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From “Cowboy Therapist” to Contact-in-Relationship — Richard Erskine on Integrative Psychotherapy

In this conversation, Dr. Richard G. Erskine traces the philosophical thread that binds TA, Gestalt, Object Relations, and classical Psychoanalysis into a developmentally based, relationally focused psychotherapy. We explore his non-pathological stance (“so-called psychopathology is a reaction to relational conflicts”), his shift from confrontation and technique to attuned therapeutic presence, and when confrontation still has a place—especially with narcissistic and borderline organizations. We also discuss phenomenological inquiry, relationally supported regression (emerging naturally rather than via protocol), how to nest EMDR/hypnosis/parts work inside a relationship frame, supervision that shades into personal therapy, and why presence can’t be automated (his striking analogy: AI is like propping a bottle, therapy is being held and fed at the breast). What we cover • The philosophical backbone (Heidegger, Buber, Tillich, Husserl) and how it shows up in micro-choices in the room • Non-pathological, developmental formulation vs. rigid diagnosis • When to confront and when to tender (permissioned confrontation; shame and unmet needs beneath aggression) • Working with narcissistic and borderline dynamics without humiliation • Regression through presence and inquiry; safeguards to avoid retraumatization • Integrating EMDR / hypnosis / parts work within a contact-based stance • Supervision ↔ therapy: using your countertransference as data • AI & psychotherapy: speed and information vs. irreplaceable human presence Chapters (edit times to match your cut) 00:00 Intro 01: The philosophical thread of integration 02: Diagnosis vs. developmental formulation 03: From confrontation to attuned presence 04: Borderline & narcissistic dynamics—what to do when 05: Presence, inquiry, and natural regression 06: Nesting EMDR/hypnosis within a relational frame 07: Supervision, errors, and repair 08: AI vs. therapeutic presence—what cannot be automated 09: Closing reflections & resources About Richard Erskine Psychoanalyst and clinical psychologist; founder of the Institute for Integrative Psychotherapy; author of Relational Patterns, Therapeutic Presence, Beyond Empathy (with Moursund & Trautmann), Early Affect-Confusion, and more. He currently focuses on writing, teaching, and international supervision groups. About the host Ashkan Anbarzadeh — clinician & educator integrating TA, Ego State Therapy, clinical hypnosis, and relational psychotherapy for Persian- and English-speaking audiences. Resources mentioned • Beyond Empathy: A Therapy of Contact-in-Relationship • The Art and Science of Relationship • Relational Patterns, Therapeutic Presence • Early Affect-Confusion 🔔 Subscribe for more clinician-to-clinician conversations. 💬 Share your takeaways in the comments—what shifts your work from technique to presence? #RichardErskine #IntegrativePsychotherapy #RelationalPsychotherapy #TransactionalAnalysis #Gestalt #ObjectRelations #Psychoanalysis #Narcissism #Borderline #TraumaTherapy #TherapeuticPresence #Attunement #EMDR #Hypnosis #ClinicalSupervision #PsychotherapyTraining #AIandPsychotherapy