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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

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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

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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

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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

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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 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

Self-Disclosure in Therapy

While some therapists share their own personal experiences through self-disclosure in therapy, also known as therapist self-disclosure, with their clients, … Continued

Michael Vallejo, LCSW

How to Administer the GFTA-3

Wondering how to administer the GFTA-3 and how to interpret test results? In this article, you’ll learn how to administer … Continued

Stephanie Ostroff, M.A., CCC-SLP

A therapist sits across from their client who is holding a pillow, the therapist finds alternatives to figuring out how to help without compromising their therapist boundaries.

Therapist Boundaries From a Dynamic Perspective

As a 2023 SimplePractice survey found, therapists are burning out. In a private practice environment, it can be easy to … Continued

Connor McClenahan, PsyD

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