Therapist Safety Archives - Therapy Reimagined

Beware of Scams Targeting Therapists

#ModernTherapistProblems, Business, Crisis Management, Curt and Katie Chat, In the News, Modern Therapist Podcast, Money, Technology, Therapist Education, Therapist Safety

Beware of Scams Targeting Therapists Curt and Katie discuss common scams that specifically target therapists. We look at how to identify scams or sketchy business practices that can be very confusing as well as dangerous to clinicians. We also…

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The Risks and Consequences of Failing to Report Child Abuse

#ModernTherapistProblems, Advocacy, Crisis Management, Curt and Katie Chat, Diversity and Cultural Competence, In the News, Law and Ethics, Modern Therapist Podcast, Pre-Licensed, Supervision, Therapist Education, Therapist Safety

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…

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Should Therapists Correct Clients?

#ModernTherapistProblems, Advocacy, Authentic Self, Curt and Katie Chat, Diversity and Cultural Competence, Modern Therapist Podcast, Skeptics and Outliers, Special Populations, Therapist Safety, Whole Person Therapist

Should Therapists Correct Clients? Curt and Katie chat about whether therapists should correct clients who use offensive language. We look at what we should consider when addressing what clients say (including treatment goals and the relationship),…

What You Should Know About Walk and Talk Therapy and Other Non-Traditional Counseling Settings – Part 2

Authentic Self, Business, Continuing Education, Curt and Katie Chat, Diversity and Cultural Competence, Law and Ethics, Modern Therapist Podcast, Skeptics and Outliers, Therapist Safety, Whole Person Therapist

What You Should Know About Walk and Talk Therapy and Other Non-Traditional Counseling Settings – Part 2 Curt and Katie chat about non-traditional therapy settings like outdoor walk and talk therapy as well as home-based counseling. In the…

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Who’s in the Room? Siri, Alexa, and Confidentiality

#ModernTherapistProblems, Business, Curt and Katie Chat, Law and Ethics, Modern Therapist Podcast, Technology, Therapist Safety

Who’s in the Room? Siri, Alexa, and Confidentiality Curt and Katie chat about how therapists can maintain confidentiality in a world of AI assistants and smart devices. What duty do clinicians have to inform clients? How can we balance confidentiality…

How to Fire Your Clients (Ethically)

#ModernTherapistProblems, Burnout, Crisis Management, Curt and Katie Chat, Law and Ethics, Modern Therapist Podcast, Self-Care, Social Media, Therapist Safety

How to Fire Your Clients (Ethically) Curt and Katie chat about how to appropriately terminate with clients when icky situations arise. We explore how therapists can develop an ethical decision-making process to protect themselves against possible…

Psychiatric Crises in the Emergency Room

#ModernTherapistProblems, Advocacy, Crisis Management, Modern Therapist Podcast, Referrals, Special Populations, Special Series: Fixing Mental Healthcare in America, Suicide, Therapist Safety, Workforce

Psychiatric Crises in the Emergency Room Continuing our series on Fixing Mental Healthcare in America. An interview with Kesy Yoon, LMHC and James McMahill, LMFT, two Modern Therapists with work experience in the United States hospital mental…

Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy

#ModernTherapistProblems, In the News, Modern Therapist Podcast, Referrals, Skeptics and Outliers, Therapist Safety

Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy An interview with Dr. Craig Heacock, M.D., about innovative treatments in psychiatry. Curt and Katie talk with Dr. Heacock about psychedelic-assisted therapy – looking at efficacy, safety, and risks for these…

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, Workforce

Taking 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…

Malpractice is No Joke

#ModernTherapistProblems, Business, Crisis Management, Law and Ethics, Modern Therapist Podcast, Pre-Licensed, Supervision, Technology, Therapist Safety, Workforce

Malpractice 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…