Self-compassion, as per Kristin Neff, PhD, a pioneering self-compassion researcher, entails giving ourselves “the same kindness and care we’d give a good friend.” Self-kindness will not only help increase our ability to cope with difficulties, but also help us succeed. A few weeks ago, I was most fortunate in being able to meet Dr Kristin […]
Best in Mental Health: Advocate and Grow!
Mental Health Roundup 6/26/17 – 7/16/17 This contains some of the latest news in social work, healthcare, private practice and more! It may assist you in better understanding self-disclosure, the do’s and don’ts with respect to accepting gifts from clients, how to employ CBT with clients with Borderline Personality Disorder, use technology to aid your teaching (and […]
HIPAA Compliance: Private Practice Security Tips
HIPAA compliance private practice guide: Roy Huggins explains HIPAA security for therapists including secure email/texting (Hushmail, Signal), payment processing (Square, Stripe), online therapy best practices, electronic record-keeping with encryption (FileVault 2, BitLocker), website requirements, and secure intake forms. Includes training recommendations and free resources.
Best in Mental Health: Increase Your Skills
Mental Health Roundup 6/12/17 – 6/25/17 This contains some of the latest news in social work, healthcare, private practice and more! It may assist you in establishing rapport with your clients, building your cultural competence, parenting, understanding the new technology standards for social workers, and running groups. This wrap-up’s main themes are: Therapy and Relationships Advocacy Healthcare Social […]
Best in Mental Health: What You Need to Know
Mental Health Roundup 5/22/17 – 6/11/17 This contains some of the latest news in social work, healthcare, private practice and more! It may assist you in preventing suicide, addressing your clients’ social needs (and improving their overall health), parenting, using digital tools, and building referrals. This wrap-up’s main themes are: Therapy and Relationships Healthcare Advocacy Self Care/Inspiration Social Work, […]
