The Science of Psychotherapy

In this conversation, psychotherapist Sophia Vale Galano joins Richard Hill to discuss her book Calming Teenage Anxiety: A Parent's Guide. Galano shares insights from her clinical work with teens and parents, explaining how anxiety manifests in adolescents today amid modern pressures such as social media, academic stress, and rapid cultural change. She offers practical strategies for parents—emphasizing active listening over "fixing," self-awareness, modeling emotional regulation, and fostering open, nonjudgmental communication. The discussion explores cultural factors, the parent–teen feedback loop of anxiety, and holistic support options including therapy, boundaries, self-care, and mind–body practices like yoga. For professionals go to https://www.thescienceofpsychotherapy.net

Jessica Dibb, author of the Norton book "Breathwork and Psychotherapy," shares her personal journey and professional work with breathwork and consciousness healing. Jessica discusses the therapeutic benefits and practical applications of breathwork, including its role in psychological healing, emotional regulation, and physical conditioning, while highlighting how modern society's stress has led to increased interest in breathwork practices. For more go to http://wwnorton.com/breath Find Jessica at https://www.inspirationcommunity.org For professional therapists go to https://www.thescienceofpsychotherapy.net for more great content, magazine, courses and videos.

Richard and Niall discussed Niall's book on experiential therapy for treating trauma, which outlines 15 different therapeutic approaches and their applications. They explored the value and criteria of experiential therapies, emphasizing the importance of engaging the emotional brain through various prompts and techniques. The conversation concluded with plans for a webinar series based on the book, covering different therapeutic approaches over 15 months, along with promotional offers and continuing education opportunities for practitioners. Niall also offers a 15% discount on the webinar series using the code "SOP15" and a 30% discount on the book through Routledge Press, available on the website experiential-psychotherapies.com.

Richard Hill catches up once again with Michael Alcee to talk about Michael's new book "The Upside of OCD: flip the script to reclaim your life" You can find more on Michael and his book at https://michaelalcee.com/ For professionals go to https://www.thescienceofpsychotherapy.net

This interview features Richard Hill speaking with Dr. Chris Aiken, a psychiatrist and expert on mood disorders, with a special focus on bipolar disorder. Dr. Aiken discusses his work and his co-authored book with Dr. Jim Phelps, providing valuable insights into the complexities of treating bipolar disorder. SoP members, listen to this podcast as a certificate course here https://www.thescienceofpsychotherapy.net/courses/chris-aiken

Today Richard Hill talks to Dr. Rebecca Mannis about neuropsychology and working with children among other things. You can find more great content at our academy https://www.thescienceofpsychotherapy.net/

You can find out more about Ann and Sue, and their book, at Therapist Uncensored therapistuncensored.com For SoP subscribers you can find a short article, "Unlocking the Potential of Modern Attachment Theory and Secure Relating", by Ann and Sue here thescienceofpsychotherapy.net/courses/modern-attachment-theory For professionals go to thescienceofpsychotherapy.net

Richard Hill and Lou Cozolino discuss Lou's latest work, particularly the new edition of his influential book, The Neuroscience of Psychotherapy. They highlight the significant additions to this edition, particularly the expanded focus on executive functioning. Lou mentions that he's been collaborating with colleagues on a new book that will delve deeper into executive functioning within clinical practice, using insights developed over several years. The conversation reflects their mutual respect and excitement about the evolving understanding of neuroscience in psychotherapy. For more great Science of Psychotherapy go to https://www.thescienceofpsychotherapy.net/