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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…

Photo ID: A protester sign infront of government building saying "Abortion is Health Care" with text overlay "Episode 271: Termination for Medical Reasons, An interview with Jane Armstrong, LCSW-S, PMH-C"

What Therapists Need to Know about Abortion and Termination for Medical Reasons: An Interview with Jane Armstrong

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What Therapists Need to Know about Abortion and Termination for Medical Reasons: An Interview with Jane Armstrong Curt and Katie interview Jane Armstrong, LCSW, a clinical social worker in Texas, about terminating a wanted pregnancy for medical…

Getting involved politically as a therapist

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In reaction to the recent string of decisions by the Supreme Court of the United States, many US-based therapists are expressing anger, displeasure, and disenfranchisement about the political process in our country. Whether we are dealing with…

Photo ID: A broken phone reciever with text overlay "Episode 268: What Therapists Should Know about the 988 Rollout"

What Therapists Should Know about the Rollout of 988

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What Therapists Should Know about the Rollout of 988 Curt and Katie discuss the new suicide hotline, 988, that is set to roll out July 16, 2022. We talk about the legislation for 988 as well as what the primary concerns are for the launch.…

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…

Beware of Scams Targeting Therapists

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Beware of Scams Targeting Therapists Curt and Katie discuss common scams that specifically target therapists. We look at how to identify scams or sketchy business practices that can be very confusing as well as dangerous to clinicians. We…

Photo of tattered stuffed teddy bear left behind on the side walk. Text overlay "Episode 261: The Risks and Consequences of Failing to Report Child Abuse"

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…

Is the Counseling Compact Good for Therapists?

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Is the Counseling Compact Good for Therapists? Curt and Katie chat about the brand-new Counseling Compact and what therapists may not know or understand about these interstate agreements. We explore the proposed benefits as well as the potential…

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,…