120. Hard Conversations

What happens when a therapist doesn’t want to work with a client? What should happen? Tom shares his experience with a therapist who chose avoidance over honesty, and we discuss ten types of hard conversations that frequently give therapists anxiety. Plus, is Steve Carrell a good enough TV therapist to avoid getting murdered?

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Introduction: 0:00 – 11:00

Part One: 11:00 – 37:54

Part Two: 37:54 – 1:37:40

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Show Notes:

• The Patient on Hulu
• Sentio Counseling Center: Affordable Online Therapy for Californians
• Why Therapy Is Broken
• Social Workers’ Ethical Responsibilities to Clients