This week, we revisit the conversation between Dan and Dr. Jesse Owen about what multicultural psychotherapy really is and how to apply the multicultural orientation framework in psychotherapy and clinical training.

The conversation explores the concept of multicultural orientation (MCO) in psychotherapy/counseling. The MCO framework consists of three pillars: cultural humility, cultural opportunities, and cultural comfort. Cultural humility emphasizes the therapist's willingness to learn from the client's cultural experiences and not assume expertise. Cultural opportunities involve recognizing and exploring cultural aspects that arise in therapy sessions. Cultural comfort refers to the therapist's ability to navigate discomfort when discussing cultural topics. The conversation also touches on the importance of understanding clients' values and beliefs, even when they differ from the therapist's own. The MCO framework focuses on the salient identities, values, and beliefs of clients and how they influence the therapeutic process. It emphasizes the importance of understanding and acknowledging the cultural values and identities of both the therapist and the client. The framework is not intended to be a social justice framework, but rather a process-based model for psychotherapy. It aims to help therapists effectively connect with clients and address their individual needs, regardless of their cultural background. MCO training can also be applied to supervision, with a focus on understanding how the supervisor's and supervisee's identities influence the therapeutic process. Machine learning is being used to develop automated tools that provide real-time feedback and training on MCO skills.


Special Guest: Dr. Jesse Owen

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Dan welcomes back Dr. Michael Constantino, a professor of clinical psychology and director of the Psychotherapy Research Lab at the University of Massachusetts Amherst.

In part 2, Dan and Dr. Constantino explore the intersection of technology, therapist effectiveness, and patient empowerment in therapy. Dr. Constantino shares on his development of an app that allows patients to match with therapists based on their preferences and effectiveness profiles. Then, Dr. Constantino emphasizes deliberate practice for therapists, the role of humility in enhancing therapist effectiveness, and the significance of cultural humility in therapeutic relationships.

Special Guest: Dr. Michael Constantino

Psychotherapy Research Lab

https://www.pcori.org/research-results/2015/matching-patients-therapists-improve-mental-health-care

https://www.pcori.org/research-results/2022/implementing-matching-patients-mental-healthcare-therapists-strengths

Constantino, M. J., Coyne, A. E., Boswell, J. F., Goldfried, M. R., & Castonguay, L. G. (2023). Training on context-responsive psychotherapy integration: An evidence-informed framework. In L. G. Castonguay & C. E. Hill (Eds.), Becoming better psychotherapists: Advancing training and supervision (pp. 85–105). American Psychological Association. https://doi.org/10.1037/0000364-005

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Dan welcomes Dr. Michael Constantino, a professor of clinical psychology and director of the Psychotherapy Research Lab at the University of Massachusetts Amherst.

Dr. Constantino discusses the evolution of psychotherapy research, and the importance of understanding therapist effects and patient-therapist matching. Dr. Constantino emphasizes the limitations of one-size-fits-all treatments and explores how matching patients to therapists based on their strengths can lead to better outcomes, particularly for those with severe issues. Dan and Dr. Constantino dive into findings of the Match Trial, which demonstrated significant benefits of matching patients to therapists with proven effectiveness in treating their specific problems.

Special Guest: Dr. Michael Constantino

Psychotherapy Research Lab

https://www.pcori.org/research-results/2015/matching-patients-therapists-improve-mental-health-care

https://www.pcori.org/research-results/2022/implementing-matching-patients-mental-healthcare-therapists-strengths

Constantino, M. J., Coyne, A. E., Boswell, J. F., Goldfried, M. R., & Castonguay, L. G. (2023). Training on context-responsive psychotherapy integration: An evidence-informed framework. In L. G. Castonguay & C. E. Hill (Eds.), Becoming better psychotherapists: Advancing training and supervision (pp. 85–105). American Psychological Association. https://doi.org/10.1037/0000364-005

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