Am I a Bad Therapist?

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 been so much that has been just incredible about this journey and it's not an easy decision to take a step away.  We have tremendously loved building this platform of destigmatizing therapists' work in the therapy room and the humanness of what we do. Our mission hasn't changed, it just might take look a little different coming from both of us. We're all still in this together so this is not goodbye, this is see you later and take care.  Connect with Kathryn inside the Therapist Network [http://www.teletherapistnetwork.com/]or join the Network on Instagram. Connect with Allie on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/thejoyoftherapy/], access the Creative Intervention Library [https://www.cccs.care/creative-intervention-library], or shop all things mental health on her Etsy store [https://www.etsy.com/shop/TheJoyofTherapy]! Do you need professional podcast production, editing, or music? Connect with our amazing producer, Austin [https://www.instagram.com/airforeffect/]! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/am-i-a-bad-therapist/support [https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/am-i-a-bad-therapist/support]

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 turns. Come laugh with us in this hilarious and unbelievable episode that has a surprisingly insightful ending. Connect with our sponsor, Jane [http://jane.app/mentalhealth], 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! [https://anchor.fm/am-i-a-bad-therapist/support] Check out our new merch [http://abadtherapist.com/shop], filled with plenty of sarcasm and bad therapist humor! Follow Am I a Bad Therapist on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/abadtherapistpod/] for sneak peeks, previews, and all of the latest information about the podcast! Connect with Candace on Instagram [http://www.instagram.com/cmr_creativecounselor] here or on her website [https://candaceressler.wixsite.com/creativecounselor]. Connect with Kathryn inside the Therapist Network [http://www.teletherapistnetwork.com/]or join the Network on Instagram. Connect with Allie on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/thejoyoftherapy/], access the Creative Intervention Library [https://www.cccs.care/creative-intervention-library], or shop all things mental health on her Etsy store [https://www.etsy.com/shop/TheJoyofTherapy]! Do you need professional podcast production, editing, or music? Connect with our amazing producer, Austin [https://www.instagram.com/airforeffect/]! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/am-i-a-bad-therapist/support [https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/am-i-a-bad-therapist/support]

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 personal journey of creating and maintaining the humorous, and sometimes controversial, public social media account for therapists. We dive deep and discuss the impact of complex mental health information being explained in shorter and shorter clips on social media and how it can influence our client's perceptions of themselves. Connect with our sponsor, Jane [http://jane.app/mentalhealth], 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! [https://anchor.fm/am-i-a-bad-therapist/support] Check out our new merch [http://abadtherapist.com/shop], filled with plenty of sarcasm and bad therapist humor! Follow Am I a Bad Therapist on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/abadtherapistpod/] for sneak peeks, previews, and all of the latest information about the podcast! Connect with Cate on her Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/therapist.memes.fordramaqueens/?hl=en] Connect with Kathryn inside the The Therapist Network [http://www.teletherapistnetwork.com/]or join the Network on Instagram. Connect with Allie on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/thejoyoftherapy/], access the Creative Intervention Library [https://www.cccs.care/creative-intervention-library], or shop all things mental health on her Etsy store [https://www.etsy.com/shop/TheJoyofTherapy]! Do you need professional podcast production, editing, or music? Connect with our amazing producer, Austin [https://www.instagram.com/airforeffect/]! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/am-i-a-bad-therapist/support [https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/am-i-a-bad-therapist/support]

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 decision of how to disclose this to her client and take care of her own needs. Candace emphasizes the importance of authenticity and self-disclosure in building rapport with clients. She also reflects on the unrealistic standards therapists often hold themselves to and the need to prioritize self-care. Connect with our sponsor, Jane [http://jane.app/mentalhealth], 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! [https://anchor.fm/am-i-a-bad-therapist/support] Check out our new merch [http://abadtherapist.com/shop], filled with plenty of sarcasm and bad therapist humor! Follow Am I a Bad Therapist on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/abadtherapistpod/] for sneak peeks, previews, and all of the latest information about the podcast! Connect with Candace on Instagram [http://www.instagram.com/cmr_creativecounselor] here or on her website [https://candaceressler.wixsite.com/creativecounselor]. Connect with Kathryn inside the Therapist Network [http://www.teletherapistnetwork.com/]or join the Network on Instagram. Connect with Allie on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/thejoyoftherapy/], access the Creative Intervention Library [https://www.cccs.care/creative-intervention-library], or shop all things mental health on her Etsy store [https://www.etsy.com/shop/TheJoyofTherapy]! Do you need professional podcast production, editing, or music? Connect with our amazing producer, Austin [https://www.instagram.com/airforeffect/]! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/am-i-a-bad-therapist/support [https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/am-i-a-bad-therapist/support]

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 program, he took a break to focus on his healing and growth. Bradley emphasizes the importance of understanding and supporting neurodivergent individuals in therapy, and the need for more awareness and resources in the field. He also shares about how to find a balance between acknowledging a diagnosis but not letting it define you, and recognizing that disability does not mean inability. Connect with our sponsor, Jane [http://jane.app/mentalhealth], 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! [https://anchor.fm/am-i-a-bad-therapist/support] Check out our new merch [http://abadtherapist.com/shop], filled with plenty of sarcasm and bad therapist humor! Follow Am I a Bad Therapist on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/abadtherapistpod/] for sneak peeks, previews, and all of the latest information about the podcast! Connect with Bradley by emailing him here [http://bradley.archer@gmail.com/]. Connect with Kathryn inside the The Therapist Network [http://www.teletherapistnetwork.com/]or join the Network on Instagram. Connect with Allie on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/thejoyoftherapy/], access the Creative Intervention Library [https://www.cccs.care/creative-intervention-library], or shop all things mental health on her Etsy store [https://www.etsy.com/shop/TheJoyofTherapy]! Do you need professional podcast production, editing, or music? Connect with our amazing producer, Austin [https://www.instagram.com/airforeffect/]! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/am-i-a-bad-therapist/support [https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/am-i-a-bad-therapist/support]