Entries by Katie Vernoy

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Advocacy in the Wake of Looming Mental Healthcare Workforce Shortages

Advocacy in the Wake of Looming Mental Healthcare Workforce Shortages Curt and Katie chat about the looming (and current) mental health workforce shortages. We talk about the exodus of mental health providers, legislation and proposed bills that seek to address these shortages, and what modern therapists can do to advocate for the needed changes. We […]

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Waiving Goodbye to Telehealth Progress, An Interview with Dr. Ben Caldwell, LMFT

Waiving Goodbye to Telehealth Progress, An Interview with Dr. Ben Caldwell, LMFT An interview with Dr. Ben Caldwell, LMFT about the impacts of rolling back the covid telehealth waivers. Curt and Katie talk with Ben about how the expiration of emergency orders will impact the profession. As a case study, we talk through how the […]

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Reimagining Therapy Reimagined

Reimagining Therapy Reimagined Curt and Katie chat about their decision to step back from the Therapy Reimagined Conference and what they will be focusing their energy on moving forward. We explore how we came to this decision and the importance of examining what is working in your business practice. We also talk about how other […]

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Why You Shouldn’t Just Do it All Yourself, An Interview with Bibi Goldstein

Why You Shouldn’t Just Do it All Yourself, An Interview with Bibi Goldstein An interview with Bibi Goldstein, on how clinicians can grow their business by assessing what they can automate, delegate, or eliminate. We explore the importance of getting rid of the tasks you don’t enjoy doing and benefit of creating more time for […]

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The Return of Why Therapists Quit

The Return of Why Therapists Quit Curt and Katie chat about how therapists can maintain joy in their practice when they begin to feel burned out. We explore different ways to incorporate self-care into your life and practice, including making future plans and developing your whole identity. We also talk about how privilege impacts therapists’ […]

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How to Fire Your Clients (Ethically) Part 1.5

Episode 226: How to Fire Your Clients (Ethically) Part 1.5 Curt and Katie chat about different therapist-client mismatches and how to manage them. We explore how to balance dealing with discomfort in therapy and seeking consultation with knowing when and how to refer out clients. We also talk about how to incorporate ideas of redefining […]

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What to do When Clients Get in Their Own Way

What to do When Clients Get in Their Own Way Curt and Katie chat about what therapy interfering behaviors (TIBs) are and how to address them in therapy. We explore the balance between reducing barriers for clients while also holding them accountable for their behavior. We also talk about how to identify if it is […]

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Are You Even Trauma-Informed? An Interview with Laura Reagan, LCSW-C

Are You Even Trauma-Informed? An Interview with Laura Reagan, LCSW-C An interview with Laura Reagan, LCSW-C, on trauma-informed care, including what it looks like in practice. Curt and Katie talk with Laura about the barriers clients face when trying to find a good trauma therapist and how trauma therapists can advertise in a trauma-informed way. […]

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The Balance Between Boundaries and Humanity, An Interview with Jamie Marich, Ph.D.

The Balance Between Boundaries and Humanity, An Interview with Jamie Marich, Ph.D. An interview with Jamie Marich, Ph.D, on what it means to redefine therapy and how therapists can incorporate this idea into their practice. Curt and Katie talk with Jamie about the importance of therapists being vulnerable both with clients and publicly about their […]

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Understanding the Psychological Impacts of Leaving Afghanistan, Part 2: Afghan Americans, An Interview with Sara Stanizai, LMFT

Understanding the Psychological Impacts of Leaving Afghanistan, Part 2: Afghan Americans, An Interview with Sara Stanizai, LMFT An interview with Sara Stanizai, LMFT, on how Afghan Americans are responding as the US leaves Afghanistan. Curt and Katie talk with Sara about her experience as an Afghan American therapist, looking at the misconceptions, lack of knowledge, […]