Photo ID: An hour glass on rocky ground with text overlay "Episode 304: Why is therapy taking so long? The causes and solutions for therapeutic drift"

Why Is Therapy Taking So Long? The causes and solutions for therapeutic drift

, , , , , , , ,
Why Is Therapy Taking So Long? The causes and solutions for therapeutic drift Curt and Katie chat about the tendency for therapists to drift clinically – meaning that they fail to use evidence-based practices that they have been trained to…
Photo ID: Two people sitting at a table talking with text overlay "Episode 299: Supervision in the Real World: Understanding what makes an effective supervisory alliance"

Supervision in the Real World: Understanding what makes an effective supervisory alliance

, , , , , , , , , ,
Supervision in the Real World: Understanding what makes an effective supervisory alliance Curt and Katie chat about the relationship between supervisor and supervisee in clinical supervision. We explore what makes up a good supervisory alliance,…
A photo looking across the seats of an empty stadium. Text over image reads "Episode 247. The Modern Therapist's Survival Guide. What to Know When Providing Therapy to Elite Athletes - A continuing education podcourse.

What to Know When Providing Therapy for Elite Athletes

, , , , , ,
What to Know When Providing Therapy for Elite Athletes Curt and Katie chat about the specific competence required to work with elite athletes. We explore how elite athletes present (including diagnosis) as well as what treatment looks like…
Photo ID: A corded phone laying off the hook on a green couch with text overlay "Episode 237: When Clients Have to Manage Their Therapists"

When Clients Have to Manage Their Therapists

, , , , , , , , , ,
When Clients Have to Manage Their Therapists Curt and Katie chat about the work (or mental load) therapists often give to clients that is really ours. We talk about requiring our clients to do things that are not helpful to treatment like:…
Photo ID: A collage of open books with a photo of Diane Gehart to one side and text overlay "Episode 216: An Incomplete List of Everything Wrong with Therapist Education, An Interview with Diane Gehart, LMFT, dianegehart.com"

An Incomplete List of Everything Wrong with Therapist Education, An Interview with Diane Gehart, LMFT

, , , , , ,
An Incomplete List of Everything Wrong with Therapist Education, An Interview with Diane Gehart, LMFT An interview with Diane Gehart, LMFT, on what works in therapy and where the field is headed. Curt and Katie talk with Diane about the overwhelming…
Photo ID: A waste paper basket with crumpled up paper with text overlay "Episode 211: At Least 3 Reasons Continuing Education Sucks (Usually)"

At Least 3 Reasons Continuing Education Sucks (Usually)

, , , , , ,
At Least 3 Reasons Continuing Education Sucks Curt and Katie chat about why continuing education is usually pretty ineffective. We dig into a listener question related to repackaged, introductory level, uninspiring presentations. We look…
Photo ID: A pair of headphones sitting on a cement surface with a photo if Doug Friedman to one side and text overlay "Episode 201: Therapy with an Audience, An Interview with Doug Friedman, LCSW"

Therapy with an Audience, An Interview with Doug Friedman, LCSW

, , , , , , , , ,
Therapy with an Audience, An Interview with Doug Friedman, LCSW An interview with Doug Friedman, LCSW, the host of Your Mental Breakdown, on why he chose to record therapy sessions for his podcast. Curt and Katie talk with Doug about the…
Work Harder Than Your Clients

Work Harder Than Your Clients

, , , , , , ,
Work Harder Than Your Clients Curt and Katie chat about why and when you should ignore the advice to “not work harder than your clients.” We look at bias in goal-setting, managing risk, focusing on the client’s needs, and the importance…
Reigniting Therapy

Reigniting Therapy, An Interview with Daryl Chow

, , , , , ,
Reigniting Therapy, An Interview with Daryl Chow, MA, PhD (Psych) An interview with Dr. Daryl Chow regarding how to do effective therapy. Curt and Katie talk with Dr. Chow about the ways in which therapists can improve clinically – looking…
Therapy as a Political Act

Therapy as a Political Act: An Interview with Dr. Travis Heath

, , , , , , , , , , , ,
Therapy as a Political Act: An Interview with Dr. Travis Heath An interview with Dr. Travis Heath, PhD, regarding the myth that therapists can remain neutral and be considered not “political”. Curt and Katie talk with Travis about how…