Irrational Ethics
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Irrational Ethics
Curt and Katie chat about how current ethical standards fail to recognize culture and humanity. We talk about how the ethics codes were initially created, looking at the racist, sexist, classist roots. We also discuss the…
Wear a Mask as a Therapy Directive
#ModernTherapistProblems, COVID-19, Crisis Management, Curt and Katie Chat, In the News, Law and Ethics, Modern Therapist Podcast, Skeptics and Outliers
“Wear a Mask” as a Therapy Directive
Curt and Katie chat about COVID, science, and critical thinking in an anti-intellectual, post-truth era. We look at what therapists’ responsibilities are to the greater good, whether we should tell…
Therapists Googling Clients
Law and Ethics, Modern Therapist Blog, Social Media, Therapist EducationA lot of discussion between therapists about online privacy deals with a unilateral direction of clients seeking out information about the therapists or friend requests or follows on social media. Plenty of space is devoted to proper social…
Returning to the Office
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Returning to the Office
Curt and Katie chat about the considerations for reopening offices closed during shelter in place orders. We talk through the specific logistical, clinical, and legal and ethical elements of the decision-making process…
Confidential Communications
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Confidential Communications
An interview with Jarred Bolen, Technical Account Manager at Hushmail, about how to appropriately comply with HIPAA in how you communicate with your clients. Curt and Katie talk with Jarrod about encryption, security…
CAMFT Ethics Code Update
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CAMFT Ethics Code Update
Curt and Katie talk about the updates to the Ethics Code for CAMFT that was approved in December, 2019. We talk about the new guidance on testimonials, marketing to each other’s clients, and duplication of services.…
Now What?
Business, In the News, Law and Ethics, Modern Therapist Blog, Self-Care, Technology, Time ManagementEach one of us has had to scramble to shift and change as our world has gone into crisis. Many of us have made a full switch to virtual meetings and sessions. There are economic uncertainties and there is emotional fall-out that we are navigating…
COVID-19 Legal and Ethical Updates, An Interview with Ben Caldwell, PsyD, LMFT
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COVID-19 Legal and Ethical Updates, An Interview with Ben Caldwell, PsyD, LMFT
An interview with Dr. Ben Caldwell about the rapidly changing directives during the COVID-19 pandemic. Curt and Katie interview Ben about telehealth, HIPAA, and…
The Viral Episode
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The Viral Episode
Curt and Katie talk about the Corona Virus scare. We look at how to take care of ourselves, our clients, and our businesses during the current outbreak. We also look at the mental health impacts and the legal and ethical…
You Can’t Trust Your Gut
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You Can't Trust Your Gut
Curt and Katie talk about the ins and outs of intuition. We look at when you can trust your gut feelings and when you cannot. We sort through how to actually develop and use clinical intuition as well as the problems…