Millennials as Therapists

Millennials as Therapists

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Millennials as Therapists Curt and Katie talk about generational differences in therapists, looking at perceptions (and misperceptions) about Millennials We look at how these differences impact therapy workplaces, supervision, and the future…
Therapy of Tomorrow

Therapy of Tomorrow

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Therapy of Tomorrow An interview with Paul Puri, M.D., about how we can make therapy better. Curt and Katie interview Dr. Puri about how technology and better clinical training can improve therapy outcomes as well as the responsibility we…
Older therapists hate younger therapists

Older therapists hate younger therapists

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Why are we so bad at applying therapy skills to…therapy? For a field that is built on teaching people critical thinking about their lives, helping them develop strategies about improving their lives, encouraging personal advocacy, and fighting…
Supervision and Employment Aren't Separate

Supervision and Employment Aren’t Separate

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We can’t separate supervision from employment anymore Clinical supervision makes or breaks therapist development. While plenty can go wrong with bad clinical supervision, there is plenty of evidence that good clinical supervision makes…
We're failing as lifelong learners

We’re failing as lifelong learners

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When it comes to therapist education, we have a bad case of “that’s how we’ve always done it.” Our education system is slow to change, including how to address client-informed care, working within interdisciplinary teams, and subject…
Is CBT Crap?

Is CBT Crap?

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Is CBT Crap? Curt and Katie talk about evidence-based practices, clinician training, and when even the evidence base can go wrong. It’s time to reimagine therapy and what it means to be a therapist. To support you as a whole person and…
Attracted Clients

Attracted Clients

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Attracted Clients Curt and Katie talk about what to do when your clients report sexual or romantic transference. We look at how to explore these feelings, how to set boundaries, and what you need to be cautious about. It’s time to reimagine…
Validation

Validation

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We’ve been asked quite a few times lately about what our mission is with our podcast and conference. When we first started out, our mission was to validate the experiences of the modern therapist and it continues to be to this day. To say,…
Addressing the Burnout Machine

Addressing the Burnout Machine

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Addressing the Burnout System Curt and Katie talk about taking personal responsibility to decrease the impacts of the “Burnout Machine” that is the mental health profession. We look at what should go into an ideal work place and actions…
Photo ID: A dirty gas mask sitting face up on the ground with text overlay "Episode 53: Toxic Work Environments"

Toxic Work Environments

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Toxic Work Environments It’s time to reimagine therapy and what it means to be a therapist. To support you as a whole person and a therapist, your hosts, Curt Widhalm and Katie Vernoy talk about how to approach the role of therapist in…