Share
Morning meditations created for women or anyone who feels called to listen. 💗 Start your day with a moment of mindfulness with the Morning Meditation for Women podcast. Whether you’re new to meditation, trying to kickstart your meditation practice, or a seasoned meditator, you’ll love these quick meditations designed to start your day with intention, love and a deep sense of peace. Brought to you by the Women’s Meditation Network and hosted by Katie Krimitsos. Get more meditation resources a ...
…
continue reading
Why It’s Hard for Therapists to Be Friends: Understanding Boundaries, Identity, and Reciprocity
The Modern Therapist's Survival Guide with Curt Widhalm and Katie Vernoy
Manage episode 494328775 series 3377161
Content provided by Katie Vernoy, Curt Widhalm, and LMFT. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by Katie Vernoy, Curt Widhalm, and LMFT or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://staging.podcastplayer.com/legal.
Why It’s Hard for Therapists to Be Friends
Curt and Katie chat about why therapists often struggle with friendships—especially with non-therapists. They explore the impact of emotional labor, overidentifying as caretakers, and the challenges of setting boundaries and expressing needs in personal relationships.
Key Takeaways:
Therapists often default to caretaking in friendships, especially if they have a history of being “the helper.”
Emotional exhaustion from client work can make socializing difficult.
Confidentiality and identity boundaries limit what therapists can share about their day.
Friendships become healthier when therapists drop the therapist role and prioritize reciprocity.
Intentional communication and boundary-setting help create sustainable relationships.
More information and transcripts available at:
https://mtsgpodcast.com
Join the Modern Therapist Community:
Linktree
Creative Credits:
Music by Crystal Grooms Mangano
Voiceover by DW McCann
448 episodes
))
