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In this mega-episode, clinical psychologist Dr. Rick Hanson and Forrest Hanson explore everything you need to know about therapy. They share how you can get more from therapy, finding the approach that\u2019s right for you, and some perspectives on why therapy is so expensive. They then run through the five major schools of Western psychotherapy before discussing a few alternative modalities. You\u2019ll learn how long to stick with a therapist before looking for alternatives, questions to ask a prospective therapist, and how to maximize your results.\nYou can watch this episode on YouTube.\nKey Topics:\n0:00: Introduction\n1:40: The biggest factors that contribute to therapy going well\n7:25: Finding the therapeutic modality that works for you\n14:00: The cost of therapy, and the problem created by insurance companies\n20:35: The five major schools of western psychotherapy\n21:20: Psychodynamic therapy, and investigating the unconscious\n23:20: Behavioral therapy, and variable reinforcement\n25:55: Humanistic psychology, and seeing the good in yourself\n29:05: Cognitive therapy, why insurance companies like CBT, and exploring our beliefs\n36:15: Mindfulness-based therapies, and being with our experiences\n41:15: Family systems therapy, social justice, somatic therapy, and non-Western thinking\n46:20: The differences (and similarities) between therapy and coaching\n52:40: How long therapy should take, and how to evaluate if it\u2019s working\n1:02:15: The role of client motivation\xa0\n1:04:55: Questions to ask a prospective therapist\n1:10:15: The importance of the therapist\u2019s engagement\n1:12:50: Common qualities Rick found challenging with past clients\n1:16:05: The importance of internalizing change, and recognizing what\u2019s really shifting\n1:21:20: Recap\nForrest is now writing on Substack, check out his work there.\xa0\nSupport the Podcast: We're now on Patreon! If you'd like to support the podcast, follow this link.\nSponsors\nJoin over a million people using BetterHelp, the world\u2019s largest online counseling platform. Visit betterhelp.com/beingwell for 10% off your first month!\nIf you\u2019re navigating something messy, call The Dr. John Delony Show. Dr. John shares practical advice on how to connect with people, face depression, overcome anxiety, and learn what it means to be well. Listen wherever you get your podcasts.\xa0\nTransform your health with the ZOE Science & Nutrition podcast. Find it wherever you listen to podcasts.\nOneSkin focuses on delivering more than superficial results for your skin. Get started today with 15% off using code BEINGWELL at oneskin.co.\xa0\nConnect with the show:\n\nSubscribe on iTunes\n\nFollow Forrest on YouTube\n\nFollow us on Instagram\n\nFollow Forrest on Instagram\n\nFollow Rick on Facebook\n\nFollow Forrest on Facebook\n\nVisit Forrest's website