The Science of Psychotherapy

In this first episode of Making Sense of a Complex World, Richard and Matt chat about the Hyperreality Simulacrum and are we losing touch with reality in a simulated AI-generated world. 
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Resources:
Hyperreality Summary Video:
https://youtu.be/jskwH4nJ-4E?si=UmnbN9pehrpWAuLV
Free article: https://www.thescienceofpsychotherapy.net/courses/hyperreality-download
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Mental Health Through Exercise: How to Incorporate Physical Activity into Psychotherapeutic Treatment https://www.thescienceofpsychotherapy.net/courses/physical-exercise
Play as a Neural Exercise https://www.thescienceofpsychotherapy.net/courses/play-polyvagal  
Kitchen Garden Programs  https://www.thescienceofpsychotherapy.net/courses/kitchen-garden
The Importance of Breaking Rules—Therapy, Art and Integration. https://www.thescienceofpsychotherapy.net/courses/art-therapy
Art Therapy Relational Neuroscience Model
https://www.thescienceofpsychotherapy.net/courses/atr-n
Creativity: Part 11 of an exploration of The Matter With Things
https://www.thescienceofpsychotherapy.net/courses/creativity

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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.

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Join Richard Hill in conversation with Nevin Harper and Will Dobud as they explore their new book Kids These Days. The discussion covers the challenges facing today's young people, how adults can better understand youth behavior, and the role of outdoor and experiential therapies in helping young people thrive. For more about the book go to https://www.kidsthesedaysbook.com/

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
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Ana Gomez talks about her new book EMDR-Sandtray-based Therapy: Healing Complex Trauma and Dissociation Across the Lifespan and her work and philosophy. You can find out more about Ana at anagomez.org For the professional therapist, go to https://www.thescienceofpsychotherapy.net/ for articles and course material.