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Psychotherapy and Applied Psychology

Psychotherapy and Applied Psychology

By: Dr. Daniel W Cox
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Psychotherapy and Applied Psychology is hosted by Dr. Dan Cox, a professor at the University of British Columbia.

This show delivers engaging discussions with the world's foremost research experts for listeners interested in or practicing psychotherapy or counseling to provide expert insights and practical advice into mental health, psychotherapy practice, and clinical training.

This podcast provides valuable insights whether you are interested in psychotherapy, an applied psychology discipline such as clinical psychology, counseling psychology, or school psychology; or a related discipline such as psychiatry, social work, nursing, or marriage and family therapy.

If you want to learn about cutting edge research, improve your psychotherapy/counseling practice, explore innovative therapeutic techniques, or expand your mental health knowledge, you are in the right place.


This show will provide answers to questions like:

*How will technology influence psychotherapy?


*How effective is teletherapy (online psychotherapy) compared to in-person psychotherapy?


*How can psychotherapists better support clients from diverse cultural backgrounds?


*How can we measure client outcomes in psychotherapy?


*What are the latest evidence-based practices?


*What are the implications of attachment on psychotherapy?


*How can therapists modify treatment to a specific client?


*How can we use technology to improve psychotherapy training?


*What are the most critical skills to develop during psychotherapy training?


*How can psychotherapists improve their interpersonal and communication skills?




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Episodes
  • ENCORE! We Can't Predict Suicide, So What Should We Do? With Dr. Matthew Large

    ENCORE! We Can't Predict Suicide, So What Should We Do? With Dr. Matthew Large
    Nov 12 2025

    In this encore presentation, Dan and Dr. Matthew Large, a Conjoint Professor in the School of Psychiatry at UNSW Sydney, discuss the progresses and changes in the field of mental health.

    Dan and Dr. Large delve into the limitations of Suicide Risk Assessment, the closure of asylums, and the improvement in the treatment of mental illness. Dr. Large discuss on how risk assessment is not clinically helpful and how suicide is a complex and unpredictable phenomenon.

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    59 mins
  • Facilitating Autonomous vs Controlled Motivation: Our Kids to our Clients with Dr. Richard Koestner

    Facilitating Autonomous vs Controlled Motivation: Our Kids to our Clients with Dr. Richard Koestner
    Nov 4 2025

    In part 2 with Dr. Richard Koestner, we discuss the concept of hyper-parenting, the pressures parents face regarding their children's achievements, and the importance of balancing autonomy and limit-setting in parenting. Dr. Koestner also explores how these principles apply to education, emphasizing the need for fostering autonomous motivation among students. The discussion further delves into the complexities of goal setting, the impact of external rewards on intrinsic motivation, and the role of autonomy in psychotherapy.

    Dr. Koestner is a professor of Psychology at McGill University where he has conducted research on human motivation for 25 years.

    Special Guest: Dr. Richard Koestner

    Self-Determination Resources

    Zuroff, D. C., & Koestner, R. (2023). Autonomy support and autonomous motivation: Common factors in counseling and psychotherapy. In R. M. Ryan (Ed.), The Oxford Handbook of Self-Determination Theory (pp. 801-818). Oxford University Press.

    Ryan, R. M., & Deci, E. L. (2017). Self-determination theory: Basic psychological needs in motivation, development, and wellness. Guilford Press.

    Rosenfeld, A. A., & Wise, N. (2000). Hyper-Parenting: Are you hurting your child by trying too hard? St. Martin’s Press.

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    🎞️ Video version of the show@PsychotherapyAppliedPsychology on YouTube
    🛜 Check out the website: Listen to every episode on your podcast player of choice

    Connect with Dan
    ☏ Leave a voice message on Speakpipe
    🔗 LinkedIn
    📬 TheAppliedPsychologyPodcast@gmail.com

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    42 mins
  • Building Autonomy, Motivation, Identity, & Self Determination with Dr. Richard Koestner

    Building Autonomy, Motivation, Identity, & Self Determination with Dr. Richard Koestner
    Oct 28 2025

    This week's guest is Dr. Richard Koestner, a professor of Psychology at McGill University where he has conducted research on human motivation for 25 years.

    Dr. Koestner discusses the importance of autonomy in motivation, contrasting autonomous motivation with controlled motivation, and emphasizes the role of values in guiding personal interests. Dan and Dr. Koestner explore the complexities of autonomy, including the distinction between reactive and reflective autonomy, and offers insights into how parents and educators can support children's interests without imposing control.

    Special Guest: Dr. Richard Koestner

    Self-Determination Resources

    Zuroff, D. C., & Koestner, R. (2023). Autonomy support and autonomous motivation: Common factors in counseling and psychotherapy. In R. M. Ryan (Ed.), The Oxford Handbook of Self-Determination Theory (pp. 801-818). Oxford University Press.

    Ryan, R. M., & Deci, E. L. (2017). Self-determination theory: Basic psychological needs in motivation, development, and wellness. Guilford Press.

    Rosenfeld, A. A., & Wise, N. (2000). Hyper-Parenting: Are you hurting your child by trying too hard? St. Martin’s Press.

    💬 Click here to text the show!

    🎞️ Video version of the show@PsychotherapyAppliedPsychology on YouTube
    🛜 Check out the website: Listen to every episode on your podcast player of choice

    Connect with Dan
    ☏ Leave a voice message on Speakpipe
    🔗 LinkedIn
    📬 TheAppliedPsychologyPodcast@gmail.com

    🦋@danielwcox.bsky.social
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    44 mins
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