Top Therapy Documentation Mistakes to Avoid in Clinical Notes
Consistent and accurate documentation represents a crucial component of any mental health treatment. All therapists are required to maintain progress notes on their clients’ behalf. These notes track progress, and they enable clients using health insurance to continue receiving coverage for clinical services. That said, therapists often find writing notes to be tedious and overwhelming. […]
Marketing Mistakes Therapists Make Impacting Growth
While many therapists are taught the importance of theoretical orientation, clinical excellence, and adhering to laws and ethics, there’s often little attention given to marketing. As a result, many successful therapists struggle to fill their caseload or gain recognition. Even if you are a skilled practitioner, your business could flounder without effective marketing. Failing to […]
Managing a Client Crisis – Steps for Therapists
Every therapist needs to be prepared to assess, manage, and reconcile crises. In more acute settings, clinicians are generally trained to adhere to established protocols. When there is milieu-based care, each member of the team has specific responsibility for crisis management. But even in outpatient settings, where crises may be less typical, therapists still need […]
How to Really Maximize Your Time: 15 Productivity Tips for Therapists
Research shows that, in all industries, the average worker is productive for just about 60% of the day. 100% isn’t necessarily the goal, but improving productivity can help you feel more confident and balanced at work. If you have your own practice, boosting overall productivity can also help you obtain more clients and retain more […]
Humor in Therapy – Strengthen Client Connections
Therapy is generally serious and for a good reason. People come to treatment because they want relief. They need professional support for their mental health, and they deserve to work with someone who can competently treat their symptoms. With that in mind, the idea of laughing together in therapy may seem counterintuitive. But therapy laughter […]
AI Revolution in Behavioral Health – A New Era Begins
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is fundamentally transforming sectors across the globe, and healthcare is no exception. One particular area ripe for disruption is behavioral health, a field historically fraught with challenges including accessibility, under-diagnosis, and an often overwhelming administrative burden. As technology advances, AI presents a promising solution to these issues, poised to bring about a […]