In this episode, Felicia, also known as the Bad Therapist, shares her unique perspective on avoiding burnout in the therapy field. She discusses the importance of setting strong boundaries with clients and the challenges therapists face in maintaining those boundaries. Felicia also reflects on the unrealistic expectations placed on therapists to always be available and unaffected by abuse or rudeness. She emphasizes the need for therapists to prioritize their own well-being and challenges the notion that sacrificing personal needs makes one a better therapist. Felicia advocates for a shift in the therapy field towards a more supportive and compassionate approach. In this conversation, Jen Blanchette and Felicia discuss the taboo of talking about finances in therapy and the impact of low pay and gendered expectations on therapists. They explore the exploitation of therapists' labor and the clash between good therapist conditioning and advocating for financial security. They also discuss the influence of the healthcare system and tech companies on therapists' fees, as well as the need for support and roadmaps to navigate financial sustainability in private practice. Finally, they highlight the importance of self-care and finding joy in personal connections.
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More from Felicia: https://www.thebadtherapist.coach/
More from Jen: www.drjenblanchette.com
