As ‘lockdown fatigue’ sets in, the toll on mental health will require an urgent response
Ian Hickie, University of SydneyAs Victorians face yet another long period of enforced lockdown, serious concerns are being raised about people’s capacity to comply with the new orders and the mental health impacts of such prolonged social isolation. The risks...Ruth Lanius on Trauma Therapy
Healing the traumatized self with professor of psychiatry Dr Ruth Lanius Today we talk to Ruth Lanius, MD, PhD, Professor of Psychiatry who is the director of the posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) research unit at the University of Western Ontario. She’s also...The Science of Psychotherapy August 2020
What can we do when we are at a loss… a loss of constancy, a loss of unity, a loss of reliability… perhaps we are not even sure of what is lost? In these times of confusion and disruption, where can we find comfort and resolution? As I...Richard Hill on genetics
Genetics, the basic building blocks of who we are. But does the psychotherapist need to know anything about this complex topic? Richards been digging into the books and studies about genetics and there’s a lot to gain by having a basic understanding of how...Raissa Miller and Eric Beeson on The Neuroeducation Toolbox
Using our knowledge of neuroscience with clients can be powerful if done in the right way. Today we talk with Dr. Miller and Dr. Beeson about how the knowledge of neuroscience can both empower clients and inform clinicians. Raissa hosts:...Psychotherapy in Pain Management
Psychotherapy in Pain Management: New Viewpoints and Treatment Targets Based On A Brain Theory by Robert Moss A note from Richard Hill. Robert Moss has produced a paper for the AIMS Neuroscience Journal that is so thorough and rich with neuroscience literature, that I...Sebern Fisher on neurofeedback
In the work of Sebern Fisher, neurofeedback has been revolutionary in resolving complex trauma for many of her clients. She’s also written a brilliant book on the subject called Neurofeedback in the treatment of developmental trauma: Calming the fear-driven...The Science of Psychotherapy July 2020
In amongst all the big issues that are raging in the world today there continues to be the research and exploration that has been the basis of content for The Science of Psychotherapy magazine. In this issue we address issues big and small, personal and general,...Jeffrey & Amy Olrick on The 6 Needs of Every Child
This week we talk to Jeffrey and Amy Olrick, an absolutely delightful couple, who know a thing or two about bringing up children from the perspective of developmental psychology and as parents. Jeffrey Olrick, Ph.D. is a clinical psychologist who specializes in...See What You Made Me Do – Power, Control and Domestic Abuse
Investigative journalist Jess Hill puts perpetrators – and the systems that enable them – in the spotlight. Her new book See What You Made Me Do is a deep dive into the abuse so many women and children experience – abuse that is often reinforced by...Emma Katz on coercive control in domestic violence
Dr Emma Katz researches the impacts of domestic violence & abuse on children and mother-child relationships. Her work explores coercive control, agency, resistance, recovery and mother-child supportiveness in domestic abuse contexts. Today we talk with her about...Caitlin Yeo and Craig Morgan on isolation and lack of work in the creative industries
We welcome back screen composers Caitlin Yeo and Craig Morgan to talk again about the state of creative industries in the wake of COVID-19 and the mental health implications. This conversation is applicable to many creative industries and knowledge workers who work in...Alix Sugarman on ART
Today we talk with licensed creative arts therapist Alix Sugarman who has used art in a creative healing program for military service personnel, military sexual trauma survivors, and family members. She now uses those same techniques in the framework of Accelerated...The Science of Psychotherapy June 2020
The Science of Psychotherapy June 2020 The Roman goddess, Juno, lends her name to the month of June. This gave me pause to consider what sort of ethereal blessing she might give to provide some comfort as we continue to struggle with the COVID-19 pandemic. Juno was...The Dream Completion Technique
Today we chat with Dr Justin Havens who has developed what he calls the Dream Completion Technique to deal with unresolved nightmares and disturbing dreams. Justin is a psychological therapist accredited by BACP and EMDR Europe. He has worked within the NHS, the...Tracing the Brain-To-Gut Connection
Using rabies virus injected into the stomach of rats, researchers trace the nerves back to the brain and find distinct ‘fight or flight’ and ‘rest and digest’ circuits. These results explain how mental states can affect the gut, and present new ways to treat gastrointestinal problems.
Potent pain-suppression center in the brain is found by neurobiologists
Response of dozens of pain-promotion centers is dampened by single OFF switch.
Reid Wilson on Anxiety
Reid Wilson has been an expert on anxiety and self-help for a long time now. His website anxieties.com has been established for many years and is the number one go-to place on the web for information and help with anxiety issues. We caught up with Reid to talk about...Compared to males, females exhibit more intense subjective cannabis cravings
Researchers also found preliminary evidence that ovarian hormones may modulate the differential response in women and may be related to different levels of estrogen.
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