
White Terrorism and Therapy
#ModernTherapistProblems, Advocacy, Crisis Management, Curt and Katie Chat, Diversity and Cultural Competence, In the News, Modern Therapist Podcast, Special PopulationsWhite Terrorism and Therapy
Curt and Katie chat about the attack on the US Capitol by radicalized Trump supporters. We talk about the role therapists play in addressing white supremacist terrorism, how to support clients in responding to a…

Taking a Shot at Vaccinations
#ModernTherapistProblems, Advocacy, Business, COVID-19, Crisis Management, Curt and Katie Chat, In the News, Law and Ethics, Modern Therapist Podcast, Supervision, Therapist Safety, WorkforceTaking a Shot at Vaccinations
Curt and Katie chat about Covid vaccinations and how that will impact your work as a therapist. We look at who can be required to get a vaccine, what accommodations can be made for people who do not want to (or…

You Do NOT Have to Be a Thought Leader
#ModernTherapistProblems, Authentic Self, Burnout, Business, Curt and Katie Chat, Marketing and Branding, Modern Therapist Podcast, Self-Care, Skeptics and Outliers, Social Media, Whole Person TherapistYou Don’t Have to Be A Thought Leader
Curt and Katie chat about the latest pressures on therapists to become “thought leaders.” We look at how thought leadership is defined, what it typically is trying to solve, and other options therapists…

Malpractice is No Joke
#ModernTherapistProblems, Business, Crisis Management, Law and Ethics, Modern Therapist Podcast, Pre-Licensed, Supervision, Technology, Therapist Safety, WorkforceMalpractice is No Joke
An interview with Rachel Warners of CPH & Associates on the ins and outs of liability insurance. Curt and Katie talk with Rachel about some myths related to therapist liability, the best practices in getting (and…

Marketing with Empathy
#ModernTherapistProblems, Authentic Self, Business, Marketing and Branding, Modern Therapist Podcast, Networking, Social Media, Technology, Whole Person TherapistMarketing with Empathy
An interview with Kat Love, on the hurdles therapists face when marketing their practices. Curt and Katie talk with Kat about how to develop relationships with referral sources on social media, advice on writing website…

Don’t Take Tax Advice from Therapists
#ModernTherapistProblems, Business, Investment, Law and Ethics, Modern Therapist Podcast, MoneyDon’t Take Tax Advice from Therapists
An interview with Julie Herres of GreenOak Accounting on why you shouldn’t take tax advice from random therapists in a Facebook Group. Curt and Katie talk with Julie about common mistakes therapists…

Which trainee position should you take?
#ModernTherapistProblems, Modern Therapist Blog, Pre-Licensed, SupervisionOne of the more stressful times for many grad students is securing the first traineeship. Depending on the program that one is attending, the options being presented can take a variety of different forms. Some schools provide all the options…

Therapists Struggling with Darkness
#ModernTherapistProblems, Authentic Self, Burnout, Business, COVID-19, Crisis Management, Curt and Katie Chat, Modern Therapist Podcast, Self-Care, Suicide, Therapist Safety, Whole Person Therapist, WorkforceTherapists Struggling with Darkness
Curt and Katie chat about how therapists are struggling during the pandemic. We looked at how client material impacts therapists. We also explored unique risk factors and protective factors. We talked about…

Noteworthy Documentation
#ModernTherapistProblems, Advocacy, Business, Law and Ethics, Modern Therapist PodcastNoteworthy Documentation
An interview with Dr. Ben Caldwell, LMFT about some basic documentation information as well as updates relevant to the 21st Century Cures Act. Curt and Katie talk with Ben about what to consider when writing your notes…

Career Trekking with MTSG
#ModernTherapistProblems, Burnout, Business, Investment, Mentorship, Modern Therapist Podcast, Money, Networking, Pre-Licensed, Whole Person Therapist, WorkforceCareer Trekking with MTSG
An interview with Marissa Esquibel, LMFT on her journey from community mental health to private practice. Curt and Katie talk with Marissa about how she used the Modern Therapist’s Survival Guide podcast to shift…