Should Therapists Admit to Making Mistakes in Therapy?
#ModernTherapistProblems, Authentic Self, Burnout, Continuing Education, Curt and Katie Chat, Deliberate Practice, Diversity and Cultural Competence, Law and Ethics, Mentorship, Modern Therapist Podcast, Pre-Licensed, Skeptics and Outliers, Special Populations, Supervision, Technology, Therapist Education, Therapist Safety, Whole Person TherapistShould Therapists Admit to Making Mistakes in Therapy?
Curt and Katie chat about what therapists can do to effectively navigate their own mistakes in the therapy room. We look at what constitutes a mistake in therapy, the types of mistakes…
Is BPD a Genuine Diagnosis or a Dismissive Label?
#ModernTherapistProblems, Advocacy, Curt and Katie Chat, Modern Therapist Podcast, Skeptics and Outliers, Special PopulationsIs BPD a Genuine Diagnosis or a Dismissive Label?
Curt and Katie chat about whether (or not) Borderline Personality Disorder is a useful diagnosis. We look at the difficulty in differential diagnosis, the huge overlaps with other diagnoses,…
Dealing with “Therapy Doesn’t Work”
#ModernTherapistProblems, Advocacy, Burnout, Curt and Katie Chat, Marketing and Branding, Modern Therapist PodcastDealing with “Therapy Doesn’t Work”
Curt and Katie chat how to engage with people who doubt the efficacy of therapy. We look at how to address general skeptics, mandated clients, hesitant prospective clients, and uncertain longer-standing…
We Answer the Question: Is EMDR a Pyramid Scheme?
#ModernTherapistProblems, Curt and Katie Chat, Deliberate Practice, Investment, Mentorship, Modern Therapist Podcast, Skeptics and Outliers, Supervision, Therapist EducationWe Answer the Question: Is EMDR a Pyramid Scheme?
Curt and Katie chat about an episode of Very Bad Therapy that asks the question, Is EMDR a Cultish Pyramid Scheme. This is our response to that question. We talk about what EMDR is, common misconceptions…
Your Modern Therapist Ethics Questions Answered: Digging into the mail bag to identify how to behave ethically in modern times
#ModernTherapistProblems, Advocacy, Authentic Self, Burnout, Business, Continuing Education, Curt and Katie Chat, Deliberate Practice, Law and Ethics, Modern Therapist Podcast, Money, Skeptics and Outliers, Social Media, Supervision, Therapist EducationYour Modern Therapist Ethics Questions Answered: Mail Bag!
Curt and Katie discuss tricky ethics questions we’ve received from listeners and colleagues over the years. We look at dual relationships, documentation, therapists in the public…
Modern Therapist Reflections on Preventing a School Shooting
#ModernTherapistProblems, Burnout, Crisis Management, Curt and Katie Chat, In the News, Law and Ethics, Modern Therapist Podcast, Self-Care, Special Populations, Suicide, Supervision, Therapist Safety, Whole Person TherapistModern Therapist Reflections on Preventing a School Shooting
Curt and Katie chat about an incident within Curt’s practice. We look at how therapists are called upon to make challenging risk assessments. We look at threat to other assessments…
Humor in Psychotherapy
#ModernTherapistProblems, Authentic Self, Continuing Education, Curt and Katie Chat, Modern Therapist Podcast, Skeptics and Outliers, Therapist Education, Whole Person TherapistHumor in Psychotherapy
Curt and Katie chat about the benefits and challenges of using humor in the therapy room. We look at the research exploring how humor is used, potential risks, and best practices. We work to infuse humor, even as we take…
How Therapists Can Deal with the Crisis of the Week
#ModernTherapistProblems, Crisis Management, Curt and Katie Chat, Deliberate Practice, Modern Therapist Podcast, Pre-Licensed, Supervision, Time ManagementHow Therapists Can Deal with the Crisis of the Week
Curt and Katie chat about a typical dynamic that can happen in therapy sessions, namely the “crisis of the week.” We look at how this dynamic comes up and what therapists can do to deal…
Making Sense of Insurance Billing and Client Referral Services for Therapists
#ModernTherapistProblems, Advocacy, Business, Curt and Katie Chat, In the News, Modern Therapist Podcast, Money, Referrals, Technology, WorkforceMaking Sense of Insurance Billing and Client Referral Services for Therapists
Curt and Katie chat about a lot of the different services that therapists can sign up for to provide therapy. We talk about Alma, Headway, TalkSpace, BetterHelp,…
Building Your Treatment Team in Private Practice: Essential Networking Skills for Therapists
#ModernTherapistProblems, Advocacy, Business, Continuing Education, Crisis Management, Curt and Katie Chat, Modern Therapist Podcast, Networking, ReferralsBuilding Your Treatment Team in Private Practice: Essential Networking Skills for Therapists
Curt and Katie chat about treatment teaming, especially for clinicians in private practice. We look at the benefits of a treatment team, how to effectively…