Psychiatry & Psychotherapy Podcast Dr. Robert Feinstein Learning Psychotherapy
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Jun 24, 2022 
Dr. Robert Feinstein discusses the cognitive apprenticeship model in psychotherapy training, emphasizing the importance of live supervision and individualized therapy. The significance of common factors in therapy, like therapeutic alliance and understanding patient characteristics, is highlighted. The podcast explores diverse supervision techniques and the impact of the supervisor-trainee relationship on learning and preventing burnout.
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Initial Resident Interest
- Dr. Feinstein initially struggled to get residents interested in his psychotherapy scholars track.
- After two residents joined and loved it, interest grew significantly, exceeding program capacity.
Faculty Resistance to Live Supervision
- Live supervision, where faculty model therapy with residents observing, can be challenging.
- Some faculty initially resisted due to concerns about being judged or revealing mistakes.
Key Components of Psychotherapy Training
- Psychotherapy training programs should focus on content knowledge, supervision, sequencing, and learning environment.
- Prioritize common factors, consider patient complexity, and foster peer learning.