
Therapists on the Hostage Negotiation Team and Supporting Police Work: An interview with Dr. Andy Young
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Therapists on the Hostage Negotiation Team and Supporting Police Work: An interview with Dr. Andy Young
Curt and Katie interview Andy Young about hostage (crisis) negotiation and his work with SWAT and crisis negotiation in Lubbock, TX. Content…

What Goes in Your Notes? Interstate therapy practice and documentation for clients considering abortion or gender affirming care
#ModernTherapistProblems, Advocacy, Continuing Education, Crisis Management, Curt and Katie Chat, In the News, Law and Ethics, Modern Therapist Podcast, Special Populations, Therapist Safety
What Goes in Your Notes? Interstate therapy practice and documentation for clients considering abortion or gender affirming care
Curt and Katie chat about documentation and practice questions related to abortion or gender affirming care when…

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…

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
In the News, Modern Therapist Blog, Special Series: Fixing Mental Healthcare in America, Whole Person TherapistIn 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…

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…

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…