Join us as we hear from Devon who shares her experience of being both a therapist and Mrs. North Dakota America. She discusses how she got into the world of pageants and the challenges of balancing her roles. Devon highlights the importance of self-disclosure and building rapport with clients, as well as navigating the boundaries of visibility in a small community. She shares strategies for managing client curiosity and maintaining confidentiality. Devon emphasizes the value of authenticity and being seen as a therapist, while also pursuing personal interests.

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Communicating with clients is already hard, but imagine how much harder it gets when your client criticizes your Mandarin language skills and requests a transfer. Cat shares this experience and reflects on the power dynamics as she struggled to find a balance between her therapeutic style and the client's needs. Through supervision and self-reflection, she learns to put aside her ego and approach the client with empathy and validation. The rupture and repair process in therapy is explored, and Cat emphasizes the importance of not taking criticism personally and understanding the client's struggles.

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What happens when your clinical judgment and employer expectations conflict? In this episode, Liana shares her experience working in a substance abuse outpatient treatment center where fraternization between clients was strictly prohibited. She discusses the challenges of navigating this rule and the impact it had on her therapeutic relationship with a client who was involved in a relationship with another client. Liana also talks about the conflict between confidentiality and the obligation to disclose details about her client to her employer, as well as the negative response she received from her supervisors when she disclosed the situation. The episode highlights the tension between following workplace rules and maintaining ethical standards as a therapist.

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