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From Clinician to Business Owner

The Mindset Shift That Shapes a Sustainable Private Practice

The moment a therapist opens a private practice, they become something they were never trained to be — a business owner. Francisca Mix on why embracing that identity early is one of the most important things a clinician can do.

Francisca F. Mix, MA, LPC, ACS, BC-DMT

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From Clinician to Business Owner

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Putting the "B" in CBT: Why Behavioral Activation Belongs in Every Depression Treatment Plan
Therapy Topics

Putting the "B" in CBT: Why Behavioral Activation Belongs in Every Depression Treatment Plan

Cognitive interventions are only half the story when it comes to treating depression. Dr. John Ludgate on why behavioral activation belongs in every CBT treatment plan (as well as how to implement it).

John Ludgate, Ph.D.
Impact CE, NSSI, Self Harm

Understanding and Recovering from Non-Suicidal Self-Injury (NSSI)

Diane Bigler, LCSW, LSCSW
Grief Rituals, Impact CE

Love With Nowhere to Go: Supporting Clients Through Grief, Rituals, and Continuing Bonds

Tiffani Dilworth, MA, LCPC, FT
Habit Reversal Training, Madina Alam, Impact CE

Habit Reversal Training: What It Is, How It Works, and Why Your Clients Needed It Yesterday

Madina Alam
Kinesio Taping, Impact CE

Stick With It: The Science and Skill of Kinesiology Taping

Dr. Meghan Braun, PT, DPT, MTC, CSCS, HSP
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Therapist Self Care

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Navigating Race-Based Stress and Microaggressions in the Workplace
Therapist Self Care

Navigating Race-Based Stress and Microaggressions in the Workplace

Race-based stress and microaggressions do not disappear in mission-driven workplaces. Brandon Jones on the patterns, frameworks, and practical skills every helping professional needs to respond more skillfully.

Brandon Jones, MA
Nervous System Protection for Helpers, Impact CE

What Supervision Can’t Fix: Nervous System Protection for Helpers

Christine Baker, PhD, LPC-S, CSAT
A woman sitting on a grey couch hugging herself.

The Importance of Self Care for Therapists

John Ludgate, Ph.D.
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Using Journaling for Setting Intentions: Rituals of Reflection

Anjali Mani
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Resilient Roots: Rethinking Wellness for Helping Professionals

Christina Marsack-Topolewski, Ph.D., LMSW
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What Are DAP Notes?
Profession

What Are DAP Notes?

DAP notes offer a simpler, faster alternative to traditional documentation formats — without sacrificing the clinical clarity that good record-keeping requires. Here is everything you need to know, plus a free template to use in your daily practice.

Impact CE Staff
Implicit Bias, Impact C

Implicit Bias in the Therapy Room

Impact CE Staff
IMPACT CE, What are SOAP notes?

What Are SOAP Notes?: A Therapist's Guide to One of the Most Essential Tools in Clinical Practice

Impact CE Staff
A woman wearing a grey shirt with long brown hair sitting in a white chair. Behind her, a man lays on a couch with a bottle of liqour and a cup in his hand. The woman is holding her head in her hand.

When Addiction Impacts the Family System: Strategies for Support and Stability

Diane Bigler, LCSW, LSCSW
Two women, one seated at a desk with a laptop, the other leaning over her shoulder with her arm reached out as they speak, looking at the same laptop.

The Supervision Compass: Guiding Clinicians Toward Competence and Confidence

Diane Bigler, LCSW, LSCSW
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CE News

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SAMHSA's New Family Guide to Substance Use Care Is Now Available (and Worth Sharing with Your Clients)
CE News

SAMHSA's New Family Guide to Substance Use Care Is Now Available (and Worth Sharing with Your Clients)

A free, practical new resource from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration offers families the guidance they need to navigate one of the most complex and emotionally demanding journeys a family can face.

Impact CE Staff
July Observances 2026 Impact CE

On the Calendar: Observances in July

Impact CE Staff
Pride Month and Alzheimer's Awareness, Impact CE

On the Calendar: Observances & Awareness in June

Impact CE Staff
May is AAPI Heritage and Mental Health Awareness Month at Impact CE

On the Calendar: Observances & Awareness in May: May is Mental Health Awareness Month and AAPI Heritage Month.

Impact CE Staff
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5 Self-Paced Courses to Support Recovery & Take Down Tobacco

Impact CE Staff
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What If Anxiety Has Only One True Source?
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What If Anxiety Has Only One True Source?

What's really at the root of anxiety? Ahead of his live CE webinar on Saturday, May 2nd, Dr. Todd Pressman shares a preview of the framework that may change how we understand, and treat, fear. 📘 Course: Deconstructing Anxiety: A New Approach to Understanding and Treating Anxiety Disorders (ID: 104527)Q: What...

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Q&A with Dr. John Ludgate: A Preview into his Upcoming CBT Series

John Ludgate, Ph.D.

Minority Mental Health - Unveiling Shame: Nurturing Resilience and Agency

Sarah Buino, LCSW, RDDP, CADC, CDWF

Q&A: More with Dr. Kathryn Krase on Professional Boundaries in Mental Health

Kathryn Krase, Ph.D., J.D., M.S.W.

Q&A: Dr. Kathryn Krase on Professional Boundaries in Mental Health

Kathryn Krase, Ph.D., J.D., M.S.W.
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