Evolutionary Science and Psychotherapy - Prof Jean-Louis Monestès

Professor Jean-Louis Monestès is a professor of clinical psychology at the University of Grenoble in France, and a leading thinker into the application of evolutionary principles in psychology. He has published several chapters on evolutionary processes in clinical psychology with Steven Hayes and David Sloan Wilson, as well as articles and books on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Relational Frame Theory. In this conversation, we explore: - Why evolutionary theory can be a powerful model for effective psychotherapy - How evolutionary principles can be applied for improving outcomes in clinical work - The link between evolution, acceptance and commitment therapy and the psychological flexibility model And a whole lot more. You can learn more about Jean Louis’ work on his website: https://www.flexibilitepsychologique.fr/ Links: Get our latest psychology lectures emailed to your inbox: http://bit.ly/new-talks5 Check out our next event: http://theweekenduniversity.com/events/ Jean Louis’ website: https://www.flexibilitepsychologique.fr/ Jean Louis’ workshop: https://www.flexibilitepsychologique.fr/en/darwin-as-your-clinical-supervisor-2/ Evolution and Contextual Behavioural Science: https://amzn.to/3d4qjlQ