In this episode, we dive into the complexities of the therapeutic alliance and the real challenges psychiatrists face in everyday practice. From patients insisting on ADHD diagnoses and stimulant prescriptions to those requesting Xanax, disability paperwork, or resisting involuntary admission, we role play common clinical encounters and discuss practical strategies for navigating them. Drawing on concepts like collaboration and alliance, we highlight tools for psychiatrists, therapists, and clinicians to manage difficult conversations without burning out.

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