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94. Trauma-Uninformed Therapy (with Dr. Chelsea Kilimnik)
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10/25/21 • 79 min
Lots of therapists describe themselves as “trauma-informed.” Very few fail to live up to that title as inexplicably as what we hear in this episode, as Sarah shares her unfortunate therapy experience following a sexual assault. We also talk with Dr. Chelsea Kilimnik to learn more about how therapists can actually be trauma-informed when supporting survivors of sexual trauma.
Thank you for listening. To support the show and receive access to regular bonus episodes, check out the Very Bad Therapy Patreon community.
Introduction: 0:00 – 7:03
Part One: 7:03 – 39:17
Part Two: 39:17 – 1:15:32
Part Three: 1:15:32 – 1:19:32
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Show Notes:
- Donate to Lifeline Australia
- Dr. Chelsea Kilimnik: Email / CU / Practice
- Some Psychological Interventions Are More Harmful Than Helpful
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1. EMDR for Dummies (with Curt Widhalm, LMFT)
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05/27/19 • 42 min
EMDR is a groundbreaking, controversial, and maybe not-that-special psychotherapy treatment. We explore the research on its mechanisms and effectiveness before hearing from our guest Justin about his EMDR experience with an overeager therapist. Then, Curt Widhalm, LMFT, EMDR certified, and cohost of The Modern Therapist's Survival Guide sits down with us to answer our questions about EMDR and highlight what went wrong in Justin's therapy.
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113. Psychedelics and Therapy (with Ben Hearn, LPCC-S)
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07/04/22 • 88 min
Consciousness-altering psychedelic drugs have shown tremendous promise in mental health treatment. The future of psychedelic-assisted therapy is uncertain, but one thing seems clear: the psychedelics are for the client, not the therapist. Today’s guest Matthew shares his peculiar experience with a not-quite-levelheaded therapist, and Ben Hearn joins us to discuss everything you ever wanted to know about this emerging pathway to psychological healing.
Thank you for listening. To support the show and receive access to regular bonus episodes, check out the Very Bad Therapy Patreon community. Today’s episode is sponsored by The Organized Therapist – Social Media for Therapists and Empifany (Instagram / Facebook).
Introduction: 0:00 – 3:57
Part One: 3:57 – 35:46
Part Two: 35:46 – 1:26:38
Part Three: 1:26:38 – 1:28:06
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Show Notes:
- Donate to Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies (MAPS) and Decriminalize Nature Michigan
- Ben Hearn’s Website
- Ethical and legal issues in psychedelic harm reduction and integration therapy
- Psychedelic Harm Reduction and Integration: A Transtheoretical Model for Clinical Practice
- Fireside Project
- Podcast: Cover Story
- Psychedelics & Counseling Interest Network
- Chacruna
- Psymposia
- CIIS: Center for Psychedelic Therapies and Research
- Fluence
05/04/20 • 59 min
The American Psychological Association commissioned a task force in 1993 to determine how to scientifically evaluate psychotherapy treatments. A controversy immediately ensued. Carrie digs into the literature on the history and effectiveness of empirically supported treatments to figure out what this suggests about best clinical practices. Note: this is not an ad for CBT.
Pardon the slight background noise in Carrie’s audio; this is resolved after eight minutes.
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Show Notes:
- AAMFT Endorses Evidence Based Practice Consensus Statement
- Defining Empirically Supported Therapies
- History of American Psychological Association Task Force on Promotion and Dissemination of Psychological Procedures
- Psychological Treatments
- Responses to the Task Forces Reports
- Empirically Supported Treatments in Psychotherapy: Towards an Evidence-Based or Evidence-Biased Psychology in Clinical Settings?
- A Vote for Science in Clinical Psychology: The History of Section III of Division 12
- Task Force on Promotion and Dissemination of Psychological Procedures
- Characteristics of Empirically Supported Treatments
- Frontline: Innocence Lost – Little Rascals Abuse Scandal
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39. Making Sense of Mean Therapy
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02/10/20 • 51 min
Today’s guest Kat shares her experience with a therapist who was unnecessarily cruel in her approach to treatment. In trying to make sense of this behavior, Carrie and Ben consider the research on how and when therapeutic relationships get fractured as a result of divergent interpretations of the same significant events in therapy.
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08/31/20 • 83 min
What’s the difference between very bad therapy and very unethical therapy? Today’s guest Lisa shares her experience with a logotherapist that was many things – insulting, disturbing, oddly prophetic – but did any of it constitute an ethical violation? Dr. Christopher Taylor joins us to answer these questions and more about the surprisingly interesting world of ethics in psychotherapy.
Thank you for listening. To support the show and receive access to regular bonus episodes, check out the Very Bad Therapy Patreon community.
Introduction: 0:00 – 7:30
Part One: 7:30 – 38:26
Part Two: 38:26 – 1:17:36
Part Three: 1:17:36 – 1:23:58
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Ben Fineman | Counseling and Psychotherapy
(Benjamin Michael Fineman - Registered Associate MFT #119754 - Supervised by Curt Widhalm, LMFT #47333)
Show Notes:
- Donate to borderline-europe
- Taylor Counseling Group
- My Digital Practice: The Therapist's Guide to Digital Marketing
- The client’s perspective on (experiences of) psychotherapy: A practice friendly review
- Man's Search for Meaning
- Stepping across the poverty line
- Black mental health: a comprehensive guide to taking care of yourself in 2020
111. Talking About Antisemitism (with Halina Brooke, LAMFT)
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06/06/22 • 82 min
The field of psychotherapy has increasingly prioritized discussions about issues of oppression and marginalization. This is, of course, a sign of progress. But who gets left out of these conversations? Today’s guest Kaley shares her experience of antisemitism in therapy, and Halina Brooke rejoins us to talk about how Jewish clients are impacted when therapist education reinforces harmful narratives.
Thank you for listening. To support the show and receive access to regular bonus episodes, check out the Very Bad Therapy Patreon community. Today’s episode is sponsored by The Organized Therapist – Social Media for Therapists.
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Introduction: 0:00 – 6:09
Part One: 6:09 – 38:26
Part Two: 38:26 – 1:20:00
Part Three: 1:20:00 – 1:22:52
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124. VBT Study Hall: Theoretical Orientations
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11/21/22 • 91 min
There are over 600 types of psychotherapy. What are they, where did they come from, and what makes them important? We dive deep (too deep, probably) into a $900 textbook in an attempt to make sense of the spectacularly confusing topic of theoretical orientations. This is an integrative episode – we integrate a lot of information with even more information.
Thank you for listening. To support the show and receive access to regular bonus episodes, check out the Very Bad Therapy Patreon community. Today’s episode is sponsored by Sentio Counseling Center – high-quality, low-fee online therapy in California with immediate availability for new clients.
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Show Notes:
- APA Handbook of Clinical Psychology
- Bruce Wampold on What Actually Makes Us Good Therapists
- The evidence for evidence-based therapy is not as clear as we thought
- Evaluating the Evidential Value of Empirically Supported Psychological Treatments (ESTs): A Meta-Scientific Review
- Obtaining Consensus in Psychotherapy: What Holds Us Back?
- Becoming an Effective Psychotherapist: Adopting a Theory of Psychotherapy That’s Right for You and Your Client
- Types of Therapy
142. VBT Study Hall: Client Testimonials and Reviews
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07/17/23 • 80 min
Social proof has become a crucial element of consumer decision making in the Internet era. So why don’t the vast majority of therapists ask their clients to give testimonials or leave reviews? We ponder the frustrating tension between psychotherapy ethics codes and literature on marketing in the 21st century, and we do our best to advise therapists about what to do in response to a bad online review.
Thank you for listening. To support the show and receive access to regular bonus episodes, check out the Very Bad Therapy Patreon community. Today’s episode is sponsored by Sentio Counseling Center – high-quality, low-fee online therapy in California with immediate availability for new clients.
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Show Notes:
- Work and Identity in an Era of Precarious Employment: How Workers Respond to “Personal Branding” Discourse
- To Solicit or Not to Solicit? Key Issues to Consider Before Soliciting Testimonials and Reviews from Patients
- How Did It Go? A Comparison of Experience and Outcome-Focused Online Reviews on Treatment Expectations
- Change My Mind: The Impact of Online Client Ratings and Reviews on Perceptions of Therapists
- Yelped: Psychotherapy in the time of online consumer reviews.
- Digital Marketing Excellence: Planning, Optimizing, and Integrating Online Marketing
- The Truth About Using Testimonials to Market Your Practice
- Scope and Ethics of Psychologists’ Use of Client Testimonials on Professional Websites
- Navigating the ethics of soliciting reviews for mental health professionals
- Responding to a Yelp review can cost you
- Psychotherapists in danger: The ethics of responding to client threats, stalking, and harassment.
- New Orleans psychologist sues over negative Angie’s List comments
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How many episodes does Very Bad Therapy have?
Very Bad Therapy currently has 151 episodes available.
What topics does Very Bad Therapy cover?
The podcast is about Health & Fitness, Mental Health, Counseling, Mentalhealth, Therapy and Podcasts.
What is the most popular episode on Very Bad Therapy?
The episode title '94. Trauma-Uninformed Therapy (with Dr. Chelsea Kilimnik)' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Very Bad Therapy?
The average episode length on Very Bad Therapy is 68 minutes.
How often are episodes of Very Bad Therapy released?
Episodes of Very Bad Therapy are typically released every 13 days, 23 hours.
When was the first episode of Very Bad Therapy?
The first episode of Very Bad Therapy was released on May 20, 2019.
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