80,000 Hours Podcast We now offer shorter 'interview highlights' episodes
Aug 5, 2023
Discover the new highlight episodes tailored for busy listeners, condensing essential insights into 20-30 minute segments. Dive into the practical applications of cognitive behavioral therapy, exploring techniques like guided discovery and relaxation strategies. Learn how treating therapeutic exercises as experiments can foster personal growth and improve mental health. These bite-sized talks offer a quick yet enriching glimpse into tackling the world's most pressing problems.
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Shorter Episodes Available
- Subscribe to the 80k After Hours podcast feed for shorter highlight episodes.
- These cover key interview topics, letting you sample before committing to full episodes.
Guided Discovery in Therapy
- Use guided discovery (Socratic questioning) in therapy.
- Help clients learn from experiences, rather than lecturing.
Email Experiment
- A client was instructed to deliberately include spelling errors in emails as a behavioral experiment.
- This helped the client realize the insignificance of minor errors, reducing their anxiety.