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Latest Articles
Can A Pre-Licensed Person Start a Website?
If you are a prelicensed marriage and family therapist, associate clinical social worker, or a clinical supervisor, you may be wondering about this topic. In short, the answer is yes, but. I know, I know, we have heard those "Yes, but" answers from clients forever! Hopefully the Q & A section below will help you to understand why it is, and where the but comes in!
Social Media for Therapists: How Much Social Media is Too Much Social Media?
Do I tweet? hoot? blog? post? Aaaahhhh!!!! Let's face it, there are so many social media sites out there, it can get a bit overwhelming. What is social media anyway?
Should Therapist Facebook Business Pages Allow Check Ins?
So, you are a therapist who is comfortable with technology, or one that someone convinced to get a Facebook business page. What about Facebook Places?
You might be asking yourself questions like?
What is Facebook Places?
Can I turn off people's ability to check-in with me?
Top 10 Signs You May Need a Technology Coach as a Therapist
Thought we might have a little fun this morning with a David Letterman style Top 10 list... wait a minute- is he even on? Wow... I am a dinosaur... Guess y'all know that this gal doesn't stay up past 10 pm- or subscribe to cable!
Pros and Cons of Technology
Ever asked a client to write a pros and cons list when making a decision? Why not do this before you integrate some technology into your private practice. We aren't going to tell you that you HAVE to integrate the tech side of things. We are going to tell you that you HAVE to make an informed decision and do what is BEST for your practice.
Pro: People can have access to information 24/7
Con: Some people forget to get some sleep and try to keep up with technology 24/7
Top 10 Reasons Therapists Should Build Their Own Website
I can't count the amount of therapist who know they need a website, and want to find someone do it for them... for about $300... Do you really know someone who can write a book you would want to put your name to? Check out our article about why getting a website is like writing a book.
I thought I would put my thoughts into a fun Top 10:
Reasons I can't Go Paperless
I have heard a lot of reasons why someone can't go paperless. Some of them are valid for that particular person- however many more of the reasons are based on misinformation. Well we all know how much therapists don't like cognitive distortions! Here are some of the myths and realities about counselors going paperless in their therapy practice:
Myth #1: It is too complicated.
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