Dr. Matt B: Psychologist

Inspirational quote about the shortness of life from 'Holding the Heavy Stuff' by Ben Sedley, with an illustration of an eggtimer, and the book cover.

We published the brilliant 'Holding the Heavy Stuff' this summer - an illustrated guide to acceptance and commitment therapy.

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Good morning everyone!
So, I wrote a book (!!) and it’s coming out November 4th in physical and audiobook form. It’s called *How to Change a Memory*

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Picuture showing forthcoming book, called 'Keep your hair on: understanding urges to pick, pull and bite' by Clare Mackay, which will be launched in April 2026

Big news!

I loved researching and writing this book, which is all about shedding the shame, and getting really curious about urges to pick, pull and bite.

I can't wait to share it with you! It's out on April 2nd, and is available to pre-order now.

#bfrb #bfrbs #bodyfocusedrepetitivebehaviors

I'm so elated to share that my team at the Center on Alcohol, Substance use, And Addictions (@casaa.bsky.social) has been approved for funding from the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI).

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The first of our openings has posted. This search is for an associate or full professor with tenure who’s interested in succeeding me as Director of Clinical Training. Research area is open. jobs.colostate.edu/postings/165...

Such a great podcast with so much to tie in 🎧🤓

#loss #trauma #grief #podcast #podcastrec #TheHiddenBrain

& that you don’t have to sit and “process” loss in the way that society expects! 🤲🏼🙌🏼

He also ties in research he and my mentor, Tony Papa, showing that all sorts of emotions can be expressed (even smiling) after loss and adversity & how that can be very functional for human adjustment!

The Trauma Script Podcast Episode · Hidden Brain · 08/25/2025 · 50m

Great podcast episode from my academic grandfather (my mentor’s mentor) George Bonnano 🤔🎧

He discusses his research on how people are more resilient in response to trauma, loss, or other adversity than we often expect.

There is also some hope in helping them: Researchers are trying to understand how AI might improve their ability to accurately assess risk in the future (even if AI’s ability to help is not there yet)! 🤲🏼🤔🤓

#suiciderisk #assessments #SuicidePreventionMonth #BridgeDissemination #DrMattB #hope

Suicide risk assessment: How accurate are professionals? Suicide risk assessment is not only difficult, but research finds suicide attempts are difficult to predict. How do professionals help?

To close out Suicide Awareness Month, we highlight Bridge Dissemination's post about how doctors and mental health professionals approach the difficult task of assessing suicide risk 🤲🏼

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After Words Are Weaponized Against Research, a Great Science Exodus Many scientists have considered leaving the United States, citing funding freezes, banned language, and policy restrictions. Are we facing a brain drain?

New @psychologytoday.com piece! www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/misi...

Last call!
The APS Janet Taylor Spence Award recognizes APS members who have made transformative early career contributions to psychological science. #Psychology

Nominate a colleague for the APS Janet Taylor Spence Award by October 1
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Associates need mentorship. Not just supervision, but actual mentorship. Associates often feel pressure to prove themselves.

Part of a good supervisory relationship is helping associates manage shame, fear, and urgency, not intensifying it!

#therapistsky #therapistsconnect #blueskytherapists

A flyer image with black text on a green and white background. Text reads: Community Conversations are an online, peer-led space to share experiences, struggles, dilemmas and think collectively on a themed topic. Our next conversation is Taking Care of Trans Folks: responsibilities and allyship Friday 26th September 4 - 5.15pm A conversation for all bodies and genders, in light of the Supreme Court ruling and greater public targeting of trans and non-binary folks, let’s share ideas, experiences and concerns in how we undertake solidarity work in caring for trans and non-binary folks. Booking link in bio

Join us at 4pm this Friday for our next peer-led Community Conversation: sharing ideas, experiences and concerns in how we undertake solidarity work in caring for trans and non-binary folks.
#TherapistsConnect
#TherapistSky

Your relationship with your body might be complicated right now. That's understandable. Healing that relationship takes time, patience, and often professional support.

#BodyImage #ChronicPain #TherapyHelps

Congrats!!

Cover art of my new book, Orange and white with green leaves and the title Thriving in a Relationship When you Have Chronic Illness.

So excited to announce that my second book will be out on 11/1, but is available for pre-order here: a.co/d/2ZNuRCN #therapistsky #chronicillness #books

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Leadership, achievement, and public visibility don’t make you immune to depression—they can make it harder to admit.

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#OnlineTherapy #CaliforniaTherapist #TherapyOnYourTerms #MentalHealthSupport

Evolving (and co-evolving) the face of a criminal | BPS Charlie D. Frowd, Faye C. Skelton, Cristina Fodarella, Emma Portch and Peter J. B. Hancock share a research journey.

Evolving (and co-evolving) the face of a criminal…

Charlie D. Frowd, @lightfayber.bsky.social, Cristina Fodarella, Emma Portch and Peter J. B. Hancock share a research journey.

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Do you teach undergraduate psychology programs? Would you be interested in helping us to better understand the competences that undergrad psychology students gain through their studies? If so, please consider completing our survey - full information is available here: https//shu.co1.qua...

Ubuntu philosophy: how embracing cultural heritage in the classroom can enhance teaching Teaching that incorporates this African value system prioritises relationship building and authenticity. Here’s how to put it into practice

#Ubuntu is an African value system that upholds #humanity, interconnectedness and collective #wellbeing. Its philosophy can help lecturers to humanise the classroom, particularly when tech risks depersonalising #learning, explains Chipo Simbi of the University of Southampton: ow.ly/kw7950VGVA6

Quote: “The concept of psychological literacy has shaped everything I do. Women like Jacky Cranney in Australia, Susan Nolan in the US, and Julie Hulme in the UK have really pioneered this language to articulate the function of a psychology degree. I feel really strongly that undergraduate psychology education can do amazing things…

Proud to see our two founders and another committee member getting recognition for their work on #PsychologicalLiteracy in @psychmag.bsky.social courtesy of @maddipow.bsky.social - HT to @susan-nolan.bsky.social, Jacky Cranney & @juliehulme-psyc.bsky.social

We're delighted to see this paper out in the wild! The ICUPO ethos has always been and will continue to be very much built upon collaboration, collegiality, and cultural responsiveness. Find out more here! onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/...

Will we see you Saturday for this excellent event? Eligible mental health providers can earn APA-approved CEs for attending! www.eventbrite.com/e/child-and-...

The sweet balance between free flow & self-discipline I used to think of self-discipline as mean and evil, but I was wrong

"Self-discipline is not at odds with self-love."

#Balance #SelfCare #Focus #YesYouCan #HolisticHealth 💕 #Wellness

Suppressing emotion doesn’t lead to emotional rebound?? - Dr. Matt B There is a popular idea that suppressing emotion will lead to a rebound of pent up explosive emotion. But research finds other results occur.

...when people repeatedly suppress their emotions 😒🤐🧐🤓😎

Link below with more!

#emotions #emotionsuppression #meetingourneeds #emotionscience #emotionalwellbeing #DrMattB

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If we just suppress our emotions, then we never end up doing anything to help meet our needs 😐🫤🤔

People can end up feeling frustrated in situations where they're not getting their needs met. That's one way that frustration and anger can repeatedly come up when... (contd)

Happy to see so many of my #TherapistSky

#PsychSky folks here! If you have ideas for great follows in the #psychscisky or #therapistsky world, I'm open to suggestions!

Bad Sleep Lets Intrusive Thoughts Flood In Findings reveal the memory-related brain processes that generate unwanted thoughts when people are sleep deprived

🧠😴⚡️Relevant for #ptsd and #trauma Good sleep helps with unwanted and possibly intrusive thoughts. They even identified the brain area slacking off ( rDLPFC).
Good argument for working on a good sleep routine with clients. 1/2🧵
#neuroscience #psychotherapy
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