Dr. John Norcross discusses the impact of a therapist’s confidence on the outcome of a therapeutic endeavor LF: Isn’t there some research showing that if you don’t – how much the therapist believes in what they’re doing has a big effect, as well? JN: Yeah. It’s our hope – you know, most of us talk… Read more »
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Dr. John Norcross talks about the therapeutic intersection of cultural universalism and cultural relativism LF: How about the aspect of being culturally relevant? I was curious about your take on that because you see a lot of focus on cultural relativity or … and people sort of say, all these people are like this and… Read more »
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Dr. John Norcross talks about Public Health approach to psychotherapy. LF: How would you take a Public Health approach to psychotherapy? I’m curious about how you see that being implemented. JN: Well, in two or three ways. One is to be proactive, rather than waiting for people to call us, we go out and get… Read more »
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Dr. John Norcross talks about external support being an integral part of lasting self-change JN: It seems like most of us can get through change for a couple weeks, even in the most negative, invalidating environments. But over time, the corrosive effects of not having support, empathy, coaching, encouragement begins to wear on… Read more »
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Dr. John Norcross describes his approach to couple’s therapy JN: So stereotypically, a woman will come in and say, “I’m not feeling close. The communication isn’t there. The sense of intimacy and agreement on how we deal with the kids isn’t there.” The husband says, “I think we’re doing fine in that area.” and then… Read more »
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Dr. John Norcross explains the 5 basic steps of change in his book Changeology JN: So it begins in the Psych Step. That is, people are getting motivated, energized, heading in a new direction. As the term designates, it is truly getting revved up. From Psych, we go to the second step of Prep, short… Read more »
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Dr. John Norcross describes what motivated him to write Changeology LF: In your new self- help book, Changeology, which I really liked, you describe five steps to realizing your goals and resolutions. What motivated you to make your research findings available to the general public in a reader friendly way? JN: Well, Lisa, as we… Read more »
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Dr. John Norcross talks about his view of the future of psychotherapy The following transcript contains part of an exclusive interview with Dr. Lisa Firestone and Dr. John C. Norcross. LF: So, what do you see as kind of the future of psychotherapy, particularly of integrative psychotherapy? JN: You know, every ten years,… Read more »
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Dr. John Norcross discusses new findings in neuroscience and their impact on psychotherapy. The following transcript contains part of an exclusive interview with Dr. Lisa Firestone and Dr. John C. Norcross. LF: And what do you think about all the new findings in neuroscience? Are they really informing psychotherapy or are they not so important?… Read more »
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Dr. John C. Norcross discusses specific practices and psychological tests that do not work in psychotherapy. The following transcript contains part of an exclusive interview with Dr. Lisa Firestone and Dr. John C. Norcross. LF: So we’ve talked a lot about what works in psychotherapy. But can you say a little bit about what doesn’t?… Read more »
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