In the latest Out of the Clouds episode, I interview licensed clinical psychologist, author and teacher Jonathan Kaplan, Ph.D. He is an Acceptance and Commitment Therapy practitioner, expert in cognitive behavioural therapy and works with the application of mindfulness and meditation in psychotherapy. He runs the Soho CBT Therapy + Mindfulness Center in New York.
In our conversation, Dr Kaplan shares with me how he landed in the field of psychology after an early career in law, as well as his own introduction to the benefits of building a meditation practice while working with patients with psychiatric disability. I also ask Dr Kaplan his thoughts on how those of us living in noisy big cities can navigate through it all, which he’s written about in his column and subsequent book called Urban Mindfulness.
We also discuss the powerful possibilities and psychological flexibility offered by ACT, how it can help us work with limiting stories, away from cognitive diffusion or experiential avoidance, and how this method (which leans on mindfulness) encourages us to act in the world according to our values.
A deeply engaging and fascinating interview, full of insights. Happy listening!
In our conversation, Dr Kaplan shares with me how he landed in the field of psychology after an early career in law, as well as his own introduction to the benefits of building a meditation practice while working with patients with psychiatric disability. I also ask Dr Kaplan his thoughts on how those of us living in noisy big cities can navigate through it all, which he’s written about in his column and subsequent book called Urban Mindfulness.
We also discuss the powerful possibilities and psychological flexibility offered by ACT, how it can help us work with limiting stories, away from cognitive diffusion or experiential avoidance, and how this method (which leans on mindfulness) encourages us to act in the world according to our values.
A deeply engaging and fascinating interview, full of insights. Happy listening!