Talking To Change - A Motivational Interviewing Podcast

Ep 80 – Motivational Interviewing & Behaviourism

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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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ANECDOTE

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.
INSIGHT

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.
INSIGHT

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.
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