How do psychologists analyze people?

Learn how clinical psychologists think about their patients.

Topics Discussed:
- Jacqueline Persons’s case formulation approach
- Rochelle Frank and Joan Davidson’s transdiagnostic mechanisms

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THE PSYCH SHOW! Weekly adventures in psychology, the brain, and behavioral sciences with Dr. Ali Mattu and Dr. Brooke Miller!

[drali]

What questions do you have about clinical psychology?

[shawnnabrooks]

I did my degree in psychology and whenever someone would ask me what I'm studying in school I would say psychology and the next question that pops out of their mouth is "Do you know what I'm I'm not a mind reader I'm taking psychology, not studying to become telepathic

[kellyfarrar]

When someone asks me if I am analyzing them, I always say " I am now since you mentioned it"

[Jahu-qsus]

"Are you analyzing me?"
"Yes, the same way you're analyzing me :)"

[OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOq]

I get what you mean, about your training kicking in. It reminds me of the eye of an artist - where one sees a composition and thinks about how it was made, the textures, techniques, and the use of colors. It involves the basic observation of it that anyone would have, but also you become technical with automatically.

[tone]

Thanks for making this, Ali! It reminds me of how, whenever anyone finds out I'm a singer, they almost always ask me to sing something. It's one of the reasons I mostly just introduce myself as a theorist these days and leave out that I have any performance training. Not many people ask me to analyze symphonies on the fly.

It's interesting to hear how you approach these situations, though, 'cause I would've assumed it was much harder to resist drawing conclusions. I know when I listen to music I can't help breaking down arrangements and stuff, I would've thought it'd be similar. Although admittedly I don't really do real, hardcore analysis until I have a score in front of me, so maybe there's some analogy to be drawn there... Plus, obviously, it's a completely different field!

[Josuecardona]

Dr. Mattu is right! You can't just "turn off" your training. This also applies to all other mental health clinicians (Marriage and Family Therapists, Clinical Social Workers, Clinical Professional Counselors, etc).

[olakolade]

You inspire me.
I want to be a clinical psychologist in the future.
My dream job! I love learning about mental disorders and analysing people
:D and I looove to help people.

[transformpsych]

This is perfect!! I have asked what their profession is and then said "Do you..." based on what they say. People in related construction fields can really relate because YES, they do look at people's homes and think about what could be done differently and how they would remodel it. LOL

[callousconflict]

im not a psychogist, but ive studied of psych because i just love it.. and when i start explaining to people some interesting facts about how i think and analyze people sometimes... they look at me like are you analyzing me?" lmaooo sometimes i tell myself i should just shut up about what im thinking but if i dont i start going crazyyyy

[jigyanshushrivastava]

Sir please make a detailed videos on how memory works...

[QueenShiva]

I want to play this whenever someone asks me this now. My quick and light hearted way of responding is, "only if you pay me" but this is way more honest.

[JulesA]

This is a gem, Dr Mattu! Thanks for debunking the myths, and answering the curiosity that we non-psychology folks have.

[markdouglas]

Lol the last thing you said is interesting about lying about your profession. I want to go into clinical psychotherapy, but through an MSW. So I can always say "I'm a social worker" rather than a therapist lol. Nice perk

[drmscoggins]

I am also a Clinical Psychologist and floating around YT. I love your energy that is shown which I believe is a stigma reducer to seeking MH treatment and what I also hope to also provide as I develop my channel!! Thanks for your video :)

[kadencefoster]

When learning to be a clinical psychologist, did you learn certain ways to speak and respond beyond things like active listening? Does clinical psychology have a role in a therapeutic milieu (such as a residential setting) or is that more reserved for specified sessions? What things did you learn in under grad versus grad school? What types of theraputic activities do you do with patients one on one? Have you ever facilitated group therapy as a clinical psychologist?

[gabrielg]

what’s is this Ali, Ha, am just amazed by your work, hats off to you.
Thanks heaps

[DrJustininJapan]

So interesting hearing about your balance between being an everyday person and clinical psychologist!! THANK YOU!!

[wizygbeceo]

Bsc in psychology and now running my own travel company and is funny how is like I'm studying psychology all over again with my interaction with some many individuals and their needs

[devyanikumre]

Hi sir I gave my 10th grade boards this year and I'm really interested in psychology but I'm totally confused between clinical psychology and I/O psychology . I know they're both very different and I have an interest in both of them . I'm feeling like "The- road- not -taken-situation" . Btw i really like your videos they're totally amazing and thank you for you're hard work, you're a great teacher:)♡