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Why we like protocols over deep knowledge

March 5, 2026 · 29 min

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Matt and Richard talk about protocols vs deep and broad knowledge for therapists.

Mentioned in this episode:

Brainstorm - the film about bipolar: https://brainstormthefilm.com/world-bipolar-day-screening/

Matt's book on the left-hemisphere: https://www.thescienceofpsychotherapy.net/products/digital_downloads/new-digital-download

Course that touches on the consistency principle: https://www.thescienceofpsychotherapy.net/courses/basic-principles-of-mental-functioning

Content about complexity: Complexity, Chaos and Creativity in Human Relationships. https://www.thescienceofpsychotherapy.net/courses/complexity-human-relationships Complexity theory: a rediscovered link between strategic therapy and systemic therapy https://www.thescienceofpsychotherapy.net/courses/complexity-theory

For professionals go to https://www.thescienceofpsychotherapy.net

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