ACT:Root to Fruit #6 Emily Sandoz
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Aug 23, 2020 In this discussion, Dr. Emily Sandoz, a scientist and sculptor, delves into the intriguing blend of contextual behavioral technologies with the human experience. She shares insights on language's role in therapy, emphasizing flexibility and connection. The conversation touches on navigating anxiety and aversive emotions, highlighting the importance of a supportive environment in therapeutic settings. Additionally, Sandoz explores the dynamics of teaching and learning, advocating for tailored approaches in clinical practice and the value of collaborative learning.
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Words As Tools Not Mirrors
- Contextual behavioral science treats words as tools that change the world rather than mirrors that reflect truth.
- Ask how your language impacts behavior instead of whether it accurately describes reality.
Stop The Correspondence Game
- Playing the correspondence game makes therapists compare observations to theories instead of acting to change behavior.
- Functional contextualism flips that by asking what impact our interventions have on the client's behavior right now.
Practice New Behavior In Session
- Attend to clients' behavior in-session and evoke new behaviors to practice under the same aversive contexts.
- Use immediate interventions to test and expand their repertoire instead of only explaining concepts.
