The Science of Psychotherapy

Why we like protocols over deep knowledge

March 5, 2026·28 min
Episode Description from the Publisher

Matt and Richard talk about protocols vs deep and broad knowledge for therapists.  Mentioned in this episode: Brainstorm - the film about bipolar: https://brainstormthefilm.com/world-bipolar-day-screening/ Matt's book on the left-hemisphere: https://www.thescienceofpsychotherapy.net/products/digital_downloads/new-digital-download Course that touches on the consistency principle: https://www.thescienceofpsychotherapy.net/courses/basic-principles-of-mental-functioning Content about complexity: Complexity, Chaos and Creativity in Human Relationships. https://www.thescienceofpsychotherapy.net/courses/complexity-human-relationships Complexity theory: a rediscovered link between strategic therapy and systemic therapy https://www.thescienceofpsychotherapy.net/courses/complexity-theory For professionals go to https://www.thescienceofpsychotherapy.net

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