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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

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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

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

Looking for couples therapy exercises to use with clients?  This article provides an overview of couples therapy, couples therapy questions … Continued

3 Ways for Therapists to Save Time in Private Practice

As therapists, time is one thing that we never seem to have enough of. We’re often reminded to value our … Continued

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

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

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

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