This is a super special interview with one of my favorite colleagues and author, Jonathan Kaplan, Ph.D., author of “Urban Mindfulness.”
Table of Contents
Key Takeaways
In this conversation we discussed:
- One of Jonathan’s favorite mindfulness exercises: sending warm wishes to people around you
- Why playing-it-safe behaviors are natural
- What is a playing-it-safe move
- Two skills to distinguish effective playing-it-safe moves from ineffective ones
- How to handle uncertainty
- How to handle ruling-thoughts about thinking (metacognitions)
In the middle of the conversation, you will hear me practicing “how to say” one of my favorite words in English and one of Jonathan’s favorite jokes related to anxiety and playing-it-safe.
About Jonathan Kaplan, Ph.D.
In 1991, Jonathan earned a B.A. in Asian Studies (Japanese) from Tufts University. After spending a few years working in law, he later earned both his M.A. and Ph.D. in clinical psychology from UCLA. He has also been active as a professor, writer, and clinical supervisor.
As a clinical psychologist, he specializes in: issues unique to New York City professionals, couples therapy, young adult informed therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, interpersonal psychotherapy, mindfulness and meditation, evidence-based treatments, and achieved Diplomate status in cognitive therapy.
Resources
Jonathan Kaplan’s books:
- Urban Mindfulness: Cultivating Peace, Presence, and Purpose in the Middle of It All
- Plantfulness or How to Change Your Life with Plants
- ACT and RFT in Relationships: Helping Clients Deepen Intimacy and Maintain Healthy Commitments Using Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Relational Frame Theory
