
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
#ModernTherapistProblems, Business, Continuing Education, Curt and Katie Chat, Diversity and Cultural Competence, Modern Therapist Podcast, Special Populations
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…

Should Therapists Correct Clients?
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Should Therapists Correct Clients?
Curt and Katie chat about whether therapists should correct clients who use offensive language. We look at what we should consider when addressing what clients say (including treatment goals and the relationship),…

Clinical Considerations When Working with Asian Immigrants, Refugees, and Dreamers: An Interview with Soo Jin Lee
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Clinical Considerations When Working with Asian Immigrants, Refugees, and Dreamers: An Interview with Soo Jin Lee
Curt and Katie interview Soo Jin Lee, LMFT on the clinical implications of working with Asian American immigrants, refugees,…

What You Should Know About Walk and Talk Therapy and Other Non-Traditional Counseling Settings – Part 2
Authentic Self, Business, Continuing Education, Curt and Katie Chat, Diversity and Cultural Competence, Law and Ethics, Modern Therapist Podcast, Skeptics and Outliers, Therapist Safety, Whole Person Therapist
What You Should Know About Walk and Talk Therapy and Other Non-Traditional Counseling Settings – Part 2
Curt and Katie chat about non-traditional therapy settings like outdoor walk and talk therapy as well as home-based counseling. In the…

Do Therapists Curse in Session?
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Do Therapists Curse in Session?
Curt and Katie discuss a recent citation from the California Board of Behavioral Sciences (BBS) to a therapist for cursing while in session. We explore: Can therapists swear in session? Should they? Are there…