Dr. Don Meichenbaum is credited with helping to develop cognitive behavioral therapy in the 1960s and 1970s. He has been named one of the ten most influential psychotherapists of the 20th century. He also believes that the field of psychotherapy is full of bullshit and hype. Dr. Meichenbaum joins us to talk about delivering what actually works in therapy, how to spot hype, and challenging the status quo.

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Introduction: 0:00 – 4:53

Part One: 4:53 – 56:09

Part Two: 56:09 – 1:09:20

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Ben Fineman | Counseling and Psychotherapy

(Benjamin Michael Fineman - Registered Associate MFT #119754 - Supervised by Curt Widhalm, LMFT #47333)

Show Notes:

Ep. 157 - Chapter 5 - The Eight Fold Path: The Path for All Humans to Nibbana - (Group Learning Program)