Are you considering becoming a clinical supervisor but don’t know where to start? Becoming a clinical supervisor can be a rewarding full-time career or side gig for therapists wanting to share their experience and expertise with others. In this article, you’ll learn 7 steps for how to become a clinical supervisor in psychotherapy. Check out the article by clicking here.
about 1 year ago • 1 min read
Do you need to take time off from your therapy practice but not sure how to go about doing so?For some private practice therapists, avoiding taking time off is an easy solution to keep up with business momentum and prevent income loss. For others, it just never seems like the “right” time. However, whether planned or not, there will a time when you’ll need to take some time off.This article will discuss how to take time off in your therapy practice so that you can prepare financially and...
about 1 year ago • 1 min read
Are you considering adding clinical supervision to your private practice services? Or maybe you’re looking to provide clinical supervision as a part-time side hustle outside of your 9-5 job?From the benefits of becoming a clinical supervisor to the trainings to take to further your clinical supervision skills, this article answers the most frequently asked questions about becoming a clinical supervisor in psychotherapy. Check out the article by clicking here.
about 1 year ago • 1 min read
Since the pandemic many of us therapists have opted or at least tested out providing telehealth or virtual therapy. And since then, some of us even decided to practice across provincial lines to increase our client reach and caseload. However, when it comes to practicing in multiple provinces, there are some key considerations to keep in mind in order to effectively grow your caseload and protect your practice. In this episode of the Designer Practice Podcast, I'll share with you 8...
about 1 year ago • 1 min read
Referral relationships are one of the most sustainable and cost-effective ways to gain consistent client referrals. And that's because when a referral relationship is created, therapists and coaches are much more likely to receive ongoing referrals from the prospective referral partner. But like any relationship, referral relationships need to be developed, nurtured and maintained. In this episode of the Designer Practice Podcast, I'll share with you my four-step process for developing,...
about 1 year ago • 1 min read
It's not uncommon for therapists to accept EAP, or Employee Assistant Program, contracts as an independent contractor in private practice. In fact, for many private practitioners, this is the first stepping stone into private practice that doesn't feel so scary. In this episode of the Designer Practice Podcast, I'll discuss the advantages, disadvantages, and some considerations to think about before accepting an EAP contract within your private practice. Listen to the podcast by clicking here...
about 1 year ago • 1 min read
Have you ever scrolled to the bottom of a website and see in teeny-tiny letters a hyperlink that says “privacy policy” on it? You may be thinking to yourself, “Do I need a website privacy policy?” Yes, absolutely, because as a Canadian business it’s a requirement under the Canada's privacy law, Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act or otherwise known as PIPEDA. In this article, I’ll explain what a website privacy policy is and what it should include to protect your...
over 1 year ago • 1 min read
Whether you're being hired by a group practice or you're a practice looking to hire, it's important to understand the difference between an employee and an independent contractor. Most of us are fully aware of what it takes to be an employee, as most of us have worked as an employee before going into private practice. However, when it comes to being an independent contractor, many of us know less about what it is and how it works. In this episode, I'm going to break down the difference...
over 1 year ago • 1 min read
In today's episode of the Designer Practice Podcast, I’m going to be discussing something that, at someday many of us will do and that's close our private practice. Maybe you're moving out-of-state or out-of-province. Perhaps you're retiring or preparing to retire. Or maybe you've accepted a full-time job elsewhere and no longer interested in running a business. Whatever your reason is, you'll want to know the steps to follow to ensure that you close your practice ethically and effectively....
over 1 year ago • 1 min read