Now more than ever, therapists are shifting their views about going into private practice. In this changing economy, therapists desire control of their workload, flexibility over their schedule, higher reimbursement, and the ability to incorporate evidence-based practice without unrealistic productivity standards. ...
Credentialing means going through the process of becoming a member of an insurance panel. The ultimate goal is to be listed as an in-network therapist by a specific insurance company. Unfortunately, you can’t apply to one place and be credentialed with every insurance company all at once....
Many adolescents rebelling against authority and performing behaviors with negative consequences. You may wonder how to break through the resistance so often seen when working with teenagers. Motivational interviewing is here to help....
Starting a speech therapy private practice offers flexibility, no salary cap, and you're the boss. But it requires business and legal savvy. Get informed....
If you are a Speech-Language Pathologist working with a client who you suspect is cluttering, it may be beneficial to start by working on reducing his or her speech rate, reducing excess of disfluencies, and improving the client’s self-awareness/self monitoring skills....
CBT for anxiety is an effective, well-researched treatment for clients with anxiety disorders. Learn its techniques and the types of conditions it can treat....
Occupational therapy has a strong historical connection to mental health. Therapists can work with individuals and populations in a variety of settings to promote positive mental health. Several OT skills that we use in multiple environments can be easily adapted to support mental health populations. ...
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration expanded its definition of recovery to people suffering from addiction and mental health illness....
Top rated physical therapy schools can be found not only by searching the internet for a list of PT school rankings but also by making a list of the elements of a DPT program that are important to you and comparing schools that fulfill your own personal criteria. ...
Person-first language recognizes that a person is not defined by their disability or diagnosis. It is a way to order language so that a person is seen as a human being first and not just whatever malady they suffer from. The idea of person-first language enjoys overwhelming support among helping professionals. ...
