Are you considering starting your own private practice? Congratulations! However, you may not be aware of the effort required to make it a success. In this series of posts, I will describe all of the non-clinical tasks I do in my practice and approximately how much effort each task requires. Be sure to follow this […]
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How Therapists Can Avoid Scammers
Because it is our job to believe in human potential, therapists can often get fooled by scams. In this post, I will outline some common scams, and provide tips for avoiding them.
When Clients Have Hidden Agendas, Part 2
In this post, I provide suggestions for how to handle hidden agendas in therapy.
When Clients Have Hidden Agendas – Part 1
Clients always tell the truth, right? Wrong! In this series of posts, I will discuss why clients sometimes have hidden agendas and how you should respond.
Online Confidentiality
Do not discuss clinical cases online! In this post, I’ll discuss why.
Inspiring Client Confidence
Your client’s confidence in your ability paves the way for therapeutic change. Here’s how to appear confident when you feel nervous.
How To Recognize Sexual Harassers
Heads up ladies! This one’s for you. If you are a female sex therapist, you are likely to get inappropriate calls from male “clients.” In this post, I will help you recognize when this is happening and offer suggestions for how to handle it.
Live Note Taking?
We all know we need to take notes of our sessions, but should we do so while the client is talking?
How To Be A SuperShrink
In this post, I will tell you one thing you can do to be a SuperShrink!
How To Form a Peer Support Group
Peer support groups are very beneficial but can be difficult to find. In this post, I will make some suggestions for forming your own peer support group.