Thoughts on Record: Podcast of the Ottawa Institute of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy - Dr. Kiran Vagada, C.Psych (Supervised Practice): An Introduction to Mindfulness

Dr. Kiran Vagada, C.Psych (Supervised Practice): An Introduction to Mindfulness

07/14/20 • 93 min

Thoughts on Record: Podcast of the Ottawa Institute of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy

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Dr. Charles Raison, MD: Depression - An Evolutionary Perspective

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Dr. Charles Raison, MD, joins us in a wide-ranging discussion of depression from an evolutionary lens considering the role of inflammatory processes in the pathophysiology of depression; the potential adaptive role of depressive symptoms in the face of adverse environmental circumstances; potential pitfalls with respect to current diagnostic conceptualizations of depression; unintended side-effects of treatment of depression with antidepressants; and, the opportunity to leverage difficult circumstances for personal growth. We also briefly touch on emerging evidence around psychedelic compounds in the treatment of depression as well as the potential utility of meditation practices.
Dr. Raison is the Mary Sue and Mike Shannon Chair for Healthy Minds, Children & Families in the School of Human Ecology and a Professor in the Department of Psychiatry at the University of Wisconsin – Madison. Dr. Raison has written and published over 100 scientific papers as well as over 20 review papers and editorials. Chapters he has written have been featured in over 30 books, and he has written two books, most recently The New Mind-Body Science of Depression. The recipient of several teaching awards, Dr. Raison has received research funding from the National Institute of Mental Health, National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. His visionary work focuses on the treatment of depression in response to illness and stress, translating neurobiological findings into novel interventions. In addition to his activities at University of Wisconsin-Madison, Dr. Raison is the mental health expert for CNN.com.

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Dr. Jeff Perron, C.Psych: Applying the 80-20 Rule to CBT

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The Pareto Principle or "80-20 Rule" states that whether it be in sports, economics or health care, only 20% of inputs are responsible for 80% of a given outcome. Dr. Jeff Perron, C.Psych and host Dr. Pete Kelly, C.Psych explore this principle in the context of CBT where they identify those strategies and interventions which they feel provide the greatest value proposition for both clients and clinicians. In the course of this discussion Drs. Perron and Kelly outline cognitive restructuring, core belief work, acceptance & commitment therapy, contentedness vs. happiness, mindful awareness, problem-focused coping, sleep hygiene, behavioural activation, and radical acceptance.
Dr. Jeff Perron provides clinical psychology services to adults, with a particular focus on the areas of mood and anxiety disorders. Guided by client goals and presenting concerns, he applies the range of evidence-based Cognitive Behavioural Therapies, including Schema Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. Dr. Perron completed his Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology at the University of Ottawa. His pre-doctoral residency was completed at the OICBT and his doctoral thesis research focused on the development of a measure related to assessment of readiness to change. He also holds an MBA from Wilfrid Laurier University and has a background in Human Resources.