Why Psychotherapy Works - Dr. Louis Cozolino, PhD

Dr Lou Cozolino - a clinical psychologist, author and professor based in Beverly Hills, California. He received his Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from UCLA and an M.T.S. from Harvard University. He has been a Professor at Pepperdine since 1986 and lectures around the world on psychotherapy, neuroscience, trauma, and attachment. The work that I do for The Weekend University means I get to explore a wide range of topics, teachers, and practitioners who are at the forefront of the field of psychology. Every so often, I feel like I’ve “struck gold” after discovering someone and I would certainly put Dr Cozolino’s work into this category. In this interview, you’ll learn:

— Lou’s experience of being taught by Carl Rogers and what he learned from him

— The 4 common factors that underlie all effective forms of psychotherapy

— The importance of focusing on principles rather than techniques when educating yourself as a therapist

— Why human beings need psychotherapy

— The vital ‘half second’ and how this impacts every aspect of our experience

— The impact of early experiences on our development

— Core shame and why we experience it

— Neuroplasticity and why therapists should think of themselves as applied neuroscientists

— 3 books that Lou recommends every therapist should read

And more.

You can learn more about Dr Cozolino’s work at www.drloucozolino.com

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Dr. Lou Cozolino practices psychotherapy and consulting psychology in Beverly Hills, California. He received his Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from UCLA and an M.T.S. from Harvard University. He has been a professor at Pepperdine since 1986 and lectures around the world on psychotherapy, neuroscience, trauma, and attachment.

With more than 30 years of experience as a psychotherapist and coach, Lou works with adults, adolescents and families as they face a wide variety of life’s challenges. Lou’s primary method as a therapist is one of connection, attunement, and interaction. Working primarily from a psychodynamic model of treatment, he also employs strategies and techniques from the other forms of therapy he has studied including CBT, family systems, and humanistic/existential.

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Interview Links:

— Why Therapy Works: https://amzn.to/3wt90El

— The Neuroscience of Psychotherapy: https://amzn.to/3MBxcKw

— The Making of a Therapist: https://amzn.to/3lnbuha

— The Development of a Therapist: https://amzn.to/3wtNOhF

— Dr Cozolino’s website: www.drloucozolino.com

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3 Books Lou Recommends Every Therapist Should Read:

— Character Analysis - Wilhelm Reich (1st 120 pages): https://amzn.to/3wDWjoV

— Becoming a Person - Carl Rogers: https://amzn.to/3wzrxOg

— Thou Shalt Not Be Aware - Alice Miller: https://amzn.to/3sJVUQC

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