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Therapists: It is ok to change... even during a pandemic

Therapists: It is ok to change... even during a pandemic

This year has been a whirlwind of change, and although change can be a beautiful thing - it can also be quite stressful. As healers, we typically give our whole heart, and are constantly holding ourselves to this higher standard of doing more and being better than the day before. In light of COVID-19, many of us are in a position where we are trying to figure out how to do more with even less.

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Business Retreats for Therapists
Business Advice, Bootcamp for Therapists Kelly Higdon Business Advice, Bootcamp for Therapists Kelly Higdon

Business Retreats for Therapists

Business retreats and personal retreats may conjure up images of getting out of town, relaxing without distraction at a beautiful spa or golf course - something that feels impossible to do right now. But, a business retreat is a necessity, not a luxury, and it is something that can be done with little to no budget even during trying times like a quarantine.

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Myths about Nonprofit and Private Practice

Myths about Nonprofit and Private Practice

Jasmine Bright, founder of the nonprofit consultation company Bright Management and Consulting Services, spoke with us about nonprofit development and management. She gave her professional insight regarding when you should start a non-profit, the basic steps to getting started, the myths about going into non-profit work and the key elements that will make or break your non-profit.

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Do you need a 100 Ways to Market Your Private Practice for free during COVID?
Business Advice Miranda Palmer Business Advice Miranda Palmer

Do you need a 100 Ways to Market Your Private Practice for free during COVID?

Why aren’t the phones ringing? Why aren’t my clients coming in for telehealth? What will I do if my private practice fails?

We KNOW it can feel tricky right now when you are tapped and exhausted from just living this new way. But, clients ARE out there searching for you. The trick is reconnecting with your inner knowing of who you want to serve, figuring out where those people are, and what type of marketing really connects with you.

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What Numbers Do You Need to Know To Keep You and Your Business Safe
Business Advice Miranda Palmer Business Advice Miranda Palmer

What Numbers Do You Need to Know To Keep You and Your Business Safe

This week I sat down with a therapist who was extremely fearful about how Covid had impacted their practice, their income, and their caseload. We looked at the number to assess the damage, and guess what we found? Income had increased almost $1k from February to March.

Many of us trust our "gut" when it comes to business and that gut is pretty overwhelmed for most of us right now. So, let's support our guts and intuition with some data points. Here is a quick 20-minute training on what numbers you can be tracking right now in your private practice to determine next steps.

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Simple Private Practice Marketing During Stressful Times
Business Advice Kelly Higdon Business Advice Kelly Higdon

Simple Private Practice Marketing During Stressful Times

Marketing Is An Act Of Caring About Others

Right now, someone is sitting in their house, struggling with their relationships, an addiction, depression or anxiety, and they need help. But if you stay silent, how do they know that help is out there for them?

Marketing is how we show people we care be of service to our communities. Many of whom do not know that virtual therapy is an option right now.

We did a Facebook Live recently on marketing during Covid-19 and our global pandemic, but the principles apply whether you are in crisis or not.

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Free Meditation for Stressed Out Therapists
Business Advice Miranda Palmer Business Advice Miranda Palmer

Free Meditation for Stressed Out Therapists

Therapists are needed today. But, many are fearful about business, finances, and unsure what the next step is. We have a free meditation for you today. Give yourself 15 minutes to listen.

We also talk to several therapists who share their hearts and what is happening in their private practices right now and how they are coping and what is working. Press play and give it a listen.

“Thank you so much, Kelly & Miranda! I learned so much from this session.” “thank you- I needed that today! tension in my body dropped by 4pts!” “Stress level down by 3!”

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Innovation in Private Practice
Business Advice Kelly Higdon Business Advice Kelly Higdon

Innovation in Private Practice

Your Private Practice is an Opportunity

Our hope for you is to create a private practice that provides stellar outcomes for clients, increases accessibility to good mental health care. It takes innovation and creativity as well as attunement to provide services that are uniquely your own. It is NECESSARY if we want to reduce stigma, help people heal and shift their family trees and change the story for not only themselves but for their generation and communities

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From Overwhelmed by Private Practice to Clear and Confident with Donna

From Overwhelmed by Private Practice to Clear and Confident with Donna

Donna specializes in Christian counseling, childhood sexual abuse, and pre-marital and marriage counseling in the San Diego area.

Your Experience with Bootcamp in one sentence: I went from overwhelmed to confident, clear and excited about a road map for my practice.

How were you feeling before you signed up for bootcamp?: Inadequate as a business owner. Struggling about fee setting. Keeping a small mindset for my business. Overwhelmed and ill-equipped.

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Top Advice for 2019 From Therapists in Private Practice

Do you embody the healing and life that you teach your clients?

The time for change is now. We can help.