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Video: Dr. John Norcross on lasting self-change

Dr. John Norcross talks about external support being an integral part of lasting self-change     JN:      It seems like most of us can get through change for a couple weeks, even in the most negative, invalidating environments.  But over time, the corrosive effects of not having support, empathy, coaching, encouragement begins to wear on… Read more »

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Video: Dr. John Norcross on couple’s therapy

Dr. John Norcross describes his approach to couple’s therapy JN:  So stereotypically, a woman will come in and say, “I’m not feeling close.  The communication isn’t there.  The sense of intimacy and agreement on how we deal with the kids isn’t there.”  The husband says, “I think we’re doing fine in that area.” and then… Read more »

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Video: Dr. John Norcross explains the 5 basic steps of change

Dr. John Norcross explains the 5 basic steps of change in his book Changeology JN:      So it begins in the Psych Step.  That is, people are getting motivated, energized, heading in a new direction.  As the term designates, it is truly getting revved up.  From Psych, we go to the second step of Prep, short… Read more »

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Video: Dr. John Norcross on writing Changeology

Dr. John Norcross describes what motivated him to write Changeology LF:      In your new self- help book, Changeology, which I really liked, you describe five steps to realizing your goals and resolutions.  What motivated you to make your research findings available to the general public in a reader friendly way? JN:      Well, Lisa, as we… Read more »

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Video: Dr. John Norcross on the future of psychotherapy

  Dr. John Norcross talks about his view of the future of psychotherapy The following transcript contains part of an exclusive interview with Dr. Lisa Firestone and Dr. John C. Norcross.   LF:      So, what do you see as kind of the future of psychotherapy, particularly of integrative psychotherapy? JN:      You know, every ten years,… Read more »

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VIDEO: Dr. John C. Norcross on Neuroscience and Psychotherapy

Dr. John Norcross discusses new findings in neuroscience and their impact on psychotherapy. The following transcript contains part of an exclusive interview with Dr. Lisa Firestone and Dr. John C. Norcross. LF:      And what do you think about all the new findings in neuroscience?  Are they really informing psychotherapy or are they not so important?… Read more »

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VIDEO: Dr. John C. Norcross on What Does Not Work in Psychotherapy

Dr. John C. Norcross discusses specific practices and psychological tests that do not work in psychotherapy. The following transcript contains part of an exclusive interview with Dr. Lisa Firestone and Dr. John C. Norcross. LF:      So we’ve talked a lot about what works in psychotherapy.  But can you say a little bit about what doesn’t?… Read more »

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