Today we explore the media depiction of therapy and some of the best and worst television therapists and how that can impact client's perception of what therapy. We discuss how to some of those things should be handled and what to do if you know a professional that is engaging in these types of behaviors. It's important to remember that as many other professions Therapy is DRAMATIZED IN THE MEDIA.

Today we dive into Community Mental Health and explore the Pros & Cons of working in this unique setting. We discuss the good, the bad, and the ugly. We discuss some of the unique challenges and ways that providers can assess if this is the best setting for them.

In this episode we dive into how therapist navigate separating their personal beliefs, preferences, and perspectives when working with clients. We also navigate how providers can support their clients who may have differing views while still maintaining self-care.

Today we dive into "Cuddle Comfort" and how physical touch can be utilized in a therapeutic setting. We discuss how to maintain appropriate boundaries in the realm of physical touch. We navigate how each provider may approach nuances related to comfort and physical touch emphasizing the importance of maintaining healthy boundaries.

Today we dive into the uncomfortable topic of how to "break up with your therapist". We explore reasons you may need to find a new provider and how to navigate that discomfort and know the signs.

Today we dive into the infamous "NO SHOW" we explore the challenges of dealing with client's that don't show up or provide any form of communication and the impact it has on providers. We discuss alternatives to client "NO SHOW" and express the provider perspective regarding policies.

In this episode we talk about being "GHOSTED" and how we navigate when clients ghost providers as well as offer suggestions for clients struggling with how to navigate when a provider is not the best fit or their needs to be disruptions in care. We also navigate how it feels to be ghosted as a provider.

This week we dive into another UNETHICAL TOPIC in which we explore the implications of having poor boundaries with clients and the negative impact mental instability of mental health professional has on their ability to support their clients. We address the case of a Houston Therapist who allegedly held a client at gunpoint. We provide insight on expectations and boundaries regarding romantic relationships.