Alan Marlatt on Harm Reduction for Substance Abuse
This conversation with Dr. Alan Marlatt details the foundation and application of harm reduction while exploring the fascinating, politically charged progression of addiction theory and treatment in the United States.
Albert Bandura on Behavior Therapy, Self Efficacy & Modeling
In this enlightening conversation, Albert Bandura, Ph.D., shares the breakthroughs that led to the development of social cognitive theory and his own theories on social learning, mastery, and self-efficacy in a guided conversation.
Donald Meichenbaum on Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy
In this 3-part video, Donald Meichenbaum masterfully demonstrates his refined and famous Cognitive-Behavioral approach in an actual therapy session.
David Barlow on Treating Anxiety Disorders
This interview with anxiety expert Dr. David Barlow covers his development of a new approach to anxiety treatment, the origins of behavioral therapy techniques, and the implications for the future of psychotherapy as a whole.
Hans Eysenck on Behavior Therapy
Hans Eysenck, an extremely prolific and influential figure in psychology, is known for his bold, controversial theories on intelligence, personality, cancer, and therapy. In this video, the "maverick psychologist" offers his insights into the practice of psychotherapy from his uniquely penetrating perspective.
Joseph Wolpe on Systematic Desensitization
In a fascinating discussion with Dr. Joseph Wolpe, he reveals how his experiences treating soldiers in World War II eventually led him to develop systematic desensitization as a treatment for anxiety and fear disorders. Wolpe walks viewers through how cognitive therapy combines behavioral therapy techniques in treating fear, and offers specific clinical recommendations on when to integrate.
Sidney Bijou on Behavioral Child Therapy
Often credited as the founder of child behavioral therapy, Sidney Bijou explains here how he came to develop new treatments for autism and other developmental disorders. Drawing on his findings in the fields of child development, Bijou offers advice for future generations of educators, parents, and psychologists.