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Functionally Speaking

by Daniel J. Moran, Ph.D., BCBA

Functionally Speaking is a podcast more adequate for the challenge of the human condition. Dr. D.J. Moran hosts this podcast for people interested in issues related to modern clinical psychology.

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  1. 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 have a history of working the the Survivors Network for those Abused by Priests (SNAP; the organization that was highlighted in...

  2. 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 mental health treatment in that region. He also talks about how mindfulness meditation helps him with his job and explains how...

  3. 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 great publications that you can download, read, and apply. He also has a new book titled Incorporating Mindfulness and Acceptance...

  4. 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 Lives & Our World. I highly recommend the book, and you can order it by going to the ACBS Click-Thru page first. Check out his…

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  5. 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 infrastructures, training professionals in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and doing important implementations of public health...

  6. 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. She and I talk about how she does it, and she provides resources for weaving ACT into educational scenarios. Check out her…

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  7. 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. She and Darrah Westrup have a book coming out this year on ACT and group psychotherapy (New Harbinger Publications).

  8. 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 are old, doesn’t mean I shouldn’t put them out for folks to listen to! Kelly Wilson joins me to talk about his book Mindfulness...

  9. 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 contextual behavioral scientist, compassionate therapist, and passionate mindfulness enthusiast. He and I speak about the book he...

  10. 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, Ian Stewart, and Tobias Lundgren led a fantastic workshop entitled The Art & Science of Valuing in Psychotherapy. They wrote a…

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  11. 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, Ian Stewart, and Tobias Lundgren led a fantastic workshop entitled The Art & Science of Valuing in Psychotherapy. They wrote a…

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  12. 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 particularly condescending and is related to a series of posts on the ACT Listserve called “A Violinist in the Metro” from March…

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  13. 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 with Niklas Torneke about his new book ABC’s of Human Behavior: Behavior Principles for the Practicing Clinician. (Please…

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  14. 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 internationally accepted. Enjoy! D.J. Moran

  15. 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 Hank Robb about Spiritual Reality. After that I am joined by Rhonda Merwin who discusses an ACT approach to the treatment of…

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  16. 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 ACT for Depression. In addition, Sonja Batten discusses committed action and the differences between ACT and CBT related to...

  17. 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 episode's guests: Kevin Polk Steve Hayes (Part 1 of 2) Feel free to click the link to my ACBS blog. It contains materials relevant to…

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Functionally Speaking is a podcast more adequate for the challenge of the human condition. Dr. D.J. Moran hosts this podcast for people interested in issues related to modern clinical psychology.

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