Trying to get clients to see you regularly, until their issues are resolved, can present many challenges. Please read on for some suggestions on how to handle this vexing issue.
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One Important Way To Build Therapeutic Alliance
We all know that empathy and unconditional positive regard are essential to the quality of the therapeutic relationship. But that isn’t enough to build solid working relationships with clients.
High Conflict Couples
What should you do when couples fight in your office?
Selecting Treatment Modality
You’ve learned about different theoretical orientations and the accompanying interventions in your graduate program. You may have even figured out which theory, or theories, best fit you as a counselor. But what about the client? How do you know what is a best fit for them?
Running Into Clients Outside The Therapy Room
What do you do if you see a client at the grocery store? Do you ignore them? Say “hello” back? What if they opt to disclose your relationship?
The Limits of Self-Disclosure
You have learned in your master’s program that appropriate self-disclosure can provide therapeutic benefit. But, how do you know what to disclose and when?
What To Wear: Therapist Edition (Update)
Have you ever wondered what to wear? Yes, your clothing choices DO impact your clients, but maybe not in the way that you thought. This article will address clothing options for female therapists.
Think Before You App!
With all of the really cool developments in technology, clients can carry counseling guidance in their pocket by way of therapy apps for smartphones. Although these can be valuable tools, some caution is in order.
Don’t Direct The Client!
Sometimes it is tempting to tell the client what to do. After all, as counselors we are trained in healthy human behavior! But we know from our training that giving advice can actually harm the client. So, what do we do instead?
An Expert Lineup
If you are in private practice, or are considering it, you must wear a lot of hats. Your clinical skill is essential, of course, but there are other skills you must have in order to be successful. In this post, I will provide a list of professionals that will help you.
