Am I a Bad Therapist?
Am I a Bad Therapist?
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Hey, bad therapists, it's the OG bad therapists here, Kathryn and Allie, and we are here to announce a change in programming. It is with a heavy heart we're sharing that we're going to be taking a step away from the podcast for now. There has b
Join us as we look back at one of our favorite episodes! Walk-and-talk therapy with a client by a beautiful pond sounds idyllic until a gaggle of geese attacks! Brandi shares a story that you will not believe, filled with so many twists and tur
Join us as we take a look back on one of our favorite episodes! Cate Edelstein, the therapist behind the super popular @therapist.memes.fordramaqueens Instagram account, revealed her identity for the first time in public! She shares her persona
Join us as we hear from Candace as she shares her story about a challenging moment she faced as a therapist and new mother. While in a session, she started experiencing physical discomfort due to the need to pump. She had to navigate the decisi
Tune in this week as Bradley shares his journey of being diagnosed with ADHD and autism while pursuing a career as a therapist. He initially questioned whether he could be a therapist with autism, but with the support of his therapist and progr
Join us as we hear from Devon who shares her experience of being both a therapist and Mrs. North Dakota America. She discusses how she got into the world of pageants and the challenges of balancing her roles. Devon highlights the importance of
Communicating with clients is already hard, but imagine how much harder it gets when your client criticizes your Mandarin language skills and requests a transfer. Cat shares this experience and reflects on the power dynamics as she struggled to
What happens when your clinical judgment and employer expectations conflict? In this episode, Liana shares her experience working in a substance abuse outpatient treatment center where fraternization between clients was strictly prohibited. She
Join us as we hear from Daisy who shares her journey of experiencing vicarious trauma and physical symptoms while working in the field of medical social work. She describes how she felt intense empathy for her patients, to the point of experien
Join us this week as Courtney shares her experience of feeling like a bad therapist during her internship and how she navigated through it. She discusses the challenges she faced during the internship match process and the unexpected population
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
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