Psychotherapy Based on Depth Psychology is a Superior Approach (Full Length Version)

Psychotherapists who are interested in Depth Psychology are living in a professional world that is dominated by cognitive behavioral approaches—Lionel Corbett, M.D., explains why psychotherapy based on Depth Psychology is often the superior approach.

[omaravelar]

the greatest thing ever created in human history: this video platform

[mabi]

Man i wish I could express my self this well when i try to take this standpoint in defense of depth psychology

[gabrielrodriguez]

The ebb and flow of nuance in this is art

[pamelawoodman]

Lionel is an amazingly wise scholar who I was privileged to study under at Pacifica. It is wonderful to be able to relive some of my experiences of him through this video.

[JohnCreet-archetypes]

How correct Dr. Corbett is. If the psyche is not taken into account, we end up training people to be well behaved foot soldiers of the army of radical and narrow empirical psychology. This creates only symptom reduction, and does not address the main reason of suffering the person is going through, and this problem could again manifest in a variety of ways. The unconscious must be addressed and healed for the person concerned, to move forward. This can be addressed by transference, countertransference, and  relational aspects of psychotherapy. The object of psychotherapy is to make the person whole or as close to it as possible, and not a consequence of their behavior.     

[mariannami]

Cannot agree more. I love Dr.Corbett’s lectures and books. Learning a lot. Thank you. ❤❤❤

[spectranwolfinfusion]

Where you mentioned the defense against dealing with actual suffering is exactly what I've said and thought for quite some time. Incredible job of synthesising these points.

[rianczer]

absolutely floored by this powerful exposition

[matthewkopp]

In my experience most academically trained people defend themselves from deeper existential experiences, where as traumatized people do not even have the luxury.

So in a therapeutic relationship the traumatized person is often more informed and aware than the therapist as to the specifics of trauma, but the therapist in such a situation can always provide a link to the conventional organized society without even knowing the depth of the traumatized.

But if a therapist simply defends themselves from the existential experience of their client then they really can do damage invalidating very important experiences that the client will have.

I had a brother who died recently. We both had deep trauma issues. I often judged him for not being able to pick himself up. But I realize that this may have been very unfair as it seems he experienced the trauma on a deeper level than I did and had to work it out. He was not me, my experience was not his, so dictating any answer what so ever was not the right way to go, but honest non-judgmental dialogue was a better relationship. But I also understood at times I had a better capacity to talk and distill the information into symbols of mutual understanding.

In other-words my counter transference was often too judgmental. But when I approach his suffering in symbolic language I found the link.

Jung understood that symbolic language would have a multiplicity of meaning but also a kernel of shared meaning. This shared meaning still links us with each other and yet we experience it and express it in different ways.

[gracewang]

Amazing. Good to see a psychotherapist is not just treating the brain but also the soul.

[evarider]

This is an excellent exploration by Dr. Liionel Corbett on the efficacy of Depth Psychology. In a world or corporate management of mental health, the uniqueness of the individual can be narrowed to fit into adaption to the larger cultural infrastructure instead of guiding the individual to health and wholeness by following the soul's promptings towards becoming who he or she truly is.

[TheAngiepangie]

What an exquisite description. I have been Licensed Therapist for years and found your words so moving. Beautifully said. A Rogerian foundation must be at the heart of the relationship. Being present with a client is simple. Being present with compassion can be extremely difficult.

[HolyCowMoments]

Bravo!!!! I could not have said it any better, Lionel Corbett, from 40 years personal experience as a Depth psychology practitioner, in a world that is taught by Colleges and Universities to favour only cognitive approaches as being the only legitimate therapy that deserves re-reimbursement from medical aid societies. People who suffer, as well as many students who are called to Psychology, and becoming Therapists, are robbed of true deep self development and healing when the Unconscious and the Collective Unconscious is ignored. The state of the profession of Psychology needs to be re-evaluated.

[SelfActualizedWomanCoaching]

Thank you, Dr. Lionel Corbett! I've been through a dual masters degree program in clinical and transpersonal therapy that didn't come anywhere near this level of wisdom and helpfulness. I didn't know that Pacific Graduate Institute existed in 1979 when I entered grad school, or I would have enrolled at Pacifica instead! I am very grateful for the ongoing training I'm getting from your books and these videos, along with what I'm learning from others of similar depth, like Dr. Joseph Cambray. I had the good fortune to hear Marion Woodman speak at Pacifica in 2009. What a brilliant, bright light she was!

[amandaswan]

Wonderful to hear the acknowledgment of human complexity.

[ronaldoferreira]

Simple. Direct. Politically engaged.
Excelent.

[guitarfreekin]

Professor thank you for recognizing the metaphysical reality of the Soul. This is truly amazing!!!

[Nate-ktrs]

Good talk. The limitations involved with the theoretical underpinnings of CBT are clearly stated. There can be a real contrast between relational healing through the advanced techniques of depth psychotherapy and the scientific 'evidence-based' techniques of cognitive behavioral therapy that fit with managed care.

[interqward]

There are intelligent people of experience, who follow this type of thinking as talked about above - and there are all the rest.

[toddhayen]

Wonderful Dr. Corbett!! Thank you so much for this!