About Dr Donald Meichenbaum PhD
Donald Meichenbaum, PhDÂ
Introduction:
Donald Meichenbaum Ph.D is Distinguished Professor Emeritus from the University of Waterloo, Ontario, Canada from which he took early retirement 25 years ago. He is presently Research Director of the Melissa Institute for Violence Prevention in Miami, Florida (please visit www.melissainstitute.org).
He is one of the founders of Cognitive Behavior Therapy and in a survey of clinicians reported in the American Psychologist, he was voted “one of the ten most influential psychotherapists of the 20th century.”
He was the Honorary President of the Canadian Psychological Association and he has received a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Clinical Division of the American Psychological Association.
Donald Meichenbaum, PhDÂ
Impact on the field and Ongoing Work
Dr Meichenbaum is literally one of the founders who put the C in CBT nearly 40 years ago. His contributions to the field of coping with stress and resilience are legendary.
He has published extensively and his latest books include Roadmap to Resilience (roadmaptoresilience.wordpress.com), Treatment of Individuals with Addictive Disorders, and Evolution of Cognitive Behaviour Therapy – in addition to his classics: Stress Inoculation Training and Cognitive Behavioural Modification: An Integrative Approach – and many more.
His article with Scott Lilienfeld on How to Spot Hype in Psychotherapy: A 19 Item Checklist won was awarded “Best Contribution to the Field of Psychotherapy” by the Journal of Contemporary Psychotherapy.
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Dr Meichenbaum's presentations are noted for the blending of critical scholarship, clinical practicality and humour. He is extremely generous in sharing his materials and knowledge.
Donald Meichenbaum, PhD
Collaboration with Mark Davis & The UK College of Hypnosis & Hypnotherapy
In 2021 Dr Meichenbaum was invited to offer a workshop on Trauma and Resilience for The UK College of Hypnosis and Hypnotherapy - who focused on an evidence based approach to integrating modern hypnosis with CBT - and particularly appreciated Dr Meichenbaum's constructive narrative approach, his contributions to the field and his ongoing battle against hype in psychotherapy.
The ensuing workshop, the quality and working style of the College, and Mark Davis, the College Principal, was greatly appreciated by Dr Meichenbaum.Â
Creation of his legacy course series "Essence of Psychotherapy"
Following his experience of working with Mark and the College Dr Meichenbaum asked if Mark and the College could help up produce a lifetime legacy course that would summarise all his 55 years of clinical and academic wisdom which he dearly wanted to pass onto to future generations.
Since that date Dr Meichenbaum, Mark and the College team have collaborated closely in producing Don's legacy course and establishing Don's legacy (this website being another example).
