In this episode of Minds & Mics, I chat with Dr. Steve Hayes, the founder of Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT). We talk about everything from the importance of psychological flexibility and emotional tolerance to the future of psychotherapy and what to look for in a great therapist.
Show Notes
In this episode of Minds & Mics, I chat with Dr. Steve Hayes, the founder of Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT). We talk about everything from the importance of psychological flexibility and emotional tolerance to the future of psychotherapy and what to look for in a great therapist.
Show Notes
- Psychological flexibility
- Psychological rigidity
- Social anxiety and panic attacks
- Where does self-judgment and negative self-talk come from?
- The psychological function of religion and wisdom traditions
- Emotional tolerance
- 3rd wave behavior therapy, process-based therapy, and the future of psychotherapy
- What to look for in a good therapist
- 2nd wave humanistic therapy
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Psychologist Nick Wignall interviews experts in the fields of psychology, mental health, and human potential to better understand how the mind works and how we can make it work for us to improve our lives in practical, meaningful ways.