In this episode of the L&P Podcast, I speak with Mike Christensen, a counselor, trainer, and expert in cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), about how our thoughts and beliefs influence how we feel, what we do, and ultimately, our ability to learn and perform. Mike and I discuss a range of CBT tools and techniques that are not only valuable to therapists and their patients, but can be used in any situation in which people might need to rethink things or change beliefs in order to learn or perform better. We also discuss how to use "deliberate practice" to improve at providing therapy, coaching, and beyond. KEY TOPICS: In our conversation, Mike and I discuss a range of topics, including: Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and how what we think determines how we feel The difference between CBT and positive thinking David Burns’ new “TEAM” model of providing therapy and coaching The importance of measuring outcomes Why empathy is a necessary but not sufficient condition for change Overcoming resistance to change A bunch of techniques to help you untwist your thinking The importance of deliberate practice and feedback in improving Positive reframing A whole lot more… ABOUT THE GUEST: Mike Christensen. MACP, RCC, ACS serves as the Director of Professional Development at the Feeling Good Institute. He is a Registered Clinical Counselor with the British Columbia Association of Clinical Counselors and holds a Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology. His diverse background in business, community organizations, and family support roles has provided Mike with a wide array of experience in leadership, administration, parenting training, and team building. He is a Certified Level 5 Master TEAM CBT Therapist and Trainer and is the Director of Feeling Good Institute Canada. He provides advanced level online training with the Feeling Good Institute for therapists around the world and is the co-author of “Deliberate Practice for TEAM CBT" with Dr. Maor Katz, Dr. Tony Roussmaniere and Dr. Alez Vaz. Mike lives in Canada with his wife and daughters. He is an avid cyclist and former swim coach. CONNECT WITH MIKE: Email: mike@feelinggoodinstitute.comWebsite: https://www.feelinggoodinstitute.com/find-cbt-therapist/mike-christensenLinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/michael-christensen-5555bb50 MENTIONS, REFERENCES, AND RESOURCES: The Feeling Good InstituteTEAM-CBTDavid BurnsHines Ward on talentCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Feeling Good: The New Mood TherapyThe Cognitive ModelCognitive appraisal: How we THINK determines how we FEELCognitive distortionsCognitive restructuring (thought challenging)The cognitive triad (The CBT triangle)Behavioral experimentsExposure therapyCBT vs. positive thinkingTwo approaches to combating negative thoughts - counterattack and acceptanceMatthew MayBrian Johnson - Win or LearnAaron BeckTesting (T)Empathy (E)Agenda-Setting/Assessment of Resistance (A)Outcome vs. process resistanceAddictions as failed solutionsMethods (M)"Examine the Evidence" technique50 Techniques to Change Your ThinkingTherapy methods - behavioral, motivational, relational, cognitive, compassion-based, truth-basedThe "Semantic" methodThe "Best Friend/Double Standard" techniqueTools Not Schools of TherapyThe Recovery CircleFGI Fast Track to Level 3 certification programDeliberate practiceThe Deliberate Practice of TEAM-CBTZone of proximal development (ZOPD)Offering an "invitation" to a clientSitting with "open hands""Multiple choice" empathyGrowth mindset - Why there's no such thing as "I can't do it."Importance of high expectationsFacebook Live session with David Burns in which Mike failedLearning from role models and anti-role modelsSimone Biles failureReframing obstacles as opportunities
