Want to Fix Mental Health Workforce Shortages? Speed up the Licensing Boards: An interview with Dr. Ben Caldwell
#ModernTherapistProblems, Advocacy, Business, Efficiency, In the News, Modern Therapist Podcast, Pre-Licensed, Skeptics and Outliers, Special Series: Fixing Mental Healthcare in America, Supervision, Technology, Therapist Education, WorkforceWant to Fix Mental Health Workforce Shortages? Speed up the Licensing Boards: An interview with Dr. Ben Caldwell
Curt and Katie interview Benjamin E. Caldwell, PsyD, about licensing board inefficiencies leading to incredible delays in folks…
How Much Autonomy Do Therapy Clients Deserve? Balancing client autonomy with therapist skill
#ModernTherapistProblems, Continuing Education, Crisis Management, Curt and Katie Chat, Diversity and Cultural Competence, Law and Ethics, Modern Therapist Podcast, Pre-Licensed, Skeptics and Outliers, Special Populations, Supervision, Therapist EducationHow Much Autonomy Do Therapy Clients Deserve? Balancing client autonomy with therapist skill
Curt and Katie chat about client autonomy. We look at what patient autonomy is and what therapists need to understand about this very complex topic.…
Decolonizing Therapy: A Movement – An Interview with Dr. Jennifer Mullan
#ModernTherapistProblems, Advocacy, Authentic Self, Diversity and Cultural Competence, Modern Therapist Podcast, Self-Care, Skeptics and Outliers, Supervision, Therapist Education, Whole Person TherapistDecolonizing Therapy: A Movement - An Interview with Dr. Jennifer Mullan
Curt and Katie interview Dr. Jennifer Mullan about decolonizing therapy. We discuss what it means to decolonize therapy and the importance of doing so, as well as the…
Should Therapists Admit to Making Mistakes in Therapy?
#ModernTherapistProblems, Authentic Self, Burnout, Continuing Education, Curt and Katie Chat, Deliberate Practice, Diversity and Cultural Competence, Law and Ethics, Mentorship, Modern Therapist Podcast, Pre-Licensed, Skeptics and Outliers, Special Populations, Supervision, Technology, Therapist Education, Therapist Safety, Whole Person TherapistShould Therapists Admit to Making Mistakes in Therapy?
Curt and Katie chat about what therapists can do to effectively navigate their own mistakes in the therapy room. We look at what constitutes a mistake in therapy, the types of mistakes…
Is BPD a Genuine Diagnosis or a Dismissive Label?
#ModernTherapistProblems, Advocacy, Curt and Katie Chat, Modern Therapist Podcast, Skeptics and Outliers, Special PopulationsIs BPD a Genuine Diagnosis or a Dismissive Label?
Curt and Katie chat about whether (or not) Borderline Personality Disorder is a useful diagnosis. We look at the difficulty in differential diagnosis, the huge overlaps with other diagnoses,…
We Answer the Question: Is EMDR a Pyramid Scheme?
#ModernTherapistProblems, Curt and Katie Chat, Deliberate Practice, Investment, Mentorship, Modern Therapist Podcast, Skeptics and Outliers, Supervision, Therapist EducationWe Answer the Question: Is EMDR a Pyramid Scheme?
Curt and Katie chat about an episode of Very Bad Therapy that asks the question, Is EMDR a Cultish Pyramid Scheme. This is our response to that question. We talk about what EMDR is, common misconceptions…
Your Modern Therapist Ethics Questions Answered: Digging into the mail bag to identify how to behave ethically in modern times
#ModernTherapistProblems, Advocacy, Authentic Self, Burnout, Business, Continuing Education, Curt and Katie Chat, Deliberate Practice, Law and Ethics, Modern Therapist Podcast, Money, Skeptics and Outliers, Social Media, Supervision, Therapist EducationYour Modern Therapist Ethics Questions Answered: Mail Bag!
Curt and Katie discuss tricky ethics questions we’ve received from listeners and colleagues over the years. We look at dual relationships, documentation, therapists in the public…
Family Therapy: Not Just for Kids – An Interview with Adriana Rodriguez, LMFT
#ModernTherapistProblems, Authentic Self, Diversity and Cultural Competence, Modern Therapist Podcast, Referrals, Skeptics and Outliers, Special Populations, Therapist Education, Whole Person TherapistFamily Therapy: Not Just for Kids - An Interview with Adriana Rodriguez, LMFT
Curt and Katie interview Adriana Rodriguez, LMFT about the tendency of therapists (even Marriage and Family Therapists) to avoid working with couples and families.…
Why Do Therapists Feel They NEED to be Coaches? An Interview with Jo Muirhead
Authentic Self, Burnout, Business, In the News, Marketing and Branding, Mentorship, Modern Therapist Podcast, Skeptics and Outliers, Social Media, Whole Person Therapist, WorkforceWhy Do Therapists Feel They NEED to be Coaches? - An Interview with Jo Muirhead
Curt and Katie interview Jo Muirhead about the increasingly common trend of therapists becoming coaches for other therapists. We talk about what coaching actually…
Humor in Psychotherapy
#ModernTherapistProblems, Authentic Self, Continuing Education, Curt and Katie Chat, Modern Therapist Podcast, Skeptics and Outliers, Therapist Education, Whole Person TherapistHumor in Psychotherapy
Curt and Katie chat about the benefits and challenges of using humor in the therapy room. We look at the research exploring how humor is used, potential risks, and best practices. We work to infuse humor, even as we take…