Psychology often focuses on what’s wrong, but in this episode, we’ll focus on what’s right! My guest, Dr. John Sommers-Flanagan, is an expert on the topic of “evidence-based happiness.” Join us in a meaningful conversation on the age old question - what is happiness, and how can I get more of it? Some topics covered include the harms of over-labeling, the practice of gratitude, the “three good things” strategy, mindfulness, “savoring,” using positive distractions, and changing unhelpful thinking patterns, plus more!
How to Listen:
Listen here at practicalpsychpod.substack.com.
About my guest:
John Sommers-Flanagan is a professor of counseling at the University of Montana, a clinical psychologist, and author or coauthor of over 100 publications, including nine books and many professional training videos. His books, co-written with his wife Rita, include Clinical Interviewing, Tough Kids, Cool Counseling, and Suicide Assessment and Treatment Planning: A Strengths-Based Approach. He has published articles or commentaries in the New England Journal of Medicine, American Psychologist, Professional Psychology, and the Journal of Counseling and Development. In 2018, he produced a three-part, 7.5-hour suicide training video with Psychotherapy.net. In his wild and precious spare time, John loves to run (slowly), dance (poorly), laugh (loudly) and produce home-made family music videos. You can learn more about John and Rita’s latest venture, the Montana Happiness Project, at https://montanahappinessproject.com/
John’s blog: https://johnsommersflanagan.com/
A video of John demonstrating the Three Step Emotional Change Trick
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