What Can Therapists Do When They Get a Life-Threatening Diagnosis? An interview with Patricia Ravitz, LMFT

Curt and Katie interview Patricia Ravitz, LMFT, on how she navigated her pancreatic cancer diagnosis as a therapist. We talk about what happens when a therapist must take time away from their practice without notice, what therapists can do to navigate seeing clients while in treatment, and how you and your clinical work can change when you’re facing mortality. We also talk about support and resources. 

Transcripts for this episode will be available at mtsgpodcast.com!

In this podcast episode, we talk about how therapists can manage their practice when facing a potentially life-threatening diagnosis

Curt and Katie asked their dear friend, Patricia Ravitz, LMFT to come talk about how she handled her practice after getting a cancer diagnosis. 

What happens when a therapist must suddenly take time away from their practice for medical treatment?

What can therapists do to continue to see clients while in chemotherapy?

How might your clinical work change when you’re facing mortality as a therapist?

What kind of support or resources should therapists use when facing a challenging diagnosis?

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