Pre-Licensed Archives - Therapy Reimagined

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How Do Therapists Develop?

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How 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…

Photo ID: Two people sitting at a table talking with text overlay "Episode 299: Supervision in the Real World: Understanding what makes an effective supervisory alliance"

Supervision in the Real World: Understanding what makes an effective supervisory alliance

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Supervision 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,…

Photo ID: A person working at a laptop with pictures of Dr. Ben Caldwell and Dr. Tony Rousmaniere overlaid and text overlay "Episode 295: Addressing Racism in Clinical Licensing Exams: An Interview with Ben Caldwell and Tony Rousmaniere"

Addressing Racism in Clinical Licensing Exams: An Interview with Ben Caldwell and Tony Rousmaniere

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Addressing 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…

Photo ID: I pile of coins that is primarily pennies with text overlay "Episode 293: Penny Wise and Pound Foolish: Thoughts on investing and getting paid as a therapist"

Penny Wise and Pound Foolish: Thoughts on investing and getting paid as a therapist

#ModernTherapistProblems, Advocacy, Authentic Self, Burnout, Business, Curt and Katie Chat, Efficiency, Investment, Marketing and Branding, Modern Therapist Podcast, Money, Pre-Licensed, Referrals, Self-Care, Time Management, Whole Person Therapist, Workforce

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…

Photo ID: Two translucent faces, one teal one red with text overlay "Episode 288 It’s the Lack of Thought That Counts: Ethical Decision Making in Dual Relationships. A continuing education podcourse!"

It’s the Lack of Thought That Counts: Ethical Decision Making in Dual Relationships

#ModernTherapistProblems, Authentic Self, Burnout, Business, Continuing Education, Curt and Katie Chat, Diversity and Cultural Competence, Law and Ethics, Modern Therapist Podcast, Pre-Licensed, Supervision, Therapist Education, Therapist Safety, Whole Person Therapist

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,…

Photo ID: A closeup of a charcoal colored couch with text overlay "Episode 286: What Aren't Men Becoming Therapists Anymore?"

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.…

Photo ID: A person wearing graduate robes walking up stairs with text overlay "Episode 269: I graduated now what? Career Advice for New Mental Health Clinicians"

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…

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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…

Photo of a plant growing out of a coin jar. Text over the image reads, "Episode 250. The Modern Therapist's Survival Guide. Thriving Over Surviving: Growing a Practice without Burn Out. An Interview with Megan Gunnell, LMSW." A photo of Megan Gunnell is to the bottom right of the text.

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…