63. Therapy in Prison (with Kenneth E. Hartman)

Kenneth E. Hartman is a prison reform activist who served 38 years in the California prison system. He discusses his advocacy work, what mental health care looks like in prison, and his personal experiences of therapy – both good and bad. He also shares his thoughts on how therapists can play a role in the necessary social change at the heart of effective prison reform. Plus, Carrie discusses if it is ever justified to warn clients about using insurance.

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Introduction: 0:00 – 6:06

Part One: 6:06 – 1:04:22

Part Two: 1:04:22 – 1:26:25

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Ben Fineman | Counseling and Psychotherapy

(Benjamin Michael Fineman - Registered Associate MFT #119754 - Supervised by Curt Widhalm, LMFT #47333)

Show Notes:

• Contact Kenneth E. Hartman: [email protected]
• Donate to the Transformative in-Prison Workgroup 
• Mother California: A Story of Redemption 
• The Other Death Penalty Project
• The Catalyst Foundation
• Screening for Deception: The Tehachapi Malingering Scale
• Reforming Punishment: Psychological Limitations to the Pains of Imprisonment
• A California Prisoner Ripped Out Her Eye and Ate It. It’s a Sign of a Bigger Crisis That the State Tried to Downplay
• Reasons to Not Use Insurance for Mental Health Treatment
• SAMHSA – Federal Laws and Regulations
• Can You Ask About Mental Health When Hiring?
• Does Receiving Psychological Health Care Affect Security Clearance?
• The Pros and Cons of Using Health Insurance for Mental Health Care
• Will Mental Illness Affect Your Life Insurance Cost?
• Improving Cultural Responsiveness in Psychotherapy: An Interview with Dr. Jesse Owen
• 17 resources and organizations that support BIPOC mental health