
How Do Therapists Develop?
#ModernTherapistProblems, Curt and Katie Chat, Deliberate Practice, Mentorship, Modern Therapist Podcast, Pre-Licensed, Skeptics and Outliers, Social Media, Supervision, Therapist Education, Whole Person Therapist, WorkforceHow Do Therapists Develop?
Curt and Katie chat about how therapists can be rigid in their thinking at times and then seem to be performing mental gymnastics at other times. We look at the developmental stages of therapists (drawing from William…

Supervision in the Real World: Understanding what makes an effective supervisory alliance
#ModernTherapistProblems, Continuing Education, Curt and Katie Chat, Deliberate Practice, Mentorship, Modern Therapist Podcast, Pre-Licensed, Supervision, Therapist Education, Whole Person Therapist, WorkforceSupervision in the Real World: Understanding what makes an effective supervisory alliance
Curt and Katie chat about the relationship between supervisor and supervisee in clinical supervision. We explore what makes up a good supervisory alliance,…

Addressing Racism in Clinical Licensing Exams: An Interview with Ben Caldwell and Tony Rousmaniere
#ModernTherapistProblems, Advocacy, Diversity and Cultural Competence, In the News, Modern Therapist Podcast, Pre-Licensed, Skeptics and Outliers, Therapist Education, WorkforceAddressing Racism in Clinical Licensing Exams: An Interview with Ben Caldwell and Tony Rousmaniere
Curt and Katie interview Dr. Ben Caldwell and Dr. Tony Rousmaniere about the problems with the Clinical Licensing exams for therapists. We discuss…

Penny Wise and Pound Foolish: Thoughts on investing and getting paid as a therapist
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Penny Wise and Pound Foolish: Thoughts on investing and getting paid as a therapist
Curt and Katie chat about money: considerations for investing and getting paid as a therapist. We look at typical unpaid opportunities and how to decide…

It’s the Lack of Thought That Counts: Ethical Decision Making in Dual Relationships
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It’s the Lack of Thought That Counts: Ethical Decision Making in Dual Relationships
Curt and Katie chat about dual relationships. We talk about the types of dual relationships, how often therapists get in trouble for these types of relationships,…

Why Aren’t Men Becoming Therapists Anymore?
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Why Aren’t Men Becoming Therapists Anymore?
Curt and Katie chat about the lack of male therapists and the decreasing number of male students in the profession. We look at current statistics and reported experiences of men in the field.…

I Just Graduated, Now What? – Career Advice for New Mental Health Clinicians
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I Just Graduated, Now What? – Career Advice for New Mental Health Clinicians
Curt and Katie discuss how clinicians can decide what types of jobs to pursue when they first graduate from their clinical program. We look at whether you should…

The Clinical Supervision Crisis for Early Career Therapists: An Interview with Dr. Amy Parks
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The Clinical Supervision Crisis for Early Career Therapists: An Interview with Dr. Amy Parks
Curt and Katie interview Dr. Amy Parks about the lack of resources for pre- and provisionally licensed mental health professionals to find a clinical…

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…

Thriving Over Surviving: Growing a Practice without Burn Out – An interview with Megan Gunnell
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Thriving Over Surviving: Growing a Practice without Burn Out
Curt and Katie interview Megan Gunnell, LMSW, coach, and Founder and Director of Thriving Well Institute. We explore: What changes are therapists facing as they grow their practice…