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Humor in Psychotherapy

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Humor 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…
Photo ID: A backlit person standing on the beach at sunrise with a picture of Laura Reagan to one side and text overlay "Episode 323: Choosing Yourself as a Therapist: Strategies to address burnout, compassion fatigue and vicarious trauma - An Interview with Laura Reagan, LCSW-C"

Choosing Yourself as a Therapist: Strategies to address burnout, compassion fatigue and vicarious trauma, An Interview with Laura Reagan, LCSW-C

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Choosing Yourself as a Therapist: Strategies to address burnout, compassion fatigue and vicarious trauma - An Interview with Laura Reagan, LCSW-C Curt and Katie interview Laura Reagan, LCSW-C, of the Trauma Therapist Network. We engage in real…
Photo ID: A Holy Bible laying on a table with text overlay "Episode 320: How Can You Create an Ethical Faith-Based Practice? An Interview with Whitney Owens, LPC"

How Can You Create an Ethical Faith-Based Practice? An Interview with Whitney Owens, LPC

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How Can You Create an Ethical Faith-Based Practice? An Interview with Whitney Owens, LPC Curt and Katie interview Whitney Owens, LPC of Wise Practice, about faith-based practice. We look at what therapists can get wrong when considering incorporating…
Photo ID: A pad of paper with crumpled up paper balls around it with text overlay "Episode 319: What Can Therapists Do When Clients Don’t Getting Better?"

What Can Therapists Do When Clients Don’t Get Better?

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What Can Therapists Do When Clients Don’t Get Better? Curt and Katie chat about what modern therapists can do when their clients don’t (or can’t) get better. We explore what “getting better" looks like in therapy, what can get in the…
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How Do Therapists Develop?

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How Do Therapists Develop? Curt and Katie chat about how therapists can be rigid in their thinking at times and then seem to be performing mental gymnastics at other times. We look at the developmental stages of therapists (drawing from William…
Photo ID: a mobile phone in someone's hands with social media app icons on the screen with text overlay "Episode 311: Does Your Social Media Make You Look Like a Bad Therapist?"

Does Your Social Media Make You Look Like a Bad Therapist?

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Does Your Social Media Make You Look Like a Bad Therapist? Curt and Katie chat about therapists putting out advice on social media. We look at how bad this advice can be and when it can even be harmful. We talk about what makes this advice…
Photo ID: An empty boardroom with a picture of Dr. Jameta Nicole Barlow to one side and text overlay "Episode 305: What therapists should know about Code-Switching: An interview with Dr. Jameta Nicole Barlow"

What Therapists Should Know About Code-Switching: An Interview with Dr. Jameta Nicole Barlow

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What Therapists Should Know About Code-Switching: An Interview with Dr. Jameta Nicole Barlow Curt and Katie interview Dr. Jameta Nicole Barlow on code-switching. We explore what code-switching is, the mental health impacts of code-switching,…
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Supervision in the Real World: Understanding what makes an effective supervisory alliance

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Supervision in the Real World: Understanding what makes an effective supervisory alliance Curt and Katie chat about the relationship between supervisor and supervisee in clinical supervision. We explore what makes up a good supervisory alliance,…
Photo ID: A neat and tidy bedroom with a picture of Dr. Tom Murray to one side and text overlay "Episode 298: Sex Therapy With Perfectionists: An Interview with Tom Murray"

Sex Therapy with Perfectionists: An Interview with Dr. Tom Murray

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Sex Therapy with Perfectionists: An Interview with Dr. Tom Murray Curt and Katie interview Dr. Tom Murray about sex therapy for clients with the overcontrolled temperament. We talk about how temperament can affect one’s sex life, what therapists…
Photo ID: Arms with hands folded together resting on a book with text overlay "Episode 296: Am I honoring my personal values or am I discriminating? An exploration of ethics for modern therapists"

Am I Honoring My Personal Values OR Am I Discriminating? An exploration of ethics for modern therapists

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Am I Honoring My Personal Values OR Am I Discriminating? An exploration of ethics for modern therapists Curt and Katie chat about what therapists should be considering when their strongly held personal values or moral beliefs conflict with…