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A physical therapist conducts the Thomas test on a patient. This article explains how physical therapists use the Thomas tests, and other hip flexor tests, with their patients.

The Thomas test and other physical therapy hip flexor tests

The physical therapy Thomas test is one of the hip flexor tests, or hip mobility tests, physical therapists (PTs) use. … Continued

A therapist uses a notepad to write down informal psychotherapy notes, in session. This article discusses psychotherapy notes, including examples of psychotherapy notes, the difference between progress notes and psychotherapy notes, and more.

How to write psychotherapy notes

Psychotherapy notes are personal reflections recorded by therapists during or after sessions to aid memory and enhance client care. This … Continued

Brittany McGeehan, Ph.D.

Preschool Language Scales

The Preschool Language Scales, fifth edition, (PLS-5) is a popular assessment tool among speech-language pathologists (SLPs) who work with children. … Continued

Stephanie Ostroff, M.A., CCC-SLP

An illustration of a therapist's hands on the keyboard of a laptop as they view paperless intake forms they will use with their client.

How paperless intake makes onboarding new clients easy

While waiting for my daughter’s optometrist appointment to wrap up, I received a voicemail from a potential client. I stepped … Continued

Andy Melton, PhD, LPC, MHSP

A therapist types an email and thinks about hipaa compliant messaging for therapists

The key to HIPAA-compliant email for therapists

Sending HIPAA-compliant email is a key concern for all therapists and health care providers. In fact, you may have noticed … Continued

Ben Caldwell, PsyD, LMFT

An illustration of a red holiday gift wrapped with a bow

Is it ethical to exchange gifts with clients?

Can therapists accept gifts from clients? Can clinicians give presents and gifts to clients? To avoid awkward moments in session, … Continued

Jess Barron, Editor-in-Chief

An illustration of a therapist who is homesick during the holidays.

Ethics Consult: Therapists homesick for the holidays

Dear Ethics Consult, Every year, many of my clients spend the holiday season talking about visits with their families. Before … Continued

Ben Caldwell, PsyD, LMFT

A calculator appears alongside a tax refund form for therapists setting goals for their practice

How to set financial goals for your practice for the new year

For wellness clinicians and therapists in private practice, December and January are the perfect time to take the financial temperature … Continued

Stephanie Cox, MS, LMHC

A therapist uses a calculator and writes down expenses and deductions, factoring in the tax write-offs for therapists. Learn about 11 overlooked tax write-offs for therapists that you can include in your 2024 business tax filings.

11 overlooked tax write-offs for therapists and clinicians

Are there tax write-offs for therapists you might be overlooking? It’s essential to know which expenses, fees, and costs incurred … Continued

Jess Barron, Editor-in-Chief

A woman who may be worried about disordered eating at the holidays eats a pastry

Addressing Eating Disorders During the Holiday Season

When I think back to some of my favorite holiday memories, many of them include food and family. For instance, … Continued

Andrea Barbian, PhD, LCMHCS, NCC

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