Key Takeaways

This is part 2 of my conversation with Dr. Matthew McKay, Ph.D. In part 1, we discussed the foundations of how Dr. McKay thinks of process-based therapy. Today, we discuss, in particular, different mechanisms of actions:

  • What is attentional training
  • How to look at your values when getting stressed
  • How to practice acceptance 
  • How to handle uncertainty
  • How reassurance seeking shows up in our day-to-day life

About Matthew

Dr. Matthew McKay, Ph.D., cofounder of New Harbinger Publications, joins us to talk about evidence-based resources and the ever-changing landscape of therapy. Matthew is a professor at the Wright Institute in Berkeley, CA. He has authored and co-authored numerous books, including The Relaxation and Stress Reduction Workbook, The Dialectical Behavior Therapy Skills Workbook, Self-Esteem, and Couple Skills, which have sold more than four million copies combined. He received his Ph.D. in clinical psychology from the California School of Professional Psychology and specializes in the cognitive behavioral treatment of anxiety and depression.

psychological struggle, values

Resources

Dr. McKay’s Books:

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Show notes with time-stamps

01:23 Diving Deep with Dr. Matthew McKay: Understanding Process-Based Therapy
02:19 Exploring Emotional Awareness and Cognitive Flexibility
07:56 Attention Training: A Future Wave in Mental Health
11:20 Practical Exercises for Enhancing Attention Flexibility
15:04 Navigating Uncertainty with Effective Strategies
18:54 The Impact of Safety Behaviors on Handling Uncertainty
 

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