

Ep 80 – Motivational Interviewing & Behaviourism
15 snips Jun 24, 2024
Dr. James Anderson, Chief of Psychiatry, discusses behaviorism and Motivational Interviewing. Topics include compassion, applying behavioral concepts to change, psychedelic-assisted therapy, and integrating MI with radical behaviorism for patient language structuring.
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Behaviorism Illustrated with Children
- James illustrates behaviorism with a child touching a hot stove and getting burned, reducing future touching behavior.
- He contrasts this with a child eating tasty pizza, reinforcing and increasing that eating behavior.
Radical Behaviorism Fuels Compassion
- Radical behaviorism sees human behavior shaped by lifelong environmental consequences, creating predictable behavior patterns.
- Motivational interviewing uses this to foster compassion and selectively reinforce positive behaviors.
Behaviorism Inspires Empathy
- Radical behaviorism, though seen as cold, underpins empathy by explaining behaviors through past experiences.
- This helps practitioners offer acceptance without judgment, fostering self-compassion and hope for change.