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Richard Hill has emerged from a diverse and fascinating journey to become an innovative speaker on the mind, brain and the human condition. From a satisfying, if not quite famous, early career in the creative arts, Richard returned to intellectual studies at 42 (1996) beginning with a Bachelor of Arts majoring in linguistics. This triggered a curiosity that led to a diploma in counselling and a new career in psychotherapy. Studying continued and he has added three Masters degrees – an MA in Social Ecology; an MEd in Social Ecology; and a Masters in Brain and Mind Sciences (MBMSc) from Sydney University.
Richard’s books include a collection of inspirational short stories in Choose Hope and his explication of his Winner/Loser World Theory in How the ‘real world’ Is Driving Us Crazy! In addition, he is published in various journals and magazines around the world and in book chapters, including Perspectives on Coping and Resilience and Strengths Based Social Work Practice in Mental Health, published worldwide. His latest book is co-authored with his mentor, Ernest Rossi, The Practitioner’s Guide to Mirroring Hands.
Matthew Dahlitz is both university trained and an autodidactic, whose knowledge spans across the arts, technology, psychology, neuroscience, emergency medicine, and business. Studied psychology at the University of Queensland, gained a Master of Counselling, and founded The Neuropsychotherapist that is now The Science of Psychotherapy.
Matthew, like Richard, has a musical bent, having studied at the Queensland Conservatorium of Music in both music technology and master of composition – having scored for film and produced a number of albums of original music he has also been a producer in a film production company and currently is producer/director at Perfekt Studios. Matthew has also been an Advanced Care Paramedic among other things!
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Psychedelic-Assisted Psychotherapy with Jonathan Sabbagh
Jonathan Sabbagh is the co-founder and CEO of Journey Clinical, an integrative platform for medical professionals and mental health professionals to provide Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy with a team approach. Find out more about Journey Clinical here...
Imago Relationship Therapy
Today we talk to Harville Hendrix and Helen Hunt, the couple who founded Imago relationship therapy. We find out about their history and a bit about the important contributions they have made to couples therapy and indeed conflict resolution more broadly.You can find...
A Graphic Novel on Incest
Terry Marks-Tarlow and Leanne Domash talk about their collaboration on an adult therapeutic novel about incest - The Eel & the Blowfish: A Graphic Novel of Dreams, Trauma, and Healing. You can find out more about the book and the authors here...
Happily Even After with Jonah Paquette
We catch up with clinical psychologist, author specializing in the science of well-being and emotional fitness, and friend of SoP, Jonah Paquette. He's got a new book out, Happily Even After:Daily Practices to Recover Joy After Hardship, Heartache, and Heartbreak, so...
Tuned in to children and families with Sophie Schauermann
We talk to Sophie Schauermann, LCSW, who has over 10 years of experience working closely with children and families in many settings, including the Harvard Medical School's laboratory for youth mental health, the public school system, community based mental health...
Last Chance Couple Therapy with Peter Fraenkel
We talk to Dr Peter Fraenkel, Associate Professor at the Department of Psychology, The City College of the City University of New York, about his latest book "Last Chance Couple Therapy: Bringing Relationships Back From The Brink". You can find out more about Dr...
Psychoneuroimmunology-based relaxation therapy in the 21st century
Dr Judy Lovas talks to us about the importance of psychoneuroimmunology-based relaxation therapy in 21st century mental healthcare. You can find out more about Dr Judy Lovas here https://artandscienceofrelaxation.com/ For the professional development course offered by...
Brief Therapy Conversations
Today Richard Hill talks with Michael F. Hoyt and Flavio Cannistra who have a new book out, Brief Therapy Conversations: Exploring Efficient Intervention in Psychotherapy. Check out the conference here...
The collected works of Milton H. Erickson
We talk with Roxanna Erickson-Klein (daughter of the late Milton H. Erickson) and Kathryn Rossi (widow of Ernest Rossi) and their editing of The Collected Works of Milton H. Erickson. Learn more as a member of The Science of Psychotherapy! Get access to hundreds of...
Interpersonal Networks – the mirror neuron system
Matt & Richard talk about interpersonal networks of the brain. In particular they talk about the mirror neuron system that was first discovered by a team of Italian researches in the early 1990s. Learn more as a member of The Science of Psychotherapy! Get access...
Catch up with Richard Hill in Europe
Richard Hill is touring around Europe at the moment so Matt has a quick catch up with him to see what he's been up to. Learn more as a member of The Science of Psychotherapy! Get access to hundreds of articles, videos, and a community of mental health professionals to...
Relationship-Based Treatment of Children and Their Parents
We talk to authors Elizabeth Sylvester and Kat Scherer about their new book "Relationship-Based Treatment of Children and Their Parents: An Integrative Guide to Neurobiology, Attachment, Regulation, and Discipline". You can find out more about the book here....
John Arden and Rewire Your Brain 2.0
We catch up with good friend, author and expert in the science of wellbeing, Dr John Arden. He has a new book coming out - Rewire Your Brain 2.0 which is an updated version of his Rewire Your Brain that is both fascinating and very accessible. You can find out more...
Tara Sanderson talks about a guide to lowering anxiety through intentional choices
Dr Tara Sanderson, PsyD, has a new book "Too Much, Not Enough: A guide to decreasing anxiety and finding balance through intentional choices". We asked her onto the show to talk about her work and the book. You can find out about Dr Sanderson here...
MEMI – Multichannel Eye Movement Integration
We talk to Dr. Mike Deninger and Joachim Lee about Multichannel Eye Movement Integration (MEMI) - its philosophy and practice. To find out more go to https://multichanneleyemovementintegration.com/ For information about Joachim go to...
Utah Ambachtsheer talks about systems, psychotherapy and the Netherlands
We connect with systems psychologist Utah Ambachtsheer in the Netherlands to find out what psychotherapy is like in his part of the world and a little about his experience approaching therapy from a systems perspective. You can find out more about Utah here...
Review of the Gut-Brain Axis documentary episode
The Gut Brain Axis Documentary
Sophie Scott on Medical Reporting
Sophie Scott is the Australian national medical reporter for the ABC. We catch up with her to talk about reporting on mental health issues. You can find out more about Sophie here https://www.sophiescott.com.au/ Learn more as a member of The Science of Psychotherapy!...
Dr Dan Siegel talks IntraConnected – MWe (Me + We)
Dr Dan Siegel talks to us about IntraConnected: MWe (Me + We) as the Integration of Self, Identity, and Belonging. We are in a moment of challenge and transition that invites each of us to reflect on where humanity is going and how we might choose to support cultural...
Marianna Torgovnick talks about loss and grief.
Author Marianna Torgovnick talks about her experience of processing loss and grief through classic literature, cooking, yoga, mediation and her own writing.You can find out more about Marianna and her books at her website https://www.mariannatorgovnick.com/ Learn more...
Jonah Paquette on being awestruck
Bio: Jonah Paquette, PsyD, is a clinical psychologist, international speaker, and author. His previous books include Awestruck, The Happiness Toolbox, and Real Happiness: Proven Paths for Contentment, Peace, and Well-Being. In addition to his writing and clinical...
Dr Will Dobud talks adventure therapy
Outdoor therapy, wilderness therapy, adventure therapy, there are a multitude of titles for getting people out into the wild for therapeutic purposes. We talk to one of the experts in this area, Dr Will Dobud, who is a practitioner, author, and researcher in this...
Dr Pamela Seraphine talks drumming and trauma therapy
Dr. Pamela Seraphine is the developer of Neuro-Rhythmic Trauma Therapy (NRTT), a specialized neurobiologically informed somatic approach for recovery from PTSD and Complex Trauma. We had a chance to find out about her philosophy of drumming for trauma therapy and...
Catching up with Joseph LeDoux
Richard Hill catches up with Joseph LeDoux Learn more as a member of The Science of Psychotherapy! Get access to hundreds of articles, videos, and a community of mental health professionals to help you understand the art and the science of psychotherapy.
Loretta Breuning talks about habits of a happy brain
Dr Loretta Graziano Breuning talks to us about retraining your brain to boost your serotonin, dopamine, oxytocin, and endorphins from her new book Habits of a Happy Brain. You can find out more about Dr Breuning, her work, and her book at the Inner Mammal Institute....
Matt and Richard talk about Schizophrenia
Our new documentary episode on Schizophrenia is now out and we'd love for you to check it out. For members https://www.thescienceofpsychotherapy.net/courses/schizophrenia For non-members https://www.thescienceofpsychotherapy.net/courses/schizophrenia-10day...
Victor Yalom talks about psychotherapy
We catch up with Victor Yalom and have a casual chat about psychotherapy. Victor is the creator of https://www.psychotherapy.net/ which offers training and education for psychotherapists. Learn more as a member of The Science of Psychotherapy! Get access to hundreds...
Matt and Richard talk about the divided brain
The different ways of being in the world according to the left and right hemispheres is an important understanding for the field of mental health. Matt and Richard introduce some of the characteristics of the left and right hemispheres that you won't hear from the pop...
Your Brain’s Not Broken with Tamara Rosier
We talk to Dr. Tamara Rosier who has been a college administrator, professor, leadership consultant and high school teacher. As an ADHD coach, she works with her clients to identify their ADHD thinking traps and create lasting change in their lives. She also...
Rachael Katz and Helen Hadani talk about The Emotionally Intelligent Child
We talk to Rachael Katz, MS, Ed, and Helen Shwe Hadani, PhD, about their book The Emotionally Intelligent Child: Effective Strategies for Parenting Self-Aware, Cooperative, and Well-Balanced Kids. Learn more as a member of The Science of Psychotherapy! Get access to...
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