In March, I attended the Association for Women in Psychology’s annual conference in Salt Lake City, Utah. That’s where I met LeLaina Romero – a post-doctoral feminist clinician working toward licensure as a psychologist at The Meeting Point in Jamaica Plain, Massachussetts. A few days ago she {...}
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Gifts
First Things First: Office Policies For Your Consideration
I mentioned in a previous post that one of the things you can do when you don't yet have all the clients that you want is to get your office policies in order. What I meant to say is . . . whatever you do . . . don't think of waiting until your first client walks in the door to begin thinking about {...}
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10 Ways To Say “Thank You” To Your Mentor
Do you know of a more seasoned counselor who has helped you on your journey? Perhaps she has been generous with her time or put you in touch with a key player in your community or shared a terrific resource with you. That is the very person that you do not want to forget to thank.
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Muffins And Cameras And Artwork – Oh, My! When Clients Bring You Gifts
Over the last 20 years, I've had clients offer a variety of gifts . . . a bottle of wine, Christmas ornaments, their own artwork, frequent flier points on airlines, a digital camera, tickets to community events, a muffin from the local bakery, homemade cakes, and books. Early in my career, I was {...}
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