If you’re on any therapy forums, part of a therapist group, or even currently becoming a therapist, you’ve undoubtedly seen people talking about therapists leaving the field. One of the most common questions we get from new therapists is how to know if the field is right for them given how much of a hard time they are having.
This week we discuss our theories about why so many new and seasoned therapists alike are leaving the field. We talk about the disillusionment that happens when we transition from student to therapist, how much the field requires of us personally, financially, and emotionally, and the trend of established practices mistreating new therapists to the point of burnout.
We also discuss the impact of our current unstable economy, the demands of capitalism, how little some therapists are being paid and what it means to be a therapist trained through an individual lens but realizing how big the systems are that impact our clients.
Being a therapist is not easy and we’re not surprised that the systems in place are forcing people to choose professions outside of therapy. But we feel a sense of sadness that so many incredibly gifted clinicians are needing to look elsewhere because of low pay, unrealistic work expectations from employers, and ever-increasing demands on the field as a whole.
Join us on Patreon for bonus content at www.patreon.com/edgeofthecouch or share your thoughts and questions via DM on Instagram @edgeofthecouchpod, email at connect@edgeofthecouch.com, or voice note at speakpipe.com/edgeofthecouch.
We have partnered with Janeapp, an all-in-one practice management software. You can learn more at Jane.app/mentalhealth. Or, if you are ready to get started, mention Edge of the Couch in the note during sign up.
Alison McCleary
www.alpenglowcounselling.com
@alpenglow_counselling on Instagram
Jordan Pickell
www.jordanpickellcounselling.ca
@jordanpickellcounselling on Instagram
Edge of the Couch
www.edgeofthecouch.com
@edgeofthecouchpod on Instagram
The Myth of Dressing Unprofessionally
As therapists, do we become desensitized to trauma stories?
Can therapists say "I'm proud of you" to clients?
Q+A Part 2 Dealing with a racist client, processing our own "stuff", and thoughts on homework
Q+A Part 1 Breaking up with a supervisor, using jargon, and a client says "You're pretty"
The therapeutic relationship is a place of experimentation and affirmation - Interview with Co-host Jordan Pickell
We're all going to die someday - Interview with Co-host Alison McCleary
When you are attracted to the client
When you disagree with your school
When the client wants to die
When you want to be friends with the client
When you have lived experience - Interview with Mimi Cole
When you can't help laughing
When you are chronically ill
When you fall in love with therapy - Interview with Chloe Powell
When you are a therapist in a pandemic
When the client won't cry
When you feel like an imposter
Trailer
Create your
podcast in
minutes
It is Free
Good Mood Revolution
Your Sleep Guru Podcast
Anxiety Slayer™ with Shann and Ananga
Men Do Talk Podcast
The Dr. John Delony Show
On Purpose with Jay Shetty