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PTSD, Pandemic PTSD, and Burnout in Therapists
Miranda Palmer Miranda Palmer

PTSD, Pandemic PTSD, and Burnout in Therapists

We've been through a LOT the last few years. All of this turmoil has brought some things out into the open, there have been some amazing connections, conversations, and a little bit of change (we know we need more). But, in the midst of everything, have you noticed you’re often seeing people be more... well... more on edge and in pain? We have a theory over here on what’s happening in our profession (and in the world in general).

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Changing Lives Through Solution-Focused Brief Therapy with Elliott
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Changing Lives Through Solution-Focused Brief Therapy with Elliott

Elliott, MA, LPC, entered the mental health field with the belief that people don’t have to suffer, and over a 12-month period at his job at the time, he proved this to be true: 100% of the kids struggling with substance abuse graduated from their program when working with Elliott and avoided prison. To contrast, other therapists had only around a 50% success rate.

The approach to treatment he was using? Solution-Focused Brief Therapy.

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What Is Solution-Focused Brief Therapy?
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What Is Solution-Focused Brief Therapy?

Differing from treatment methods commonly discussed in graduate school, Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) is an approach to supporting clients that focuses on problem-solving.

Mental health professionals often focus on working through the specific problems their clients are experiencing; however, SFBT shifts the approach so clinicians help clients in identifying the best solutions to issues and incorporating an effective plan of action to achieve those solutions.

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Training for Therapists: Webinars, Courses, Certifications, and CEs
Kelly Higdon Kelly Higdon

Training for Therapists: Webinars, Courses, Certifications, and CEs

You have probably noticed that time and energy are your most important, and most limited, resources as a therapist. Most of us start with boundless energy in this profession, and then we learn that this energy fades- even though the love and passion for the work do not. As long as we respect our time and energy, we can maintain this love of the work, but otherwise, we suffer from burnout.

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Free CEUs for Therapists, Counselors, Psychologists, and Social Workers
Private Practice Business Miranda Palmer Private Practice Business Miranda Palmer

Free CEUs for Therapists, Counselors, Psychologists, and Social Workers

There’s nothing like a great training that inspires you and changes you as a therapist from the inside out. Sometimes those trainings qualify for continuing education units; sometimes they don’t.

Whether you’re on a budget, only need a few last-minute CEs, or you’re looking for a great CE course, we have you covered. Below, find a list of FREE CE courses that we’ve compiled and will continue to update. If you know of a great FREE CE course, feel free to add it in the comments to have it considered for inclusion!

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Diversity in Parenting

Diversity in Parenting

Every time a training opportunity comes up, as a private practice owner, you have to decide if it is worth the time and energy. Let’s be honest, we are always growing and changing as clinicians, improving our skills. We could be learning all the time. We don’t know about you, but many conferences are boring. They are either too broad, or so niched they don’t apply.

Mercedes Samudio, LCSW is a bootcamper who is a thought leader in parenting. She saw a gap in education for therapists and decided to fill it with her Diversity in Parenting Conference. This is a conference that is reflective of the diversity in presenters and topics. But why a parenting conference? Because all of our clients have parents and to understand the diverse ways that families are formed and that children are raised helps us become better therapists to our clients.

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Winging it In Private Practice? Why to Prep & Plan

Winging it In Private Practice? Why to Prep & Plan

Many of us have visions of private practice before entering grad school- but little about our journey in school directly prepares us for private practice. So, when an opportunity or desire for private practice reemerges it can be difficult to know where to start. And, if we were being honest, sitting down to make plans might just freak us out and stop us in our tracks! 

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 Success Stories in Private Practice

Success Stories in Private Practice

If you LOVE stories be sure to read to the end to hear about our next free webinar!

You know how powerful stories are. Stories can make us believe things are possible, or they can convince us that we shouldn't even try! I decided to become a therapist for a whole host of reasons, but the initial goal was definitely working in private practice. But, the stories I heard in graduate school had completely turned me off to the idea of private practice in a little over a year! 

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“BST was the best investment I have made in myself. I went from working 45-50 hours per week to working 25 hrs, doubling my income,” Cyndi

What if this really could change everything?

You don’t have to decide today.

Just get on the interest list and we’ll walk you through what Business School for Therapists is, what it includes, and how it’s helped thousands of therapists get their life (and income) back.