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A couple in an embrace practices closeness and intimacy, key factors to making relationships last. One partner kisses the other on the forehead while she holds his neck.

4 Signs of a Lasting Relationship

There are certain signs that indicate which relationships last. These markers can help steer the course of romantic relationships in … Continued

psychotherapy provider planning a budget that scales

How to Create a Budget for Your Private Practice

Therapists in private practice wear many hats, and that includes managing the business finances. We get the privilege of having … Continued

A blue wall and blue couch in a therapy office, one example of the best colors for therapy offices

The Best Colors for Therapy Offices

Colors for a therapy office are incredibly important. Your clients’ counseling sessions begin the moment they walk in your door. … Continued

how to keep your private practice calendar full

How to Fill Your Calendar to Focus on the Right Things

When you start your private practice, it can feel like you have a blank calendar and only vague ideas about … Continued

A therapist meets with a business consultant, who specializes in coaching for therapists.

Coaching for Therapists

You may have noticed an increasing trend of coaching services becoming more accessible and more niche over the years—and of … Continued

Occupational therapist, Dr. Reina Olivera, grins in this picture. Dr. Olivera is an expert in mental health occupational therapy and the author of this article.

Mental Health, Occupational Therapy, and How The Two Relate

The motto of occupational therapy is “Living life to its fullest.” In order to help clients do that, occupational therapists … Continued

A therapist's hands type up social work progress notes on a keyboard.

Social Work Progress Notes

Also referred to as case notes, social work progress notes are written records of clinical information and interactions with a … Continued

A social worker observe's their child client's drawing of her family. This observation will inform the social work SOAP notes for the session.

How to Write Social Work SOAP Notes

Wondering about social work SOAP notes and why they’re important for your practice? This article shows how to create SOAP … Continued

Two women sit opposite each other speaking in sign language.

What I’ve Learned as an SLP Working With Deaf Clients

I was a junior in college with no idea what I wanted to do after graduation. I had been studying … Continued

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