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Podcast: The Modern Therapist's Survival Guide with Curt Widhalm and Katie Vernoy
Episode: The Epstein Files Fallout: Navigating Client Trauma, Justice Fatigue, and Clinical Responsibility
Description: The Epstein Files Fallout: Navigating Client Trauma, Justice Fatigue, and Clinical Responsibility
In this episode of the Modern Therapist’s Survival Guide, Curt Widhalm and Katie Vernoy explore the emotional and clinical fallout following the release of the Epstein files. Rather than reacting to breaking news, they focus on what happens after the headlines fade—when trauma resurfaces, justice feels out of reach, and both clients and therapists are left carrying the weight.
This conversation examines how trauma responses show up in the therapy room, how therapists can avoid minimization or burnout, and what clinical resp...