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SMART goals are one of the most widely used frameworks in clinical practice (and one of the most often misapplied). Here is a FREE template for writing goals that are clear, measurable, and genuinely useful for your clients.
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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.
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.
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What implicit bias is, why it matters in clinical practice, and how the right training can help you provide more equitable care.
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SOAP notes are one of the most essential tools in clinical practice. Here is what every therapist needs to know — plus a free template to download.
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The phone rings at 2:13 a.m. Maria doesn’t need to check the caller ID—she already knows. Her adult son’s voice is unsteady, alternating between urgency and apology, asking for help, “just this one more time.” By morning, Maria will replay the conversation, questioning every response: Did...
When you think back to your experiences with previous supervisors, what comes to mind? Are you reminded of a time when you received support, encouragement and feedback? Or, are you reminded of criticism, unreasonable expectations, and lack of guidance? Supervision experiences in the mental health field can vastly vary....
There’s a gap at the center of clinical training that most of us don’t discover until we’re standing right in front of it.As therapists, we learn CBT, psychodynamic theory, trauma-informed frameworks and numerous other modalities. What we receive far less training in is one of the most clinically comp...
Cognitive Behavior Therapy first emerged in the late 1970s and in 1980s as a new treatment approach for depression (Beck et al 1979) and anxiety (Beck et al 1985). This was an exciting advent of a highly structure, collaborative and short-term treatment (12-16 sessions) for these disorders and an impressive literature...
Check out this video blog from one of our popular presenters, Dr. Daphne Fatter! Her discussion includes ensuring software for bilateral stimulation is set up before sessions, using full-screen monitors for effective eye movement tracking, and positioning the camera to see the client's chest for breathing cue...
Substance use, like poverty, is often looked upon as a moral issue in the United States. Who deserves help? Under what conditions? What kind of help should they get? And, most importantly, who should pay for it? As a clinician who practices a harm reduction approach, I believe that these are the wrong questions. When w...
We are excited to present on the topic of treating Substance Use Disorders (SUD) and Eating Disorders (ED). It is not uncommon for providers and treatment programs to focus on one of these areas while possibly missing or neglecting the other. Research has demonstrated that these two disorders often co-occur, increasing...
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