99 episodes
Am I a Bad Therapist? Am I a Bad Therapist?
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- Health & Fitness
Join us for stories from behind the closed therapy door. You’ll hear relatable experiences from other therapists, including bloopers, highlight reels, and other ridiculous moments that you thought you were the only one experiencing.
Each episode contains 50% inspiration, 50% storytelling, and 100% real humans and their journey in the mental health field.
With burnout running rampant, the last thing you need is another podcast that adds to your to-do list, so drop the notebook. This is a space with no experts, gurus, or hierarchies- just humans sitting in similar chairs.
We’re not the gatekeepers for good and bad therapy but we are here to shine a light on the difficult decisions therapists face on a daily basis - and normalize the mysterious gray area of clinical practice that no one wants to talk about.
New and seasoned therapists, graduate students, agency employees, private practice owners, and entrepreneurs - this one is for you.
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97. Client Swap
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 of the therapeutic relationship and the need to balance the needs of both therapist and client. She emphasizes the significance of repairing ruptures in the therapeutic relationship and the value of open communication.
Connect with our sponsor, Jane, and don't forget to use the code "BADTHERAPIST" for a one-month grace period on your account AND to get get your swag for switching!
Did something in the show resonate with you? Help us spread the Am I a Bad Therapist message!
Check out our new merch, filled with plenty of sarcasm and bad therapist humor!
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Connect with MaryBeth on her website or read her articles on Medium.
Connect with Kathryn inside the The Therapist Network or join the Network on Instagram.
Connect with Allie on Instagram, access the Creative Intervention Library, or shop all things mental health on her Etsy store!
Do you need professional podcast producing, editing, or music? Connect with our amazing producer, Austin!
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96. You're Leaving Me... Again?
**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 will air on April 29th. We can't wait to see you then!
Graduate school teaches us a lot, but it doesn't teach us everything we need to navigate being a therapist. In this episode, Shannon shares her experience of going on two maternity leaves while working in private practice. She discusses the logistical and emotional challenges of planning and communicating her leave to clients. Shannon also talks about the guilt she felt about taking time off and the importance of self-care during pregnancy. She reflects on the support she received from the therapist community and the lessons she learned from her experiences. Listen until the end for a discount code at Shannon's Etsy shop for therapists: Focus on the Therapy.
Connect with our sponsor, Jane, and don't forget to use the code "BADTHERAPIST" for a one-month grace period on your account AND to get get your swag for switching!
Did something in the show resonate with you? Help us spread the Am I a Bad Therapist message!
Check out our new merch, filled with plenty of sarcasm and bad therapist humor!
Follow Am I a Bad Therapist on Instagram for sneak peeks, previews, and all of the latest information about the podcast!
Connect with Shannon at her private practice or her Etsy shop for therapists: Focus on the Therapy. Don't forget to use code BADTHERAPIST for 25% off your order!
Connect with Kathryn inside the The Therapist Network or join the Network on Instagram.
Connect with Allie on Instagram, access the Creative Intervention Library, or shop all things mental health on her Etsy store!
Do you need professional podcast producing, editing, or music? Connect with our amazing producer, Austin!
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95. Too Much Attunement
**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 will make sure it stays that way. Our next episode will air on April 15th. We can't wait to see you then!
In this episode, Robyn shares her personal experience with burnout and questioning her abilities as a therapist. She discusses the signs of burnout and the costs of overdoing and people-pleasing. Robyn emphasizes the importance of setting boundaries and attuning to oneself while maintaining attunement with clients. She also highlights the need for honest conversations about burnout in the therapy community.
Did something in the show resonate with you? Help us spread the Am I a Bad Therapist message!
Check out our new merch, filled with plenty of sarcasm and bad therapist humor!
Follow Am I a Bad Therapist on Instagram for sneak peeks, previews, and all of the latest information about the podcast!
Connect with Robyn on her website!
Connect with Kathryn inside the The Therapist Network or join the Network on Instagram.
Connect with Allie on Instagram, access the Creative Intervention Library, or shop all things mental health on her Etsy store!
Do you need professional podcast producing, editing, or music? Connect with our amazing producer, Austin!
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94. Allie's Exam Failure
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, including *spoiler alert* accidentally sitting for the wrong exam. In all seriousness, we hope that this episode normalizes how challenging our exams can be and that sometimes we fail, but it doesn't mean the end of our careers.
Connect with our sponsor, Jane, and don't forget to use the code "BADTHERAPIST" for a one-month grace period on your account AND to get get your swag for switching!
Did something in the show resonate with you? Help us spread the Am I a Bad Therapist message!
Check out our new merch, filled with plenty of sarcasm and bad therapist humor!
Follow Am I a Bad Therapist on Instagram for sneak peeks, previews, and all of the latest information about the podcast!
Connect with Kathryn inside the The Therapist Network or join the Network on Instagram.
Connect with Allie on Instagram, access the Creative Intervention Library, or shop all things mental health on her Etsy store!
Do you need professional podcast producing, editing, or music? Connect with our amazing producer, Austin!
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93. Bad Therapist Examinations
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 emphasizes the importance of self-care and seeking support during this time. She also normalizes the possibility of exam failure and encourages perseverance. We can't wait to celebrate with Samantha when her licensure is official!
Did something in the show resonate with you? Help us spread the Am I a Bad Therapist message!
Check out our new merch, filled with plenty of sarcasm and bad therapist humor!
Follow Am I a Bad Therapist on Instagram for sneak peeks, previews, and all of the latest information about the podcast!
Connect with Samantha on her Instagram or her website!
Connect with Kathryn inside the The Therapist Network or join the Network on Instagram.
Connect with Allie on Instagram, access the Creative Intervention Library, or shop all things mental health on her Etsy store!
Do you need professional podcast producing, editing, or music? Connect with our amazing producer, Austin!
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92. Bad Boss
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 to virtual platforms. Eddie and his colleagues requested to go virtual for safety reasons but were met with resistance from their supervisor and HR. The lack of support and dismissive attitude towards their concerns led to a culture of fear and discomfort. Eddie eventually left the job and emphasizes the importance of knowing one's worth and not tolerating a toxic work environment.
Connect with our sponsor, Jane, and don't forget to use the code "BADTHERAPIST" for a one-month grace period on your account AND to get get your swag for switching!
Did something in the show resonate with you? Help us spread the Am I a Bad Therapist message!
Check out our new merch, filled with plenty of sarcasm and bad therapist humor!
Follow Am I a Bad Therapist on Instagram for sneak peeks, previews, and all of the latest information about the podcast!
Connect with Eddie on his Instagram or his podcast Millennial Mental Health Channel!
Connect with Kathryn inside the The Therapist Network or join the Network on Instagram.
Connect with Allie on Instagram, access the Creative Intervention Library, or shop all things mental health on her Etsy store!
Do you need professional podcast producing, editing, or music? Connect with our amazing producer, Austin!
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Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/am-i-a-bad-therapist/support
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