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Are Therapy and Coaching All That Different?: Curt and Katie chat about the differences between coaching and therapy, for a second time. We look at some common myths (and how coaches continue to share this misinformation). We also look at how therapists can effectively incorporate coaching into their therapy sessions, with client consent. Finally, we discuss the challenges inherent in coaching and in therapy, and why therapists may feel they need to choose one or the other. by The Modern Therapist's Survival Guide with Curt Widhalm and Katie Vernoy

36 min listen

Are You Too Burned Out to Work? An ethical assessment of therapist burnout and impairment: Curt and Katie chat about the ethics of working while burned out. We look at what burnout is, how it develops and what the impacts are on clients and treatment outcomes. We also explore individual and systemic strategies to mitigate the risks of burnout. This is a law and ethics continuing education podcourse. by The Modern Therapist's Survival Guide with Curt Widhalm and Katie Vernoy

71 min listen

What Therapists Need to Know About Menopause and Perimenopause: An interview with Dr. Sharon Malone, MD: Curt and Katie interview Dr. Sharon Malone, MD, author of Grown Woman Talk, about menopause and perimenopause. We explore the mental health impacts as well as the differential diagnosis when assessing a woman over 40 who might be experiencing this phase of life. We also talk about what good treatment can look like, including discussing the debate about hormone therapies. by The Modern Therapist's Survival Guide with Curt Widhalm and Katie Vernoy

42 min listen

Conscious and Trauma-Informed Leadership: An interview with Kelly L. Campbell: Curt and Katie interview Kelly Campbell about her work with leaders. We explore the ways in which trauma can impact leaders, their teams, and their organizations. We also look at what trauma-informed leadership coaching can look like, including overarching goals for trauma-informed and high conscious leadership. by The Modern Therapist's Survival Guide with Curt Widhalm and Katie Vernoy

33 min listen

Is It Worth It? Analyzing return on investment for your therapy practice: Curt and Katie chat about different types of return on investment (ROI) for a therapist in private practice. We look at what therapists often get wrong when deciding how to invest their time, money, or energy. We also give some ideas of what can be more effective in getting the highest ROI (of all types) for your therapy business and career. by The Modern Therapist's Survival Guide with Curt Widhalm and Katie Vernoy

39 min listen

Don’t Forget to Pay Yourself and Other Money Planning Strategies: An interview with Carla Titus: Curt and Katie interview Carla Titus, Fractional CFO about what therapists get wrong when budgeting for their private practice. We explore financial strategies to maintain a viable business as well as how you can grow your business responsibly. We talk about making sure to pay yourself first, then set up a rainy-day fund, and follow that with saving additional extra funds for hiring or new services before you scale. by The Modern Therapist's Survival Guide with Curt Widhalm and Katie Vernoy

39 min listen

An Expert Witness Weighs in on Therapist Malpractice: An interview with Dr. Frederic Reamer: Curt and Katie interview Dr. Frederic Reamer about his perspective as an expert witness opining on therapist conduct. We talk about the three types of cases he sees (mistakes, challenging decisions, and misconduct) as well as what therapists can do to protect and set themselves up for success. by The Modern Therapist's Survival Guide with Curt Widhalm and Katie Vernoy

45 min listen

Are You Burned Out or Are You Bored?: Curt and Katie chat about another type of burnout, “bore out.” We explore the difference between burnout and boredom. We talk about what might be unique to therapists’ jobs that would lead to boredom. We also dig into how dissociation can show up as either burnout or boredom. Finally, we share ideas on how modern therapists can mitigate some of the impacts of burnout, boredom, and vicarious trauma. by The Modern Therapist's Survival Guide with Curt Widhalm and Katie Vernoy

36 min listen

Seeking Purpose Beyond Accomplishment: An interview with Kasey Compton: Curt and Katie interview Kasey Compton, LPCC, on her new book, In Search of You. We explore her journey of healing and what it was like to put that healing into a public space. We also talk about Kasey’s challenges with being bullied in her home town due to the choices she has made (getting divorced and then choosing a same-sex relationship) and how her “hard head” has helped her to get through it all. She also shares some ideas for therapists in their own healing journeys. by The Modern Therapist's Survival Guide with Curt Widhalm and Katie Vernoy

40 min listen

When Your Clients are Wealthy and Well Known: An interview with Dr. Holly Daniels, LMFT: Curt and Katie interview Dr. Holly Daniels about working with high profile clients. We talk about the lifestyle factors (like isolation and dehumanization) that come with celebrity as well as the differences when working with famous and powerful people who bring in more common concerns like relationship challenges. We also explore the skills and trustworthiness required to be able to succeed with these clients. by The Modern Therapist's Survival Guide with Curt Widhalm and Katie Vernoy

40 min listen

When Your Client is a Little Bit Famous: The unique needs and perspectives for working with content creators in therapy: Curt and Katie chat about the unique needs that content creators (youtubers, podcasters, onlyfans performers) bring to session. We look at the development stages of being a creator, what exactly a “content creator” is, pros and cons (for mental health) of being a content creator, and how therapists can work more effectively with these folks. We also talk about the safety concerns and ways that therapist scan support content creators in protecting themselves. This is a continuing education podcourse. by The Modern Therapist's Survival Guide with Curt Widhalm and Katie Vernoy

73 min listen

The Power and the Peril of Pop Psychology: Curt and Katie chat about pop psychology. We look at what it is, how it influences society, the dangers of leaving it unchecked, and how therapists can support their clients in navigating through all the different self-help content. We also challenge the use of Enneagram and Myers Briggs as “identity” and talk about using pop psychology as a starting point for conversation rather than taking it all at face value. by The Modern Therapist's Survival Guide with Curt Widhalm and Katie Vernoy

39 min listen

Is AI Really Ready for Therapists? An interview with Dr. Maelisa McCaffrey: Curt and Katie interview Dr. Maelisa McCaffrey of QA Prep about her assessment of the AI tools available for therapists. We chat about the high expectations many clinicians have for note writing tools (and whether these expectations are really reasonable right now). We also look at what therapists are getting wrong when starting to use these tools, exploring some concerns related to HIPAA compliance and who is actually putting together these tech tools. by The Modern Therapist's Survival Guide with Curt Widhalm and Katie Vernoy

42 min listen

Are Therapists to Blame for Ineffective Workplace Wellness Programs?: Curt and Katie chat about a recent New York Times article that claims that individual mental health interventions are not effective in the workplace. We explore that and other studies on workplace wellness programs, looking at what is ineffective, what actually works, and what roles therapists can play in improving outcomes for employees (and employers). We also take a quick look at the ethical or moral questions therapists face when being paid to do these programs. by The Modern Therapist's Survival Guide with Curt Widhalm and Katie Vernoy

43 min listen

When Your Client is a Super Fan: Exploring parasocial relationships and their effects on mental health: Curt and Katie chat about parasocial relationships. We talk about what parasocial relationships (and break ups) are, who is most likely to engage in these relationships, and the positive and negative impacts of these one-sided relationships. We also look at how to use these relationships within therapy. This is a continuing education podcourse. by The Modern Therapist's Survival Guide with Curt Widhalm and Katie Vernoy

71 min listen

What Is It Like To Be a Medicare Therapist? An interview with Gabrielle Juliano-Villani, LCSW: Curt and Katie interview Gabrielle Juliano-Villani, LCSW, about what it looks like to take Medicare. We talk about common myths and what the actual experience is like. We also explore the business case for taking Medicare and why (and how) therapists can grow their practice by opting in as a Medicare provider. by The Modern Therapist's Survival Guide with Curt Widhalm and Katie Vernoy

38 min listen

What Can Therapists Do When They Get a Life-Threatening Diagnosis? An interview with Patricia Ravitz, LMFT: Curt and Katie interview Patricia Ravitz, LMFT, on how she navigated her pancreatic cancer diagnosis as a therapist. We talk about what happens when a therapist must take time away from their practice without notice, what therapists can do to navigate seeing clients while in treatment, and how you and your clinical work can change when you’re facing mortality. We also talk about support and resources. by The Modern Therapist's Survival Guide with Curt Widhalm and Katie Vernoy

43 min listen

Want to Fix Mental Health Workforce Shortages? Speed up the Licensing Boards: An interview with Dr. Ben Caldwell: Curt and Katie interview Benjamin E. Caldwell, PsyD, about licensing board inefficiencies leading to incredible delays in folks getting licensed. We talk about the impacts of paperwork processing delays as well the inadequate infrastructure of most licensing boards. We also explore policy and individual options to mitigate or address these problems. by The Modern Therapist's Survival Guide with Curt Widhalm and Katie Vernoy

43 min listen

REPLAY Therapists Are Not Robots: How We Can Show Humanity in the Room: We’re on vacation, but wanted to share one of our favorite episodes with all of you. We start with a quick reflection on the episode and what we’ve learned since it originally aired. Today’s replay is of Episode 255: Therapists Are Not Robots: How we can show humanity in the room. We talk vulnerably about how we have managed some pretty challenging life crises while also being therapists. by The Modern Therapist's Survival Guide with Curt Widhalm and Katie Vernoy

41 min listen

What Do Therapists Need To Do About Medicare? Opting in or out for 2024: An interview with Joy Alafia, CAE: Curt and Katie interview Joy Alafia, Executive Director of California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists, on the journey for MFTs and Counselors to become eligible to be Medicare providers. We look at the high-level tasks that every therapist needs to take. We also talk about the decision-making process for whether you should opt in or opt out, providing some basic guidance and resources on the steps you need to take now. by The Modern Therapist's Survival Guide with Curt Widhalm and Katie Vernoy

49 min listen

How Can Therapists Take a Real Vacation?: Curt and Katie chat about how therapists can take extended time away from their therapy practices. We talk about how to budget time and money for vacation as well as what therapists need to have covered when they’re gone. We also look at how to mitigate foreseeable risk and manage continuity of care. by The Modern Therapist's Survival Guide with Curt Widhalm and Katie Vernoy

35 min listen

Religious Trauma and High-Control Religion: An Interview with Anna Clark Miller, LPC, LMHC: Curt and Katie interview Anna Clark Miller about religious trauma. We explore what religious trauma and high-control religions are. We look at common mistakes therapists can make when working with religious trauma survivors as well as what therapy and healing can look like for these folks. by The Modern Therapist's Survival Guide with Curt Widhalm and Katie Vernoy

42 min listen

How Much Autonomy Do Therapy Clients Deserve? Balancing client autonomy with therapist skill: Curt and Katie chat about client autonomy. We look at what patient autonomy is and what therapists need to understand about this very complex topic. We explore how therapists can overstep or abdicate their role in supporting their clients in making decisions. We also look at what true informed consent is and the dimensions of client autonomy. This is an ethics continuing education podcourse. by The Modern Therapist's Survival Guide with Curt Widhalm and Katie Vernoy

69 min listen

What’s Confidential and What’s a Secret? Navigating “No Secrets” Policies: Curt and Katie chat about no secret policies. We look at what they are, what needs to be in these policies, how to navigate secrets in therapy, the importance of these policies in relational therapy, and the complexity of “no secrets” when working with kids and teens. by The Modern Therapist's Survival Guide with Curt Widhalm and Katie Vernoy

37 min listen

Is This My Stuff? How therapists can sort through countertransference: An Interview with Dr. Amy Meyers, LCSW: Curt and Katie interview Dr. Amy Meyers on countertransference. We talk about what countertransference is, how therapists typically struggle when working in the transference and countertransference, how the profession’s relationship to countertransference has changed, and what therapists can do to better understand themselves. We also talk a bit about the blank slate. by The Modern Therapist's Survival Guide with Curt Widhalm and Katie Vernoy

45 min listen

Decolonizing Therapy: A Movement - An Interview with Dr. Jennifer Mullan: Curt and Katie interview Dr. Jennifer Mullan about decolonizing therapy. We discuss what it means to decolonize therapy and the importance of doing so, as well as the challenges therapists face when they are looking to decolonize their practices and incorporate cultural and community healing. We also explore rage, the tendency to pathologize big emotions, and the impact of historical trauma. by The Modern Therapist's Survival Guide with Curt Widhalm and Katie Vernoy

43 min listen

Should Therapists Admit to Making Mistakes in Therapy?: Curt and Katie chat about what therapists can do to effectively navigate their own mistakes in the therapy room. We look at what constitutes a mistake in therapy, the types of mistakes that therapists make, and considerations on how to address mistakes. This is an ethics continuing education podcourse. by The Modern Therapist's Survival Guide with Curt Widhalm and Katie Vernoy

70 min listen

Is BPD a Genuine Diagnosis or a Dismissive Label?: Curt and Katie chat about whether (or not) Borderline Personality Disorder is a useful diagnosis. We look at the difficulty in differential diagnosis, the huge overlaps with other diagnoses, and the harm caused by misdiagnosis and dismissal of these clients. We also explore whether BPD is just complex PTSD in disguise. We don’t come to total agreement, but we get a little bit closer on how we can move past the harmful elements of the BPD label. by The Modern Therapist's Survival Guide with Curt Widhalm and Katie Vernoy

33 min listen

Dealing with “Therapy Doesn’t Work”: Curt and Katie chat how to engage with people who doubt the efficacy of therapy. We look at how to address general skeptics, mandated clients, hesitant prospective clients, and uncertain longer-standing clients. Spoiler alert: validation, understanding, and coming back to the relationship go far. by The Modern Therapist's Survival Guide with Curt Widhalm and Katie Vernoy

40 min listen

Is Your Therapist Website ADA Compliant? An Interview with Anita Avedian, LMFT: Curt and Katie interview Anita Avedian, LMFT about her recent experiences related to an ADA complaint on her website. Anita shares with us how she has navigated this lawsuit and what she’s learned about ADA Compliance for websites. We also talk about the predatory lawsuits on small businesses in California and the benefits of becoming ADA compliant for therapists. by The Modern Therapist's Survival Guide with Curt Widhalm and Katie Vernoy

36 min listen

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