Functionally Speaking

Functionally Speaking #15 - Interview with Ingrid Ord

Speaking to Ingrid Ord was a wonderful opportunity to get a perspective of how a Christian views Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and about her book, ACT with Faith.  I

Functionally Speaking #14 - Interview with Norman Gustavson

Norman Gustavson is an ACT therapist and trainer working in Afghanistan. He tells of his experiences working with clients and trainees in Kandahar, and about the state of

Functionally Speaking #13 – Interview with Brandon Gaudiano

Brandon Gaudiano has done a great deal of research in contextual behavioral approaches related to clinical work. His website at Brown University is a treasure trove of gr

Functionally Speaking #12 - Interview with Anthony Biglan

I am very excited to have Tony Biglan on Functionally Speaking.  He wrote a fantastic book called The Nurture Effect: How the Science of Human Behavior Can Improve Our Li

Functionally Speaking #11 - Interview with Beate Ebert

Beate Ebert is doing a remarkable job helping reduce suffering and improve quality of living for people in Sierra Leone.  She’s helping establish mental health infrastruc

Functionally Speaking #10 - Interview with Lauren Porosoff

Lauren Porosoff, a junior high school teacher in New York, blends the ACT model into her curriculum.  I always admire people who do something pioneering with the ACT work

Functionally Speaking #9 - Interview with Joann Wright

This was the most fun I've had doing a podcast.  Joann Wright, my friend, colleague, and "Big Sister" in graduate school talks with me about compassion and group therapy.

Functionally Speaking #8 - Interviews with Kelly Wilson and Julie Vargas

This edition of Functionally Speaking includes two interviews.  They were both done back when I was more involved with this podcast a few years ago, but just because they

Functionally Speaking #7 - D.J. Moran interviews Dennis Tirch

It’s the triumphant return of Functionally Speaking! After several years of dormancy, the podcast is back and featuring an interview with Dennis Tirch.  He’s an awesome c

The Art & Science of Valuing in Psychotherapy - Part Two

Before the Association for Contextual Behavioral Sciences conference in The Netherlands, there were many requests to record the workshops.  Joanne Dahl, Jennifer Plumb, I

The Art & Science of Valuing in Psychotherapy - Part One

Before the Association for Contextual Behavioral Sciences conference in The Netherlands, there were many requests to record the workshops.  Joanne Dahl, Jennifer Plumb, I

Functionally Speaking #6

You might need some references for this version of Functionally Speaking.  The intro alludes to a Washington Post article called Pearls Before Breakfast that I found part

Functionally Speaking #5

This edition of Functionally Speaking starts with a brief explanation of the term "truth" from a functional contextual perspective, and then is followed by an interview w

Functionally Speaking #4

Functionally Speaking #4 is here! In this episode, I interview Chad Drake about the IRAP, and Aki Masuda about ACT & Stigma and the challenges of making ACT work more int

Functionally Speaking #3

Thanks for checking out the third edition of this 21st century behavior therapy podcast.  I'll present a brief sneak preview of the ACTSI4, and then talk at length with H

Functionally Speaking #2

Enjoy the second edition of Functionally Speaking.  This podcast includes part two of my interview with Steve Hayes plus an interview with Rob Zettle about his new book A

Functionally Speaking #1

Thanks for your interest in Functionally Speaking - A Third Wave Behavior Therapy Podcast.  Simply 'double click' on the Play button underneath Listen Now.  This episod