Manage Your Energy for Optimal Ethical Therapy Is there a connection between ethics, performance and self-care? Absolutely! According to Mary Jo Barrett, MSW, there is not only a link between these elements but she argues that it is not ethical for a social worker (or other mental health provider) to not be emotionally or physically […]
Social Worker on a Job Interview: Client with Psychotic Symptoms Shows Up…
Have you ever been asked on an interview for a prospective new social work position: How would you react to a person who just walked in and appears to be psychotic? To help you be prepared for such a question, I consulted with Andrea Goldberg, LCSW who has over 25 years of experience as a psychotherapist, […]
The Surprising Reason We Beat Ourselves Up (and What to Do About It)
Do you tend to be kind and compassionate toward others but have difficulties in showing such kindness toward yourself? Do you find yourself being too critical about yourself in some areas and then you beat yourself up for not being able to quiet that inner critic? I know that I need some work in this […]
4 First Session Strategies Every Therapist Should Know
Most clients drop out after one session. Learn 4 first therapy session strategies from Robert Taibbi, LCSW: understand issues quickly, help clients feel differently before leaving your office. Key first session with client approaches include taking charge, thinking like a detective, not being timid, and fixing mistakes immediately. Improve client retention with these solution-oriented techniques.
The Zen of Online Marketing for Private Practice
Are you a social worker or other mental health provider who would like to create your own website? Are you also rather new to the world of social media? If yes, you are likely to find the e-book Internet Marketing for Therapists Made Easy by Cathy Hanville, LCSW, very helpful. This e-book covers the following topics: Website design […]
