Podcast Interview for 'Mad in America', on Psychology at the Heart of Social Change

Cooper, M. (Advisor)

Activity: Public engagement and outreach › Public speaking engagements

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Psychotherapy and Social Change: Mick Cooper on Counseling, Pluralism, and Progressive Politics

Javier Rizo interviews Mick Cooper on the intersection of psychotherapy and social transformation, the pluralistic approach to counseling, and the role of psychology in building a more just society.

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1379 views (as of 3/3/2025)

Period	9 Jan 2025
Degree of Recognition	International

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Mick Cooper is a leading voice in contemporary counseling psychology, known for his work at the intersection of psychotherapy and social change. A Professor of Counseling Psychology at the University of Roehampton in the UK, Dr. Cooper is both a researcher and a practicing therapist, exploring how psychotherapeutic principles can contribute to broader political and societal transformation. As a co-developer of the pluralistic approach to therapy, Dr. Cooper has been instrumental in advancing a model that prioritizes shared decision-making, client preferences, and integrative therapeutic practice. He serves as Acting Director of the Centre for Research in Psychological Wellbeing (CREW) and is an active member of the Therapy and Social Change Network (TaSC). His research focuses on humanistic and existential therapies, client engagement, and the role of psychotherapy in fostering personal and collective agency. Dr. Cooper’s latest book, Psychology at the Heart of Social Change: Developing a Progressive Vision for Society, examines how psychological theory and practice can be leveraged to create a more equitable world. In this interview, he speaks with Mad in America’s Javier Rizo about the intersections of therapy and politics, the importance of pluralism in mental health care, and the future of counseling psychology as a force for progressive change.

Podcast Interview for 'Mad in America', on Psychology at the Heart of Social Change

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