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Hosted by Dr Aaron Frost, plus guests
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Psychologists love AI notetakers, we have seem a boom in their usage. They are fast and efficient, and mostly pretty reliable. What they don't have is discretion. Psychologists notes are already so long that they typically dont read them. Long narratives, interesting but irrelevant factoids, and opinion dressed up as reality. Lawyers subpoena our notes routinely on the off chance they will find something juicy. Ai notetakers make the odds of that happening much higher...
25 Mar 2026
Using simulation in Psychotherapy Training: What can we learn from the man who played Trump
Deliberate practice relies on the ability to do something over and over again until you get it right. In Medicine, as in psychotherapy it can be hard to "practice" without hurting someone. Doctors practice on cadavers, pig hearts and all many of simulated flesh, for us it can be much harder. In this video, Aaron highlights some thoughts from the "man who played Trump" in debate prep for Kamala Harris. Can practice debating teach therapists anything about how to refine our s...
22 Mar 2026
Deliberate practice and distributional thinking
How many people normally get better ? How many people normally drop out ? How many people would have gotten better anyway? In this podcast Aaron presents a framework for thinking about clinical outcomes and helping you to identify where you can improve. If you like your tips just a little more human, check out our youtube channel https://www.youtube.com/@PREP-Registrar Looking for a supervisor to implement some of these great ideas? https://findasupervisor.com.au Early career psycholo...
19 Mar 2026
You are doing case formulation wrong
Psychologists frequently present lists of 3 Ps, 4 Ps, and even 7 Ps, but somehow they still get formulation wrong. In this episode Aaron explores the idea of case formulation as hypothesis If you like your tips just a little more human, check out our youtube channel https://www.youtube.com/@PREP-Registrar Looking for a supervisor to implement some of these great ideas? https://findasupervisor.com.au Early career psychologist looking for up to date cutting edge CPD? https://learning.pr...
19 Mar 2026
Become a Clinical Psychologist without a Clin Psych Masters: An interview on substantial equivalanece
In this interview, Aaron chat with Kate Crosher, and Educational and Developmental Psychologist who has just had her prior learning recognised by the board and been granted Clinical Endorsement. This is a game changer for Australian Psychology If you like your tips just a little more human, check out our youtube channel https://www.youtube.com/@PREP-Registrar Looking for a supervisor to implement some of these great ideas? https://findasupervisor.com.au Early career psychologist looking f...
18 Mar 2026
Sensitive information protection: huge changes in family law act
When a client sees a psychologist, they dont expect those notes to end up in the hands of their ex-husbane or wife when they go to divorce court. But for millions of Australians, this is exactly what has been happening. The boom in psychology access, has been accompanied by a boom in lawyers using psychologist notes as weapons in all manner of proceedings. In this episode, Aaron outlines a recent change to the family law act that has been a long time coming. If you like your tips ju...
1 Sept 2025
New code of conduct: High Level Overview
In this episode, Aaron and Rebecca (and their trusty AI assistant) try and unpack what is the different between the old APS code of ethics and the new Psychology Board Code of Conduct. This new code of conduct goes live on Dec 1 2025 so we are all going to have to get up to speed pretty soon. We have also developed a self paced learning module for people who feel like they really want to get into the nuts and bolts, click here to sign up https://www.benchmarkpsychology.com.au/cour...
19 Mar 2025
Beyond Time-Out: Enhanced Parenting Strategies for Conduct Problems
In this episode of Abstract Intelligence, we explore a landmark study on the Triple P - Positive Parenting Program. Join hosts Rebecca and Aaron Frost as they dissect the research, comparing enhanced, standard, and self-directed behavioral family interventions for parents of children with early-onset conduct problems. We discuss the study's methodology, key findings (including which intervention led to the most reliable improvement in children's behavior), and the implications for pare...
9 Feb 2025
The Experience Myth: Do Therapists Really Get Better with Time?
Join us for a thought-provoking discussion on therapist expertise and development. We delve into two groundbreaking studies that challenge the assumption that therapists automatically improve with experience. Discover the surprising findings that experience alone may not lead to better client outcomes, and explore the power of deliberate practice and outcome monitoring in fostering therapist improvement. We discuss the implications of these findings for clients, therapists, and policymakers, ...
3 Feb 2025
Why is therapy is the real world less effective that research trials
In this episode we look at the efficacy effectiveness gap, that is why do so many therapies look amazing in a research setting, but then deliver less than stellar results in the real world. In this episode we take a slightly different approach. Although the episode was inspired by a paper by Halford Pepping and Petch exploring this gpa in the couples therapy literature, it got the two of us curious to know whether the same gap existed in other areas. So while the episode is about the ...
26 Jan 2025
Which therapies do more harm than good: Potentially harmful therapies revisited
Are some therapies doing more harm than good? This episode delves into the controversial topic of potentially harmful therapies (PHTs), exploring the evidence behind treatments that may cause more harm than help.We examine a meta-scientific review of several therapies, including:•Boot camps for conduct disorder, which are modeled after military basic training.•Critical Incident Stress Debriefing (CISD), which was developed for emergency responders exposed to severe stress.•DARE (Drug Abuse Re...
19 Jan 2025
50 Years of Depression Outcome Metanalyses; is there any good news ?
Is therapy a one-size-fits-all solution? We explore a groundbreaking meta-analysis of over 1,000 studies on psychotherapy for depression. Join us as we discuss the surprising findings that challenge our assumptions about what makes therapy effective. We'll delve into the effectiveness of different therapies, the impact of human support in digital interventions, and the importance of personalized treatment plans. We'll also discuss the limitations of the res...
12 Jan 2025
Evidence based therapies or evidence based therapists ?
Ever wondered why some clients seem to progress faster in therapy than others? It's not just about the client or the therapy model!In this episode of Abstract Intelligence, we delve into a groundbreaking study that reveals the surprising impact of therapists AND clinics on treatment outcomes. Prepare to be surprised by these jaw-dropping findings:Therapist effects account for a significant portion of client improvement. We're talking up to twice the improvement depending on ...
12 Jan 2025
Intake Officers may actually be making things worse
In this episode of Abstract Intelligence, we're diving deep into a fascinating study that explores the impact of seeing different therapists for intake and treatment. The study, titled "Termination, Appointment Use, and Outcome Patterns Associated with Intake Therapist Discontinuity," looks at what happens when clients meet with one therapist for their initial intake session and then continue therapy with a different therapist. We'll explore the researchers...
5 Jan 2025
Superfluous neuroscience, and how it slips under our BS detector
Is your brain tricking you? Tune in to Abstract Intelligence as we uncover the fascinating power of neuroscience information!Ever wondered why a brain scan makes any study seem instantly more credible? We explore the "allure of neuroscience" and how it influences our judgment, even if the information is completely irrelevant!Join us as we discuss a study that reveals how easily we can be swayed by the mere presence of neuroscience jargon or fMRI images. Discover the surprising findings that c...
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