I’ve written previously about the ethical challenges of writing letters for emotional support animals. Because of recent developments that have been reported in the news regarding this topic, it’s time for an update.
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Inappropriate Questions
We can’t do therapy without asking questions. But, are all questions appropriate?
Goal Setting for 2018
A brand new year, 2018, will be upon us before you know it. So, now is a great time to start thinking about your professional goals.
The Initial Client Contact: Balancing Empathy With Logistics – Part 2
In the last post, we discussed the reasons for avoiding detailed conversations about the client’s issue(s) at first contact. In this post, I will provide specific suggestions on how to establish empathy without violating boundaries.
The Initial Client Contact: Balancing Empathy and Logistics – Part 1
If you are in private practice, it is likely that your first client contact will be over the phone. How do you connect with the potential client appropriately and ethically?
Cancelling Sessions
Although we consider the therapy hour to be sacred, life sometimes gets in the way of counseling appointments, both for clients and therapists. Therefore, it’s important to establish a cancellation policy.
Managing Confidentiality in Couples and Individual Therapy
Managing confidentiality can be tricky when you are combining joint and individual sessions. Here are some considerations before you switch modes from couples therapy to individual or visa versa:
Insurance and EAPs – The Basics (Part 2)
Are you in private practice and confused about how to process insurance claims? In this post, I will explain the basics.
Insurance and EAPs – The Basics (Part 1)
Are you in private practice and considering accepting insurance? If so, this series of posts is for you.
Ending Sessions On Time
Do you struggle to end your sessions on time? In this post, I’ll share some tips that could be helpful.