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    This Is What’s Hurting Your Therapeutic Alliance With Clients

    I was recently asked to serve on a panel discussing strategies for building therapeutic alliances with clients. In preparation, I … Continued

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    What Speech-Language Pathologists Need to Know About Verbal Diversity

    During a recent session in my speech-language pathology (SLP) private practice, my client—a child who stutters—shared a challenging moment he … Continued

    Martha Horrocks, M.Ed. CCC-SLP
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    Why Some People Lie in Therapy

    The therapeutic relationship is built on good faith. Clients share deeply personal information about their emotional and relationship struggles in … Continued

    Ben Caldwell, PsyD, LMFT
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    How My Grief Journey Guides My Therapy Practice

    I tested positive for COVID on Mother’s Day. Four days later, my mom died from cancer.  In October, my mom … Continued

    Stephanie McCarthy, LICSW
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    Ethics Consult: Self-Determination in Medical Care

    Dear Ethics Consult, What are my responsibilities if a client is planning to let themself die instead of having a … Continued

    Ryan DeCook, LCSW
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    3 Key Tips to Self-Publishing a Book on Health and Wellness

    Health and wellness professionals often want to write and publish books, and it makes sense—having a published book can build … Continued

    Ben Caldwell, PsyD, LMFT
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    Navigating Through Trauma and PTSD

    At its core, human nature is pretty simple. It’s an animal instinct—we move toward what feels good and matters to … Continued

    Jacob Martinez, MA, LPC

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    Ethics Consult: What’s the Difference Between Law and Ethics?

    Dear Ethics Consult,I work in a pediatric private practice in a semi-management position. Lately the practice’s owner has been asking … Continued

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