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The Modern Therapist"s Survival Guide with Curt Widhalm and Katie Vernoy

Curt Widhalm, LMFT and Katie Vernoy, LMFT

The Modern Therapist’s Survival Guide: Where Therapists Live, Breathe, and Practice as Human Beings 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 now, when clinicians must develop a personal brand to market their private practices, and are connecting over social media, engaging in social activism, pushing back against mental health stigma, and facing a whole

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38:05

How Do Therapists Develop?

The Modern Therapist"s Survival Guide with Curt... ·

2023/05/29

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 Perry’s work) and identify where therapists get stuck, where they often regress, rebel, or sink into compliance. Transcripts for this episode will be available at mtsgpodcast.com! In this podcast episode we talk about what typical development looks like for

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70:34

Teaching Wisdom: Best practices for decision-making...

The Modern Therapist"s Survival Guide with Curt... ·

2023/05/22

Teaching Wisdom: Best practices for decision-making to support your clients Curt and Katie chat about decision-making best practices. We look at how we make decisions, what the decision-making process looks like, what can get in the way of effective decision-making, and how therapists can support their clients in making the best possible decisions. This is a continuing education podcourse. Transcripts for this episode will be available at mtsgpodcast.com! In this podcast episode we talk about how

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32:39

Does Your Social Media Make You Look Like a Bad...

The Modern Therapist"s Survival Guide with Curt... ·

2023/05/15

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 bad and what to do instead. Transcripts for this episode will be available at mtsgpodcast.com! In this podcast episode we talk about therapist influencers giving advice on social media We look at really bad relationship advice that seems to proliferate on social

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39:37

Oklahoma Bureaucrats Want Your Mental Health Records

The Modern Therapist"s Survival Guide with Curt... ·

2023/05/08

Oklahoma Bureaucrats Want Your Mental Health Records Curt and Katie chat about some Oklahoma legislation about health information exchange. We talk about what a health information exchange is, the concerns with Oklahoma’s legislation related to health information exchange, and how therapists can advocate effectively (as modern therapists in Oklahoma have done). Transcripts for this episode will be available at mtsgpodcast.com! In this podcast episode we talk about new Oklahoma legislation We look

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37:23

Making Every Therapy Practice Profitable: An...

The Modern Therapist"s Survival Guide with Curt... ·

2023/05/01

Making Every Therapy Practice Profitable: An Interview with Julie Herres Curt and Katie interview Julie Herres of GreenOak Accounting about her new book, Profit First for Therapists. We explore what profit first is, the unique challenges that therapist face in implementing profit first, the core principles of profit first, mistakes therapists make in implementation, and the benefits of using this bookkeeping model. Transcripts for this episode will be available at mtsgpodcast.com! In this podcast

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35:26

What is Our Fascination with Anything Vaguely...

The Modern Therapist"s Survival Guide with Curt... ·

2023/04/24

What is Our Fascination with Anything Vaguely Neuroscience? Curt and Katie chat about our profession’s fascination with neuroscience. We explore the myths about the brain, why therapists lean on neuroscience (even when they really shouldn’t), and how “neuro” is misused and can actually be harmful to our clients. Transcripts for this episode will be available at mtsgpodcast.com! In this podcast episode we talk about neuroscience Curt has started to get frustrated with all of the ways that

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37:08

Clinical Work with Sex Workers: An Interview with...

The Modern Therapist"s Survival Guide with Curt... ·

2023/04/17

Clinical Work with Sex Workers: An Interview with Jamila Dawson, LMFT and Dr. Theo Burnes, PhD Curt and Katie interview Dr. Theo Burnes and Jamila Dawson on their new book Essential Clinical Care for Sex Workers. We talk about what therapists get wrong when thinking about sex work and sex workers, what common biases therapists hold about sex work, what sex work looks like now, and how clinicians can work effectively with sex workers. Transcripts for this episode will be available at

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73:36

Is AI Smart for Your Therapy Practice? The ethics of...

The Modern Therapist"s Survival Guide with Curt... ·

2023/04/10

Is AI Smart for Your Therapy Practice? The ethics of artificial intelligence in therapy Curt and Katie chat about the use of ChatGPT and other artificial intelligence as part of your therapy practice. We look at what uses therapists are considering, the differences between chatbots and search engines, and basic information on how chatbots work. We explore ethical implications for using chatbots within different aspects of a therapist practice. This is a law and ethics continuing education

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40:09

What Therapists Should Know About Code-Switching: An...

The Modern Therapist"s Survival Guide with Curt... ·

2023/04/03

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, and how therapists can support clients who code-switch. Transcripts for this episode will be available at mtsgpodcast.com! In this podcast episode, we talk about code-switching An important conversation about code-switching for therapists. What do we need to

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72:59

Why Is Therapy Taking So Long? The causes and...

The Modern Therapist"s Survival Guide with Curt... ·

2023/03/27

Why Is Therapy Taking So Long? The causes and solutions for therapeutic drift Curt and Katie chat about the tendency for therapists to drift clinically – meaning that they fail to use evidence-based practices that they have been trained to do. We explore the phenomenon of therapeutic drift, contributing factors, ways to mitigate risk, and what therapists can do to address this tendency that leads to poorer therapeutic outcomes. This is a continuing education podcourse. Transcripts for this episode

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41:15

What Therapists Should Know About Dissociation and...

The Modern Therapist"s Survival Guide with Curt... ·

2023/03/20

What Therapists Should Know About Dissociation and Dissociative Disorders: An Interview with Dr. Jamie Marich Curt and Katie interview Dr. Jamie Marich, author of Dissociation Made Simple, about dissociation and dissociative identities. We talk with Jamie about what therapists often get wrong as well as some basics on what dissociation is and how best to understand and treat it (when it actually needs treating). Transcripts for this episode will be available at mtsgpodcast.com! In this podcast

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37:44

Understanding Your Money in Private Practice: An...

The Modern Therapist"s Survival Guide with Curt... ·

2023/03/13

Understanding Your Money in Private Practice: An Interview with Jennie Schottmiller Curt and Katie interview Jennie Schottmiller, LMFT, CPA, about understanding your numbers when starting a private practice. We explore the simple math that can help you create consistent income and decrease your anxiety about running a business. Transcripts for this episode will be available at mtsgpodcast.com! In this podcast episode, we talk about how therapists can handle their private practice finances We

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35:42

Has Therapy Become the New Religion?

The Modern Therapist"s Survival Guide with Curt... ·

2023/03/06

Has Therapy Become the New Religion? Curt and Katie chat about op ed pieces from the New York Times, where there are a lot of opinions on what therapy is and should be. We explore comparisons of therapy to religion, the notion that going to therapy makes one good, safe and dateable, and how therapy seems to have invaded our lives. Transcripts for this episode will be available at mtsgpodcast.com! In this podcast episode we talk about the opinion that therapy has become morally good Katie likes

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37:36

Understanding Impostor Syndrome in High Achievers: An...

The Modern Therapist"s Survival Guide with Curt... ·

2023/02/27

Understanding Impostor Syndrome in High Achievers: An Interview with Stevon Lewis, LMFT Curt and Katie interview Stevon Lewison working with high achievers who struggle with impostor syndrome. We explored what impostor syndrome is, how society contributes to impostor syndrome, how you can differentiate impostor syndrome from internalized racism, sexism, heterosexism, ableism, etc., the emotional impacts of impostor syndrome, and how therapists can work effectively with these clients. Transcripts

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36:18

Special Episode: Modern Therapist’s Consumer Guide on...

The Modern Therapist"s Survival Guide with Curt... ·

2023/02/23

Special Episode: Modern Therapist’s Consumer Guide on Mulberry Web Design Curt and Katie talk with Kat Valentine, owner of Mulberry, a web design company specializing in custom websites for private practice therapists. This is the Modern Therapist Consumer Guide, a series of special episodes to help modern therapists navigate products and services specifically designed for therapists and their clients. We dig deeply into the companies, the people, and the products and services so you can make

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71:48

Supervision in the Real World: Understanding what...

The Modern Therapist"s Survival Guide with Curt... ·

2023/02/20

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, what the research says (and why it is problematic), as well the practicalities of how to create a good relationship and set up a strong supervision meeting. We also look at the challenges in the real world, especially related to addressing business or

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36:52

Sex Therapy with Perfectionists: An Interview with...

The Modern Therapist"s Survival Guide with Curt... ·

2023/02/13

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 often miss in conversations about sex, and what good sex therapy can look like for these clients. Transcripts for this episode will be available at mtsgpodcast.com! An Interview with Dr. Tom Murray Dr. Tom Murray, author, international trainer, educator,

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36:04

What Actually is Therapy?

The Modern Therapist"s Survival Guide with Curt... ·

2023/02/06

What Actually is Therapy? Curt and Katie chat about the confusing laws related to telehealth and other technologies that open up questions of how therapy is actually defined. We look at what is not therapy, what constitutes a therapy session, what differentiates therapy from coaching, and how therapists can navigate confusing laws related to texting, telehealth, and interstate communication with their clients. Transcripts for this episode will be available at mtsgpodcast.com! In this podcast

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70:59

Am I Honoring My Personal Values OR Am I...

The Modern Therapist"s Survival Guide with Curt... ·

2023/01/30

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 a client’s demographics, lifestyle, or choices. We dig deeply into when it’s okay to make a “values-based referral” and when referring out is discrimination. This is a law and ethics continuing education podcourse. Transcripts for this episode will be available

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39:24

Addressing Racism in Clinical Licensing Exams: An...

The Modern Therapist"s Survival Guide with Curt... ·

2023/01/23

Addressing Racism in Clinical Licensing Exams: An Interview with Ben Caldwell and Tony Rousmaniere Curt and Katie interview Dr. Ben Caldwell and Dr. Tony Rousmaniere about the problems with the Clinical Licensing exams for therapists. We discuss the recent report from ASWB on their pass rates as well as the concerns about the EPPP2 implementation, the poor predictive validity and utility of these licensing exams, and suggestions for what to do with our licensing processes given these

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