TheTheraPodcast is hosted by Dr. Martin Wesley and Dr. David Whittinghill. They are both veteran therapists and counseling professors. They both bring insight and commentary from the world of mental health treatment and higher education mixed with politics, religion and the latest research and breaking news. Their wisdom is mixed well with a dose of humor, empathy, and expertise.
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TheTheraPodcast is hosted by Dr. Martin Wesley and Dr. David Whittinghill. They are both veteran therapists and counseling professors. They both bring insight and commentary from the world of mental health treatment and higher education mixed with politics, religion and the latest research and breaking news. Their wisdom is mixed well with a dose of humor, empathy, and expertise.
Beyond the Exam: Rethinking Counselor Assessment, Gatekeeping, and Faculty Culture
Therapodcast
1 hour 5 minutes
2 months ago
Beyond the Exam: Rethinking Counselor Assessment, Gatekeeping, and Faculty Culture
In this thought-provoking episode, Dr. Martin Wesley and Dr. David Whittinghill, along with guests Dr. Eric Beeson, Dr. Matt Buckley, Dr. Jerry Juhnke, Dr. Jill Sauerheber, and Dr. Giscard Petion, tackle the evolving challenges of assessing counseling students in a complex, people-centered profession. From video vignettes and AI simulations to the realities of gatekeeping, faculty dynamics, and accreditation hurdles, this conversation explores what’s working and what needs to change. The group unpacks national testing redundancy, student quality concerns, and more, all while advocating for innovation, integrity, and diversity in counselor education.
Therapodcast
TheTheraPodcast is hosted by Dr. Martin Wesley and Dr. David Whittinghill. They are both veteran therapists and counseling professors. They both bring insight and commentary from the world of mental health treatment and higher education mixed with politics, religion and the latest research and breaking news. Their wisdom is mixed well with a dose of humor, empathy, and expertise.
