The Radical Therapist

Oct 13 2024 50 ep. 41 mins 2.6k
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This is the Radical Therapist Podcast. A space where we explore the intersections of collaborative therapy, psychology, philosophy, art, and science & technology.

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The Radical Therapist #130 – The Problem with Trauma Culture w/ Dr. Catherine Liu

Oct 13 2024 77 mins  
In episode #130, Chris sits down with Dr. Catherine Liu, a renowned cultural critic and professor, to unpack the complexities of trauma culture. They explore how trauma has become a dominant framework for understanding personal and societal challenges, and the potential consequences of this trend in both therapeutic and cultural spaces. Dr. Liu offers a sharp critique of how trauma

The Radical Therapist #129 – Open Dialogue w/ Dr. Eija-Liisa Rautiainen, PhD

Sep 29 2024 44 mins  
In episode #129 Chris sits down with Dr. Eija-Liisa Rautiainen, PhD, an experienced trainer and practitioner of Open Dialogue. They explore the transformative potential of this approach in mental health care, its emphasis on dialogue, collaboration, and relational understanding, and how it offers a radical alternative to conventional psychiatric practices. Whether you're a therapis

The Radical Therapist #128 – Designing Conversations: Exploring Design Thinking and Collaborative Dialogues w/ Celiane Camargo-Borges, PhD

Sep 03 2024 44 mins  
In episode #128 Chris engages in a wide ranging conversation with Celiane Camargo-Borges, an expert in design thinking and collaborative dialogues. Together, they explore how design thinking can be integrated into therapeutic practices to foster more innovative and inclusive conversations. This episode explores the intersection of design and therapy, emphasizing the importance of c

The Radical Therapist #127 – An Encyclopedia of Radical Helping w/ Erin Segel & Julie Cho of Thick Press

Aug 25 2024 41 mins  
In episode #127 Chris meets with Erin Segel & Julie Cho of Thick Press and they discuss the two-year project they have been working with over 200 collaborators in social work and family therapy; art and design; body work and witchery; organizing and education, and more, to create An Encyclopedia of Radical Helping, now on press and available for pre-order from Thick Press’s w

Liminal Space & Narrative Therapy w/ Dr. Christine Dennstedt

Aug 04 2024 31 mins  
In episode #126 Chris meets with Whistler based narrative therapist Christine Dennstedt and they discuss journey’s through liminal space in therapy and the integration of psychedelics in psychotherapy. Christine's Website Pre-Order An Encyclopedia of Radical Helping HERE Chris Hoff PhD, LMFT We want to hear from you! Youtube: http://bit.ly/2i0DmaT Website: http://www.therad

The Radical Therapist #125 – Practicing Psychotherapy in Constructed Reality w/ Dr. Stephen Bacon

May 05 2024 53 mins  
In episode #125 Chris meets with Dr. Stephen Bacon and they discuss his work based on the research findings that therapy techniques have no inherent power. We explore his radical and provocative new direction, the insights of constructionism, and new ways of understanding therapeutic rituals, therapist charisma, and client-centered therapy. https://www.drstephenbacon.com/ CFI Fun

The Radical Therapist #124 – Narrative-Informed Relational Interviewing w/ Stephen Madigan

Mar 10 2024 67 mins  
In episode #124 Chris meets with long-time narrative therapist, writer, teacher and trainer, Stephen Madigan and they discuss his history in narrative therapy, the development of his narrative-informed relational interviewing approach, and the idea that relationships are relational and how that idea impacts the way we perceive and work with couples in therapy. The Vancouver Schoo

The Radical Therapist #123 – Socio-Emotional Relationship Therapy w/ Dr. Carmen Knudson-Martin

Jan 01 2024 45 mins  
In episode #123 Chris meets with one of his early mentors Dr. Carmen Knudson-Martin and they discuss her development of Socio-Emotional Relationship Therapy which addresses the micro-processes by which societal power processes play out in couple relationships, and her new book A Step-By-Step Guide to Socio-Emotional Relationship Therapy. A Step-By-Step Guide to Socio-Emotional Re

The Radical Therapist #122 – My Favorite Therapy Book 2023

Dec 26 2023 15 mins  
In episode #122 Chris shares his favorite therapy book (that’s not a therapy book) of 2023. In this episode Chris highlights some of the ideas from Arturo Escobar’s Designs for the Pluriverse: Radical Interdependence, Autonomy, and the Making of Worlds that he found helpful and applicable to therapy. Chris Hoff PhD, LMFT We want to hear from you! Youtube: http://bit.ly/2i0Dma

The Radical Therapist #121 – Listening as Activism w/ Carol Halliwell & Ben Shannahan

Nov 26 2023 55 mins  
In episode #121 Chris meets with Carol Halliwell and Ben Shannahan and they discuss their recent article Listening as Activism: Re-thinking Resilience and Justice Doing as a Response to Trauma. They discuss their ideas around therapeutic activism and the role of listening in shaping our responses to others and their stories. The Article: https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1