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Beck’s Cognitive Distortions: An AI-Powered Learning Activity

In my recent exploration of artificial intelligence, I stumbled upon a fascinating article entitled, “Instructors as Innovators: a Future-focused Approach...

BY woodrow
June 24, 2024
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Biopsychology Gender/Sexuality Therapy

Paralyzed by Fear: Exploring Tonic Immobility in Sexual Assault

In this episode I mention an organization I do work with and which I think is doing such wonderful work....

BY woodrow
May 11, 2024
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Therapy

Cloning Voices: Scary Maybe, But Also Therapeutic?

I’ve been exploring the technology of voice cloning, and it’s raised some important questions. While I’m concerned about the potential...

BY Michael
May 6, 2024
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Why Do We Believe In Conspiracy Theories?

Critical Thinking Therapy

Ep 335: Conspiracy Theories – Why So Easy To Believe?

Why do some conspiracy theories seem to have so much evidence to support them? Well, that’s because if you look...

BY Michael
October 17, 2019
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Disorders Social Psychology Therapy

Ep 301: Hatred and Violence in America: It’s Not About...

There are too many knee-jerk, brief (and incorrect) explanations for why the US is experiencing such a rise in hatred...

BY Michael
August 21, 2019
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Dr. Shelby Harris' book The Women's Guide to Overcoming Insomnia

Therapy

Ep 330: Trouble Sleeping? Psychologist Dr. Shelby Harris’ Approach to...

I haven’t talked about sleep problems yet here on the Psych Files so I brought in the perfect person to...

BY Michael
August 6, 2019
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Personality Social Psychology Therapy

Ep 328: Authenticity – Is There a Hidden You?

Have you ever wondered if you’re really being true to some inner person of yours? Wondered if there isn’t someone...

BY Michael
July 4, 2019
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Ep 320: Cannibis and Mental Health - Whose Advice Can You Trust?

Teaching Tools Therapy

Ep 320: Cannabis and Mental Health – Whose Advice Can...

Only a little while ago cannabis (marijuana) was approved for medical purposes. Now “recreational use” of the plant is legal...

BY Michael
March 5, 2019
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Forensic Psychiatry: What is it Really Like?

Therapy

Ep 319: Forensic Psychology – An Interview with Dr. Susan...

It seems like there’s no end to TV shows about criminals who have various psychiatric disorders. It’s understandable that we...

BY Michael
January 31, 2019
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Social Psychology Therapy

Ep 316: Motivational Interviewing and the TV Show Columbo

Hopefully you’ve watched the TV show Columbo. Curious about what this character has to do with psychology? You’d be surprised....

BY Michael
December 1, 2018
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