How's that Working for You? - Episode 2 "How does therapy really work?"

In this episode of How's That Working For You, our host Dr Zoe chats with Adjunct Professor George Habib about how therapists navigate their relationships with their clients. Today we try to answer the important questions: 




• How does psychotherapy really work? 





• What does a good therapeutic relationship look like?  





• How do we deal with relationship difficulties in therapy? 




Don't miss this enlightening episode that unveils what is truly important in therapy (spoiler alert: it's not technique). 



About our guest: 



Adjunct Professor George Habib: 

George is Adjunct Professor and a Council member at the Cairnmillar Institute and the Director – Wellbeing Services at the University of Melbourne. He has over 25 years of experience in private practice as a Clinical Psychologist and Psychotherapist.  



During his time at Monash Health, George, together with senior colleagues, developed and implemented a range of clinical programs in public health including the Agile Psychological Medicine Clinics. 



George has also led psychology governance programs including managing Clinical Education and Post graduate Student and Psychology Registrar programs in public health and continues to work on improving client outcomes in health and welfare settings. 



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The therapist effect 



https://psycnet.apa.org/record/2021-8...



https://www.sciencedirect.com/science...



Characteristics of Effective Therapists: Further Analyses of Data From the National Institute of Mental Health Treatment of Depression Collaborative Research Program, Blatt, Sidney J ; Sanislow III, Charles A ; Zuroff, David C ; Pilkonis, Paul A., Journal of consulting and clinical psychology, 1996-12, Vol.64 (6), p.1276-1284 



 



The importance of professional self-doubt: 



https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/...



The Cairnmillar Institute 



Discover how our commitment to Better Mental Health can empower you on your personal journey. For more information about our organisation, the services we offer, and how to donate, visit our website at www.cairnmillar.org.au (http://www.cairnmillar.org.au/) . 



Coming up next 



Stay tuned for more inspiring episodes as we explore diverse aspects of well-being, mental health, and the incredible world of therapy. Thank you for joining us on the "How's That Working For You" podcast. 



Take care out there 



Disclaimer: This podcast is a space for open conversations, but it's important to remember that what you're hearing are the personal experiences and thoughts of our host and guests. While we're here to share insights, please don't take any of this as medical advice. We're all wonderfully unique, so if you have medical concerns, it's a great idea to chat with your healthcare professional. While our content is informative, your trusted healthcare practitioner is the best source for tailored guidance. This episode was recorded on the 7th of June, 2024.