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123. Catching Feelings (with Dr. Ben Caldwell)

Nov 7, 2022

01:30:33

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Episode notes

Introduction

2min

The Vulture: A Memoir of Therapeutic Success

3min

The Importance of Progress in Therapy

2min

What Happens When a Therapist Develops Feelings for Their Client?

2min

How Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Helped Me Deal With Anxiety

3min

The Importance of Good Self Talk

3min

How to Deal With Anxiety Disorders

5min

The Importance of Keeping It a Secret

3min

The Importance of Protecting Yourself

2min

10.

How to Deal With an Abusive Relationship

2min

11.

The Power of Counseling

2min

12.

How I Transitioned From Hospitalization to Attorney General's Office

3min

13.

How to File a Complaint With a Therapist

3min

14.

The Hard and Frustrated Process of Reputation Repair

3min

15.

The Trauma of a Medical Examiner

3min

16.

The Reality of the Board Complaint Process

2min

17.

The Importance of Becoming a Better Therapist

2min

18.

The Ethics of Therapy

2min

19.

The Red Flag of Therapy Without a Treatment Plan

4min

20.

The Importance of Crisis Calls in Therapy

5min

21.

The Importance of Ethical Work for Therapists

5min

22.

The Therapeutic Relationship Between Therapist and Client After Therapy Ends

4min

23.

The Importance of Ending a Therapeutic Relationship

4min

24.

The Role of Therapists in Therapy

5min

25.

The Importance of Informed Consent in Therapy

3min

26.

The Importance of Apologizing for Mistakes

3min

27.

The Pros and Cons of Apology

5min

28.

The Importance of a Board Discipline Process

5min

It’s not unusual for clients to develop feelings for their therapist. It’s also not unusual for therapists to develop feelings for their clients. So why is it such a bad idea for a therapist to share (or act) on those feelings? Today’s guest Kate shares a story that illustrates exactly why, and Dr. Ben Caldwell rejoins us to talk about what should happen when clients and therapists develop feelings for one another.

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 Sentio Counseling Center – high-quality, low-fee online therapy in California with immediate availability for new clients.

Introduction: 0:00 – 8:40

Part One: 8:40 – 44:35

Part Two: 44:35 – 1:30:32

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