Very Bad Therapy
Ben Fineman and Caroline WiitaVery Bad Therapy is a closer look at what goes wrong in the counseling room - and how it could go better - as told by the clients who survived.
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 151 | Founded | 6 years ago |
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| Categories | Mental HealthHealth & Fitness | ||||
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Carrie and Ben create their own model of therapy. Goal setting! Psychoeducation! Exploitation and worrisome sales tactics! What does it say about psychotherapy when our progressively cynical efforts to develop a modality end up mirroring some of the ... more
All therapy books have an oddly similar message: *This* form of therapy is the one that truly matters, and *this* science/philosophy/whatever is the key to understanding how human psychology actually works. These narratives can’t all be true, so are ... more
The vast majority of therapists enter their profession to help other people. Some become therapists to help themselves. Today’s episode features Millie, a client who found a therapist who seemed to good to be true – until the truth set in, months aft... more
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Thank you for creating a space for therapist to reflect and explore how to improve client care. As an LPC
Candidate I have found these stories invaluable in combatting burnout and imposter syndrome. I’ve incorporated some feedback informed treatment approaches in my own practice and feel more confident in repairing a rupture in the therapist client relationship.
Apple Podcasts5byron1015
United Statesa month ago - Cannot recommend
In the last episode the hosts just talk on and on about not liking their own podcast. Young people: not everything needs to be said aloud.
Apple Podcasts1BiyykUnited Statesa year ago - Hosts are likely giving very bad therapy
Podcast had a great premise, but unfortunately the hosts lack the experience and ability to appropriately research or cover the topics brought up by clients on the podcast. They also talk too much, and Ben in particular spends more time talking about what he thinks a client is probably feeling rather than allowing space for the guest to answer. The strongest episodes are when they bring on actual experts to reflect on the issues brought up by the guest. Based on this podcast, I would never want ... more
Apple Podcasts2NoJamCityUnited States2 years ago - Glad you’re taking a break
My first listen was the one on trauma informed care. Given the latest research (MRI imaging, etc), there is definitely a link between trauma and the brain/nervous system. Maybe do another literature search on a real repository like MedLine. I found this podcast to be I’ll-informed and black and white, which is never a good way to approach a platform that claims to want to inform. I agree that not all therapeutic techniques and therapists are effective, but this podcast seems to slam something th... more
Apple Podcasts1Notaboomer66United States2 years ago - Happy for you but sad as well
Thank you both for this. After I graduated, I still felt very lost in this field and had a lot of questions that I think you guys explored. I listened to all the episodes in like a year or less😅 and can say that it's helped me feel more at ease in the field. Ben I hope you are able to find the joy in this field because I so understand those feelings. I'm still finding it myself. Hope to see y'all back again some time.
Apple Podcasts5Rufels JUnited States2 years ago
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Apple Podcasts | #229 |  United Kingdom/Health & Fitness/Mental Health |
Apple Podcasts | #129 |  Sweden/Health & Fitness/Mental Health |
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