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Podcast: Colleague Down the Hall
Episode: When to Refer Out: Professional and Practical Guidelines for Therapists
Description: In today's episode, I discuss the importance of referring clients out when their needs exceed a therapist's training or specialization along with some personal needs for the therapist. Therapists need to consider clinical competence, ethical and legal considerations, and dual relationships when deciding to refer a client out. I also address common concerns and challenges therapists face when deciding to refer clients as well as provide strategies for managing challenging cases in therapy. "We also need to look at personal and logistical factors. We've all had those moments when a particular client triggers an emotional...