
It’s the Lack of Thought That Counts: Ethical Decision Making in Dual Relationships
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It’s the Lack of Thought That Counts: Ethical Decision Making in Dual Relationships
Curt and Katie chat about dual relationships. We talk about the types of dual relationships, how often therapists get in trouble for these types of relationships,…

Why Aren’t Men Becoming Therapists Anymore?
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Why Aren’t Men Becoming Therapists Anymore?
Curt and Katie chat about the lack of male therapists and the decreasing number of male students in the profession. We look at current statistics and reported experiences of men in the field.…

How Therapists Can Really Help Kids Who Are Being Bullied
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How Therapists Can Really Help Kids Who Are Being Bullied
Curt and Katie chat about how therapists can support the targets of bullying. We explore what bullying actually is as well as what can be problematic in how it is typically addressed.…

Speaking Up for Mental Health Awareness: An Interview with Metta World Peace
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Speaking Up for Mental Health Awareness: An Interview with Metta World Peace
Curt and Katie interview Metta World Peace about his efforts toward mental health advocacy, awareness, and access. We explore what led him to speak up, the challenges…

Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health: An Interview with Dr. Barbara Stroud
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Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health: An Interview with Dr. Barbara Stroud
Curt and Katie interview Dr. Barbara Stroud on infant and early childhood mental health. We explore what therapists need to know about working with very young…

What Maslow Missed in his Hierarchy of Needs – The Native Self Actualization Model: An Interview with Dr. Sidney Stone Brown
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What Maslow Missed in his Hierarchy of Needs - The Native Self Actualization Model: An Interview with Dr. Sidney Stone Brown
Curt and Katie interview Dr. Sidney Stone Brown on the Native Self-Actualization Model. We look at Abraham Maslow’s…

Therapy for Executives and Emerging Leaders
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Therapy for Executives and Emerging Leaders
Curt and Katie chat about how therapists can support leaders. We look at optimal leadership, leadership identity development, barriers for emerging leaders, challenges that executives face, and…

The Practicalities of Mental Health and Gender Affirming Care for Trans Youth: An Interview with Jordan Held, LCSW
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The Practicalities of Mental Health and Gender Affirming Care for Trans Youth: An Interview with Jordan Held, LCSW
Curt and Katie interview Jordan Held, LCSW, about gender affirming care, trans mental health, the practicalities of transition…

Portrayals of Mental Health and Therapy in the Media: An Interview with Danah Davis Williams, LMFT
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Portrayals of Mental Health and Therapy in the Media: An Interview with Danah Davis Williams, LMFT
Curt and Katie interview Danah Davis Williams, LMFT on the portrayals of mental health and therapy in the media. We explore responsible portrayals…

The Risks and Consequences of Failing to Report Child Abuse
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The Risks and Consequences of Failing to Report Child Abuse
Curt and Katie discuss the CA Board of Behavioral Sciences case against Barbara Dixon, LMFT who failed to report child abuse for Gabriel Fernandez and Anthony Avalos who both subsequently…