Summer is waning and many of us have been out of the office for some long overdue respite and self-care.
Last year, I sent one of my colleagues, Christine Garcia, MA, LPC, an email while she was out of the office and, in response, received an email from her autoresponder.
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Coverage
Coordination Of Client Care During Therapist’s Absence
Earlier this year, I was hanging out on one of the discussion boards for mental health professionals on LinkedIn when I ran across a conversation about after hours emergency coverage. I was particularly impressed with how one Licensed Clinical Social Worker in New Jersey, Beth Answorth, addresses {...}
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Oh, Yes, You ARE! On Call 24 / 7
My colleague, Bonnie Goetz, MA, LPC, NCC wrote in on the Denver Therapists Network online discussion list asking for help . Having just had this conversation earlier this year in my Peer Consultation and Supervision Group, I asked her if I might address it here on my blog so that others can join {...}
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How Do You Handle Your Practice’ Needs On Weekends And Off-The-Clock
What is your off-the-clock strategy for managing your private practice?
Do you use an answering service?
Do you remain on call 24/7?
Do you refuse to speak to clients when you are out of the office?
Do you trade off with other professionals?
I'm eager to hear what you do to cover your {...}
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