68. Misdiagnosing Clients (with Dr. Christine King and Dr. Ben Caldwell)

Dr. Christine King experienced three concussions when she was a child. The symptoms of her brain injury were misunderstood and later assumed to be the result of childhood sexual abuse, sending Christine on a pathologized path that took decades for her to undo. We hear her story and also speak with Dr. Ben Caldwell about how therapists can attune to client symptoms, make good referrals, and avoid misdiagnoses when they lack relevant knowledge beyond their scope of practice. Thank you for listening. To support the show and receive access to regular bonus episodes, check out the Very Bad Therapy Patreon community. Introduction: 0:00 – 12:27 Part One: 12:27 – 44:34 Part Two: 44:34 – 1:20:53 Part Three:  1:20:53 – 1:27:13 Very Bad Therapy: Website / Facebook / Tell Us Your Story Ben Fineman Counseling - Therapy for Young Professionals  (Benjamin Michael Fineman - Registered Associate MFT #119754 - Supervised by Curt Widhalm, LMFT #47333) Show Notes: Donate to Bideawee Animal Shelter What Didn't Happen: A memoir Multicultural Orientation Deliberate Practice Online Training Deliberate Practice Institute Website SimplePractice Learning