It seems that everywhere I go . . . to online discussion lists, in networking groups across town, at professional development workshops, and in working with my own supervisees . . . the topics of wellness, burnout, vicarious trauma, and compassion fatigue are being talked about by mental health {...}
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Ethics
What To Do When Your Former Client Follows You On Twitter (Part 2 of 2)
On Tuesday, I talked with you about some of the ethical considerations and best practices when your client / former client tries to follow you on Twitter. In one of her emails to me this same therapist also brought up her sincere desire to remain as transparent as possible with her clients. That's {...}
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How To Announce Your New Private Practice in Mental Health
Are you thinking about leaving your current place of employment to venture into private practice on your own? If so, you may share Barbara Salkewicz' concern. Barbara is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Brick, New Jersey who wrote me earlier this month. She says . . .
Hi Tamara,
Hope this {...}
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Disaster Planning For Your Private Practice
Whether you are just starting your private practice or you are a seasoned professional, you and your office are not immune from fires, floods, earthquakes, tornadoes, tsunamis, volcanoes and other natural disasters. That's why I've invited Julie Uhernik, RN, LPC to guest post today. {...}
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