Talks, press and resources
Why is it so hard to resist an urge, even when we know giving in will cost us something? In this widely viewed TEDx talk, I introduce an approach to self-control that involves learning to experience urges rather than fighting them.
The Secret to Self-Control Over 10 million views · 10 languages Watch on YouTube ↗
- 10Mviews of the TEDxRainier talk
- 10languages the talk is translated into
- 350,000+downloads of the lab’s free quit smoking apps
- $40M+in NIH research funding
Talks
Further talks and conversations beyond the TEDx above.
Life Principles for a Meaningful Life
How can we build a meaningful life, even when things get difficult? This talk explores the importance of acceptance, values, and the choices we make every day.
Watch on YouTube →
Finding Your Purpose to Overcome Shame
How identifying what matters most to you can help you move through shame.
Watch on YouTube →
Shame, Addiction, and Self-Criticism
How shame and self-criticism can keep people stuck in unwanted habits, and what we can do differently.
Listen on The Overexamined Life →Further reading
The acceptance and commitment therapy resources Dr. Bricker recommends to patients and colleagues, and his own writing on how a habit actually changes.
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ReadingAcceptance and Commitment Therapy
The research community behind ACT, and its introduction to the approach.
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ReadingDr. Russ Harris's free ACT resources
Practical worksheets and exercises, free to download.
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ArticlesFive secrets for self-control
His series on how a habit actually changes, step by step.
Read the series →
Selected coverage
A selection of the national press and scientific coverage of the research, on smoking cessation, air-travel anxiety and the psychology of shyness.
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A radical new way to quit smoking
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Snuffing China's smoking habit with an app
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Using a smartphone to end bad habits
GeekWire ↗
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Two psychologists paying attention to stress
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Five facts to calm plane crash fears
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9 Ways to Overcome Your Fear of Flying
Condé Nast Traveler ↗
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The Air Travel Stress Scale
Journal of Counseling Psychology ↗
Interviews, talks and speaking
Dr. Bricker speaks on habit change, self-control, and acceptance and commitment therapy, and is available for interviews and comment.
Getting in touch
Speaking and media requests are handled separately from the clinical practice. Please see the speaking and media section on the contact page, or call the office on (206) 745-5500.