Dr. Keely Kolmes of San Francisco continues to be a valuable resource for therapists engaging in social media. Check out her blog post dated August 5th in which she exposes the privacy concerns caused by Psychology Today's newly implemented call tracking.
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Online Resources For Evidence-Based Treatment In Counseling
Although I'm not a fan of "manualized" treatment of clients, according to professional standards of care and the American Counseling Association's Code of Ethics (Section C on Professional Responsibility), a professional counselor has a "responsibility to engage in counseling practices that are {...}
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21 Things For Counselors To Consider When Building A Website
There is a lot that goes into creating a website for your private practice. Even if you don't want to spend the money right now, you need to think ahead of time about the many components that go into the development of your website. Here is a starter list of things to consider.
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How To Control Your Online Identity
If you are a mental health professional (or an allied health professiona) with an online presence, then you know how critical it is that you control your online identity. It's not a matter of simply slapping up a website or blog. You need to stay on top of how you name is being used and who else {...}
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