EPISODE · Mar 24, 2025 · 16 MIN
Therapist Ethics & Coaching Boundaries: Learning from The Ruby Franke Story
from Thriving Therapist Talk: Business and Marketing Tips for Therapists · host Nadene van der Linden, Clinical Psychologist & Coach to Therapists
Ever been enouraged to create a community for your business so you can make more money and create recurring revenue? Communities can be great AND they need to be safe, ethical and focused on the member's needs not just a way to make recurring revenue. In this episode of Thriving Therapists Talk, Nadene discusses the troubling story of Ruby Franke and her therapist/coach Jodie Hildebrandt, focusing on the implications for coaching ethics and community building. The conversation highlights the dangers of misleading credentials, the importance of creating safe coaching environments, and the need for client independence. Nadene emphasizes the significance of maintaining professional boundaries and encourages therapists to foster client agency, ensuring that clients can thrive without prolonged dependency on their coaches.Get weekly inspiration and insights straight to your inbox, plus special offers and updates. Sign up here
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Ever been enouraged to create a community for your business so you can make more money and create recurring revenue? Communities can be great AND they need to be safe, ethical and focused on the member's needs not just a way to make recurring revenue. In this episode of Thriving Therapists Talk, Nadene discusses the troubling story of Ruby Franke and her therapist/coach Jodie Hildebrandt, focusing on the implications for coaching ethics and community building. The conversation highlights the dangers of misleading credentials, the importance of creating safe coaching environments, and the need for client independence. Nadene emphasizes the significance of maintaining professional boundaries and encourages therapists to foster client agency, ensuring that clients can thrive without prolonged dependency on their coaches.Get weekly inspiration and insights straight to your inbox, plus special offers and updates. Sign up here
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