Examination of Self Patterns: An Alternative Phenomenological Interview for Mental Health

Explore a 58-minute lecture by Dr. Anya Daly from the University of Tasmania, presented at the University of Melbourne's Contemplative Studies Centre, examining the pattern theory of self as a tool for understanding mental disorders and enhancing self-awareness in contemplative traditions. Delve into topics such as the psychiatric object, crisis of legitimacy, methodological issues in psychiatry, disorders of self, and the Examination of Self Patterns (ESP) approach. Learn about the importance of presence, initial encounters, and the impact of patterns on treatment. Discover insights on schema therapy, functional analysis, body-based mindfulness, and the role of external factors in mental health. Gain valuable perspectives on improving psychiatric care and fostering self-understanding through this comprehensive exploration of alternative phenomenological approaches.

Introduction
Overview
Project Introduction
The Psychiatric Object
Crisis of Legitimacy
Problems with Methodology
Problems with Psychiatry
Disorders of Self
The Pattern Theory of Self
The ESP
Presence
Initial encounter
Conclusion
Questions
Triaging in hospital
Impact of patterns on treatment
Schema Therapy and Functional Analysis
Disorders are fine
Philosophers are allowed everywhere
Bodybased mindfulness
The importance of presence
External factors
Conclusions