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Join us this week as Elizabeth shares her experience of creating a school-based therapeutic program virtually during the pandemic and the impact it had on her mental health. Elizabeth opens up about questioning her self-worth and capabilities a
In this episode, MaryBeth shares a story where she made a schedule change for two clients without fully considering the impact it would have on them. One client felt second best and requested a new therapist. MaryBeth reflects on the importance
**In case you missed the announcement, we have shifted to biweekly episodes! We want to make sure we are always bringing you the best of the bad and never making bad podcasts, and this switch will make sure it stays that way. Our next episode w
**In case you missed the announcement at the beginning of the episode, we will be shifting to biweekly episodes after this week! We want to make sure we are always bringing you the best of the bad and never making bad podcasts, and this switch
In this episode, Allie spills the tea on how she failed her clinical licensure exam the first time around. She hilariously recounts the reasons behind her delay in taking the exam and the absurd challenges she faced during the process, includin
In this episode, Samantha discusses her experience with imposter syndrome and the challenges of getting licensed as a therapist. She shares the daunting process of preparing for licensure exams and the pressure that comes with it. Samantha emph
Eddie shares his experience of working in a treatment program during the COVID-19 pandemic and the challenges he faced in a toxic work environment. He discusses the difficulties of working in person while most mental health services had moved t
Join us this week as Noura shares her experience of unexpectedly going into labor and the challenges she faced in managing her private practice and clients during her maternity leave. She discusses the lack of closure and feelings of abandonmen
In this episode, Liane shares her experience of overbooking clients and the negative impact it had on her well-being and the therapeutic relationships. She realized that saying yes to every client request was not sustainable and led to feelings
In this episode, Josh shares two stories that made him question his role as a therapist. The first story involves encountering a client at a music night he was hosting, leading to a moment of awkwardness and reflection. The second story takes p
Jonathan, a behavior analyst, shares his journey of struggling with mental health and questioning his ability to be a good therapist. He discusses how his mental health issues affected his work and personal life, leading him to seek help and ta
Amy shares her journey from working in schools to starting her own private practice. She discusses the challenges she faced and the doubts she had about being a therapist. Amy also talks about the importance of planning and finding a niche in p
In this episode, Katie discusses the challenges she faced when a client brought up a topic closely related to her personal life and her identity, and how it triggered her own biases and judgments. Katie reflects on her initial reactions and the
In this conversation, Cori shares a story about receiving an email from a psychologist who criticized their therapeutic approach after she asked for a ROI before consulting. Cori reflects on their initial reaction, the impact on their self-perc
Therapists often experience feelings of responsibility and grief when a former client is involved in a tragic event. Join us this week as returning guest Leah shares a story about a former client who was involved in a fatal car accident. Leah e
Join us this week as Kari shares her experience of being in an dual therapeutic relationship and how it has shaped her understanding of self-disclosure and boundaries in therapy. She discusses the blurred boundaries and power dynamics that exis
Happy New Year!! Kick off 2024 by joining us in reflecting back on one of our most loved episodes while we spend time with our loved ones this week. Whether you've heard it before or it is new to you, this story is so juicy. Nikki realizes th
Happy holidays!! Join us in reflecting back on one of our most loved episodes while we spend time with our loved ones this week. Whether you've heard it before or it is new to you, this story is hilariously amazing. Sonia shares how a situatio
Margaret shares her personal story of discovering her husband's affair with one of her clients while working as a therapist in the addiction treatment field. She discusses the impact of the affair on her work and professional identity, as well
Speaking up is difficult, especially when people around you invalidate your experience. Emily shares her experience of sexism at her internship and how she spoke up for herself and her clients. Did something in the show resonate with you? Hel
The brilliant brain behind @mentalhealthfunnies shares her story of discrimination and pregnancy at her internship. Hear how she responds to the microaggressions, advocates for herself, and the resulting fallout from being terminated from the i
Talking about money with clients can be tough, especially if we aren't clear on boundaries. We'll hear from Mor had to backtrack with a client after initially offering them a "complimentary" therapy session. Find out how she handles her mistake
We know that therapy is not a linear process or always upward movement. We often take twists and turns with our clients, but sometimes it happens because we miss something really big. Michelle shares the process of how we can make mistakes, shi
Nicole is caught off guard when her long-term client unexpectedly brings their partner to the therapy session. She shares her unfiltered reaction to the boundary violation and how she navigated the therapeutic relationship moving forward while
Referring clients out can be difficult for so many reasons, including feelings of failure. Stef shares how going against her gut caused a tricky situation that she struggled to resolve with her client.Connect with our sponsor, Jane, and don't
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