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What Numbers Do You Need to Know To Keep You and Your Business Safe Apr 09, 2020

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Here is a quick 20-minute training on what numbers you can be tracking right now in your private practice to determine the next steps. We share what is really working and what the numbers are really saying in private practices across the country. There are some really important trends we are seeing that could make all the difference for your marketing and the health of your practice.

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Emergency Financial Relief for Therapists in Private Practice with Mary Beth Storjohann, CFP® Apr 08, 2020

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We had the opportunity to get on-screen with Mary Beth Storjohann, CFP® to talk about the Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) and the Payroll Protection Program, and what these programs can do for therapists in private practice.

Information about relief opportunities is changing day-by-day, and some of the information provided here may be out of date already, but we hope this training can provide a helpful overview and some guidance. This video was recorded on April 3rd at 11am PDT.

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Innovation in Private Practice Apr 07, 2020

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Our hope for you is to create a private practice that provides stellar outcomes for clients and 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.

It's something we try to mirror in our work. There are many ways to make an impact and with Business School Bootcamp we created a program that is uniquely our own, we track outcomes, we constantly seek to innovate and transform, not following standards of what has been done before but instead raising the standards - for what is means to do this work personally and for how this work impacts our clients.

Every time we do what we know is right for us, there is usually some push back of "why would you do that? that seems so hard? wouldn't it be easier if....?"

We want to see our students succeed and we want to help them in a way that is energizing for us, not depleting.

Take a look at what you are creating in your practice. Are you clear that it is your highest and best? Does it contribute to the field in a positive way (especially if you have employees)? Does it give you a good income, energy and inspiration? Do you see change in your clients?

A business plan the foundation, but it is so much more meaningful than a piece of paper. It is all the parts of a system coming together to serve others and sustain ourselves. It's an amazing thing we believe will change what mental health care looks like in our communities, how it reduces stigma and how it gives back to the ongoing transformation of this field.

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Personal Accountability in Private Practice with Nikki Apr 06, 2020

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Nikki knew that private practice was right for her, and had a list of areas she wanted to work on. By keeping herself accountable, recognizing her worth, and being compassionate with herself, she can now pass along the message that you, too can do this!

Check out Nikki's website for grief and loss therapy at https://milfordgrieftherapist.com/

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Expanding Reach and Quality Online with Melissa Apr 06, 2020

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We had the pleasure of sitting down with Melissa to talk about the benefits of an online practice, being intentional and focused, and expanding her reach with Beyond the Couch ventures.

Learn more about everything Melissa offers at https://guidedwellnesscounselingut.com/

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Therapist Marketing During a Pandemic Apr 02, 2020

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We wanted to share this Facebook Live we hosted, where we spoke about how to pivot and strengthen your marketing practices during the coronavirus.

Learn about the 4 key areas that you need to address weekly in your marketing, how to modify strategies in the transition to telehealth, and how to address myths about counseling and psychotherapy during this time.

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Part 4: Pandemic, Private Practice, and Masterclass Mar 26, 2020

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Pandemic, Private Practice, and You Part 4:

We planned this Masterclass series for therapists months ago with NO idea that there would be a pandemic in progress when it come up. We thought long and hard about whether we should cancel or reschedule. Ultimately, we realized that the thousands of therapists who registered needed support, direction, and community now more than ever. We extended Q & A time each week and answered people's questions as the situation changed. We are sharing this here to provide support to our audience. With just responding to people and pivoting to the needs of our community, we apologize that updating our podcast escaped our attention. But, we are proud to say that our blog has been viewed by almost 40,000 therapists in the past week. You can make a difference. People need you!

Today we talked about remembering why you are here and that the world NEEDS you. There is longevity in this work, and we are creating practices that can overcome whatever the future brings. Follow the the guided meditation to re-center amidst a challenging time and listen to some of our answers about Bootcamp, the pandemic, and more.

Business School Bootcamp for Therapists is NOW OPEN for enrollment. Bootcampers are now eligible for up to 32 CE units for the material, through AspiraCE.com. Click here to enroll today.

Resources:

Covid19 Scripts, Templates, Resources, and Trainings

Homework: Outcomes Script and Free Community

Video replay of all Masterclass trainings

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Urgent: Therapists if your clients want to pause services right now, you MUST do this! Mar 26, 2020

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We talk about:

How to keep your clinical center during a pandemic
The unique needs of clients during this pandemic
The clinical opportunities
How (and why) to keep your caseload numbers up
When and how to reduce your fees for service during this pandemic.
When you should NOT reduce your fees
How to manage if your treatment modality does not translate to telehealth

And much more!

Give it a listen. And join us for the meditation, giveaway, and encore launch party LIVE tonight if you can. Click here to register, watch live, or watch the recording.

p.s. Our 8-week group coaching program starts Monday (a free BONUS for new and returning bootcampers). Click here for case studies, details, or to enroll.

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3 Common Mistakes in Private Practice Mar 25, 2020

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The mistakes that a multi-million dollar company made are the same mistakes I see happening in group private practice.

👉Lack of planning for scale

👉Creating positions for people instead of for the business

👉Lack of valuing the team

I see this is the smallest of group practices to the largest BUT the good news is, it can be turned around.

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Overcoming Fears with Elizabeth - It's Never Too Late! Mar 23, 2020

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Elizabeth went back to school later than most, but she knew the kind of clinical work she wanted to do and wasn't going to be held back by anything. She shares how she overcame her fears during startup, the details of her marketing techniques as an introvert, and why everyone who wants to build a private practice can and should go for it!

Learn about Elizabeth and her podcast at https://www.progressioncounseling.com/

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