Dr. Jeff Perron, C.Psych: Effective Problem-Solving and Decision Making Through a CBT Lens

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Helping clients to develop their own solutions to challenging problems as well as work through a variety of perspectives when considering an important decision are among the most important functions of therapy.  Building on their Applying the 80-20 Rule to CBT episode of Thoughts on Record, OICBT clinicians Drs. Jeff Perron, C.Psych & Pete Kelly, C.Psych explore effective decision making and problem solving from a CBT lens.  In this wide-ranging discussion they cover internal & external factors influencing decision making and problem-solving including:   

• Core beliefs 
• Values & resolving conflict between values
• Self-justification & cognitive dissonance
• Actor-observer bias/fundamental attribution error
• Sunk cost fallacy
• Endowment bias
• Hedonic adaptation
• “Summit fever”/overidentification of goals    
• Affective Realism/Cognitive distortions
• Learning how to engage in constructive conflict 
• Being effective vs. being right
• Decoding hidden incentives/explanations for the behaviour of others
• Mentalizing/Empathy
• A policy of radical personal honesty around observed patterns of behaviour
• Acceptance to reduce suffering

In addition, they review practical tips borne from clinical experience to implement the concepts, tools and strategies described above.   

Dr. Jeff Perron provides clinical psychology services to adults, with a particular focus on the areas of mood and anxiety disorders.  Guided by client goals and presenting concerns, he applies the range of evidence-based Cognitive Behavioural Therapies, including Schema Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy.  Dr. Perron completed his Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology at the University of Ottawa.  He completed his doctoral residency at the OICBT and his doctoral thesis research focused on the development of a measure related to assessment of readiness to change.  He also holds an MBA from Wilfrid Laurier University and has a background in Human Resources.

https://www.ottawacbt.ca/dr-jeff-perron