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A child is in a play pen, while their occupational therapist models how to grab and hold a ball. One of the pediatric occupational therapy goals and objectives for this child has to do with strengthening their grasp on items, specifically being able to hold onto and eventually throw a ball.

A child is in a play pen, while their occupational therapist models how to grab and hold a ball. One of the pediatric occupational therapy goals and objectives for this child has to do with strengthening their grasp on items, specifically being able to hold onto and eventually throw a ball.

Pediatric Occupational Therapy Goals and Objectives

Pediatric occupational therapy goals and objectives measure and monitor a client’s progress, collect and record data, and validate treatment and … Continued

Marina Scott, MS, OTR/L

A therapist rifles through a stack of papers explaining various counselor liability insurance plans, as he looks for the right one for his practice.

A therapist rifles through a stack of papers explaining various counselor liability insurance plans, as he looks for the right one for his practice.

Private Practice Decision-Making Tips

Katie Vernoy, LMFT

A couple seeks couples counseling. Both partners have their arms crossed on the couch.

A couple seeks couples counseling. Both partners have their arms crossed on the couch.

Guide to Couples Counseling

Olivia Pennelle, MSW, CSWA

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faceless older married couple in an outdoor wedding setting enjoying each others company as a benefit of couples therapy

faceless older married couple in an outdoor wedding setting enjoying each others company as a benefit of couples therapy

How Keeping Secrets Can Help Couples Therapy Succeed

For years, my clinical specialty has been working with couples in couples therapy. When I started, I had a “no-secrets” … Continued

Ben Caldwell, PsyD, LMFT

A therapist and her client are face to face, in a therapy session. The therapist is utilizing a technique found in this list of therapeutic interventions.

A therapist and her client are face to face, in a therapy session. The therapist is utilizing a technique found in this list of therapeutic interventions.

How to get counseling clients for your new practice

Wondering how to get counseling clients for your private practice? Here are our top tips to get started marketing your … Continued

Jess Barron, Editor-in-Chief

A therapy has her laptop open and is typing, searching “What does EHR stand for?” online.

A therapy has her laptop open and is typing, searching “What does EHR stand for?” online.

What Does EHR Stand For?

Whether you’re starting out as a pre-licensed therapist or you’re already established in private practice, at some point you probably … Continued

Deanna deBara, Pollen Author

A psychology student researches psychology statistics

A psychology student researches psychology statistics

45 Essential Psychology Statistics

Searching for interesting psychology stats? Here are 45 essential psychology statistics, along with information about the field of psychology. As … Continued

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A teen client lies down on their therapist's couch and puts their hands over their eyes, a gesture that indicates resistance in therapy.

A teen client lies down on their therapist's couch and puts their hands over their eyes, a gesture that indicates resistance in therapy.

Resistance in Therapy

As therapists, addressing resistance in therapy is part of the job. Even if a client has positively responded to interventions … Continued

Olivia Pennelle, MSW, CSWA

A woman is sitting at a desk looking at a laptop and smiling. There is a yellow decorative circle behind her.

A woman is sitting at a desk looking at a laptop and smiling. There is a yellow decorative circle behind her.

The benefits of embracing mindfulness in private practice

Wondering about the use of mindfulness in private practice? You’re in the right place. Many people have an incomplete picture … Continued

Jess Barron, Editor-in-Chief

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woman practicing mindfulness

How to Support Your Clients in Practicing Mindfulness

If you’re a therapist wondering how to support your clients in practicing mindfulness, read on. As a counselor who regularly … Continued

Molly E. Schoberg, MS, EdS, LMHC

A speech-language pathologist works with her child client using flashcards of vowels. Is speech therapy covered by insurance? In this client's case, it is. The client is diagnosed with a speech delay disorder, therapy for this disorder is covered by the client's insurance policy.

A speech-language pathologist works with her child client using flashcards of vowels. Is speech therapy covered by insurance? In this client's case, it is. The client is diagnosed with a speech delay disorder, therapy for this disorder is covered by the client's insurance policy.

Is Speech Therapy Covered by Insurance?

Deanna deBara, Pollen Author

A couple sits in front of their therapist. The man speaks and gesticulates as the woman practices active listening, a couples therapy exercise that is helpful both in and out of session.

A couple sits in front of their therapist. The man speaks and gesticulates as the woman practices active listening, a couples therapy exercise that is helpful both in and out of session.

Couples Therapy Exercises

Olivia Pennelle, MSW, CSWA

A therapist sits down at her desk with paper and pen, while holding a video call on her phone with a psychology malpractice insurance company. She is vetting various psychologist liability insurances to find out what is necessary to protect herself and her practice.

A therapist sits down at her desk with paper and pen, while holding a video call on her phone with a psychology malpractice insurance company. She is vetting various psychologist liability insurances to find out what is necessary to protect herself and her practice.

Psychology Malpractice Insurance

Deanna deBara, Pollen Author

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