Therapy as a Political Act

Therapy as a Political Act: An Interview with Dr. Travis Heath

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Therapy as a Political Act: An Interview with Dr. Travis Heath An interview with Dr. Travis Heath, PhD, regarding the myth that therapists can remain neutral and be considered not “political”. Curt and Katie talk with Travis about how…
Shared Traumatic Experiences

Shared Traumatic Experiences

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Shared Traumatic Experiences Curt and Katie chat about the potential that clients will take care of us because we’re all going through the global pandemic. We look at the humanization and boundary shifts that can happen. We also talk about…
The Person of the Therapist

The Person of the Therapist: An Interview with Dr. Harry Aponte

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The Person of the Therapist: An interview with Dr. Harry Aponte An interview with Dr. Harry Aponte about challenging the idea that therapists can be blank screens or “surgeons.” We talk with Dr. Aponte about the importance of the self…
A Bit of Advice

A Bit of Advice

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A Bit of Advice Curt and Katie talk about advice-giving in session, looking at the complexities, pros and cons, and how and when to give advice to clients. It’s time to reimagine therapy and what it means to be a therapist. To support…
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Let’s Get Political: An Interview with Heather Walker Janz

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Let’s Get Political: An Interview with Heather Walker Janz An interview with Heather Walker Janz, LMFT – Curt and Katie talk with Heather about being a therapist and being an activist as well as the challenges of being in the public eye…
What Clients Want

What Clients Want

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What Clients Want Curt and Katie talk about the therapeutic alliance - challenges of defining it, what clients think about it, and how to incorporate best practices. It’s time to reimagine therapy and what it means to be a therapist.…
Dating as a Therapist

Dating as a Therapist

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Dating as a Therapist An interview with Millen Umoh, LMFT about navigating the single life as a therapist It’s time to reimagine therapy and what it means to be a therapist. We are human beings who can now present ourselves as whole…
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Finding Your Blind Spots

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Finding Your Blind Spots 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…
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Crafting Your Authentic Message, An Interview with Mercedes Samudio, LCSW

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Crafting Your Authentic Message, An Interview with Mercedes Samudio, LCSW It’s time to reimagine therapy and what it means to be a therapist. We are human beings who can now present ourselves as whole people, with authenticity, purpose,…
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Vulnerability, Mistakes, and The Impostor Syndrome

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Vulnerability, Mistakes, and The Impostor Syndrome It’s time to reimagine therapy and what it means to be a therapist. We are human beings who can now present ourselves as whole people, with authenticity, purpose, and connection. Especially…