Being Well with Forrest Hanson and Dr. Rick Hanson

Everything You Need to Know About Therapy

May 6, 2024

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Clinical psychologist Dr. Rick Hanson and Forrest Hanson discuss everything about therapy; getting more from it, choosing the right approach, and reasons behind therapy costs. They cover major schools of psychotherapy, alternative modalities, questions for therapists, client motivation, and duration of therapy. The conversation explores deep emotional processes, insurance challenges, and the benefits of mindfulness in therapy.

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Therapy effectiveness relies on client motivation, realistic expectations, and therapist-client alliance.

Different therapeutic approaches offer unique benefits focusing on unconscious exploration, behavior modification, self-discovery, thought patterns, and mindfulness integration.

Distinguishing therapy from coaching is essential as therapy addresses mental pathology, while coaching provides support for personal growth and well-being.

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Key Factors in Successful Therapy

For a course of therapy to be effective, certain key factors play a significant role. Firstly, the severity and complexity of the issue the individual is facing, as well as their circumstances, greatly influence the outcome. Realistic expectations regarding the duration of therapy also contribute to success. Additionally, the motivation of the client is crucial, as a motivated client can benefit even from a less-than-ideal therapist. The therapist's level of functioning and the strength of the therapeutic alliance are also essential factors for a successful therapeutic journey.

The Essence of Therapy and Meaningful Conversations

01:17

Juicy Conversations Lead to Forward Movement in Therapy

01:23

Exploring Humanistic Approaches to Psychology and Personal Growth

03:12

The Key to Success in Therapy

01:53

Introduction

2min

Factors Influencing Therapy Outcomes

12min

Exploring Therapy Approaches and Cost Challenges

4min

Exploring Various Therapy Approaches: From Psychodynamic to Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

18min

Evolution and Integration of Therapy Approaches

6min

Exploring the Benefits of Mindfulness-Based Approaches in Therapy

2min

Exploring Therapeutic Approaches and Regulation in Therapy vs. Coaching

23min

Navigating the Client-Therapist Relationship

24min

Evaluating Therapy Progress and Clinician Communication

3min

In this mega-episode, clinical psychologist Dr. Rick Hanson and Forrest Hanson explore everything you need to know about therapy. They share how you can get more from therapy, finding the approach that’s right for you, and some perspectives on why therapy is so expensive. They then run through the five major schools of Western psychotherapy before discussing a few alternative modalities. You’ll learn how long to stick with a therapist before looking for alternatives, questions to ask a prospective therapist, and how to maximize your results.

You can watch this episode on YouTube.

Key Topics:

0:00: Introduction

1:40: The biggest factors that contribute to therapy going well

7:25: Finding the therapeutic modality that works for you

14:00: The cost of therapy, and the problem created by insurance companies

20:35: The five major schools of western psychotherapy

21:20: Psychodynamic therapy, and investigating the unconscious

23:20: Behavioral therapy, and variable reinforcement

25:55: Humanistic psychology, and seeing the good in yourself

29:05: Cognitive therapy, why insurance companies like CBT, and exploring our beliefs

36:15: Mindfulness-based therapies, and being with our experiences

41:15: Family systems therapy, social justice, somatic therapy, and non-Western thinking

46:20: The differences (and similarities) between therapy and coaching

52:40: How long therapy should take, and how to evaluate if it’s working

1:02:15: The role of client motivation

1:04:55: Questions to ask a prospective therapist

1:10:15: The importance of the therapist’s engagement

1:12:50: Common qualities Rick found challenging with past clients

1:16:05: The importance of internalizing change, and recognizing what’s really shifting

1:21:20: Recap

Forrest is now writing on Substack, check out his work there.

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