
Getting involved politically as a therapist
In the News, Modern Therapist Blog, Special Series: Fixing Mental Healthcare in America, Whole Person TherapistIn reaction to the recent string of decisions by the Supreme Court of the United States, many US-based therapists are expressing anger, displeasure, and disenfranchisement about the political process in our country. Whether we are dealing with…

Portrayals of Mental Health and Therapy in the Media: An Interview with Danah Davis Williams, LMFT
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Portrayals of Mental Health and Therapy in the Media: An Interview with Danah Davis Williams, LMFT
Curt and Katie interview Danah Davis Williams, LMFT on the portrayals of mental health and therapy in the media. We explore responsible portrayals…

Should Therapists Correct Clients?
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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),…

Clinical Considerations When Working with Asian Immigrants, Refugees, and Dreamers: An Interview with Soo Jin Lee
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Clinical Considerations When Working with Asian Immigrants, Refugees, and Dreamers: An Interview with Soo Jin Lee
Curt and Katie interview Soo Jin Lee, LMFT on the clinical implications of working with Asian American immigrants, refugees,…

What is Eco Anxiety? An Interview with Dr. Thomas Doherty
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What is Eco Anxiety? An Interview with Dr. Thomas Doherty
Curt and Katie interview Dr. Thomas Doherty about Eco Anxiety. We look at the history of eco anxiety, what therapists should know about the environment, the concept of environmental…

Therapists Are Not Robots: How We Can Show Humanity in the Room
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Therapists Are Not Robots: How We Can Show Humanity in the Room
Curt and Katie discuss how big life events (a big diagnosis, a huge personal loss, injuries and medical conditions) can show up in the room. We explore how much humanity is okay…

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

What You Should Know About Walk and Talk Therapy and Other Non-Traditional Counseling Settings – Part 1
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What You Should Know About Walk and Talk Therapy and Other Non-Traditional Counseling Settings
Curt and Katie chat about non-traditional therapy settings like outdoor walk and talk therapy as well as home-based counseling. In the first of…

Do Therapists Curse in Session?
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Do Therapists Curse in Session?
Curt and Katie discuss a recent citation from the California Board of Behavioral Sciences (BBS) to a therapist for cursing while in session. We explore: Can therapists swear in session? Should they? Are there…

How Therapists Promote Diet Culture: An interview with Rachel Coleman
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How Therapists Promote Diet Culture: An interview with Rachel Coleman
Curt and Katie speak with Rachel Coleman, LMFT, CEDS about what therapists should consider in working with clients who have eating disorders, the impact of society on body…