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Podcast: Thoughts on Record: Podcast of the Ottawa Institute of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
Episode: Dr. Mandisa Peterson, C. Psych: Misophonia (& Tinnitus)
Description: Comments or feedback? Send us a text! Misophonia is relatively common but not often discussed psychological experience in which an individual has an exaggerated (and sometimes extreme) emotional response (ranging from irritability to anger) to the bodily sounds of others. Common triggers include sounds related to eating and breathing. In this episode OICBT psychologist Dr. Mandisa Peterson outlines the cognitive-behavioral conceptualization of misophonia, common characteristics and clinical features, treatment using CBT and Acceptance & Commitment Therapy techniques. Featured is a phone-in from Dr. Peterson’s husband who is affected by misophonia where he describes his experience as a perso...