quick fix, promoting a deeper understanding of lasting change through emotional investment.
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Bo Burnham's COVID Lockdown Story
- Bo Burnham's COVID lockdown special captures the claustrophobia and mental struggles of the pandemic.
- His experience mirrors what many therapists and patients felt emotionally isolated during COVID.
Why Psychotherapy Takes Time
- Psychotherapy ranges from brief interventions to deep structural work that changes psychological foundations.
- Structural change requires patience due to repairing long-term developmental trauma affecting brain and emotional regulation.
Braille Study Analogizes Therapy Duration
- A study on Braille learners showed brain changes appear after intensive practice but revert without sustained effort.
- Long-term retention of skills took 10 months and hundreds of hours, analogous to therapy's gradual, consistent work.
