The People of Penn State

Episode 89–From Theater to Psychology with Aaron Brinen, PsyD

Penn State Alumni Association Season 5 Episode 89

On this episode of The People of Penn State podcast, we talk with Aaron P. Brinen, PsyD (‘97, A&A).

Dr. Brinen is a co-developer of recovery-oriented cognitive therapy (CT-R), co-author of the original CT-R manual, and author of the recent book Living Well With Psychosis.

A clinical psychologist in private practice, he also serves as Assistant Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville, Tennessee. In addition to his clinical work, Dr. Brinen creates educational content on Instagram and YouTube.

During our conversation, he shares how he transitioned from a degree in Theater Arts to a career in mental health, and what inspired his passion for helping people live well with psychosis.

You can find Living Well With Psychosis and Dr. Brinen’s other books wherever books are sold.

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