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Motivational Group Therapy Activities

Curious about how to facilitate a group therapy session? These motivational group therapy activities can ensure your clients get the … Continued

A therapist recognizes the purpose of SOAP notes and makes use of this standard note-taking format in her practice. The therapist is using her laptop to write out SOAP notes.

What’s the Purpose of SOAP Notes?

Wondering about the purpose of SOAP notes? Essentially, the purpose of SOAP notes is to provide an easy-to-remember formula for … Continued

Kristin Trick, LPC-S, RPT

Looking Back at the Impact the SimplePractice Community Made in 2023

To the SimplePractice community, first of all, thank you. Mental health care is immensely needed now more than ever. The … Continued

Kristen Garafano, Managing Editor

A therapist sits down with her client as she conducts a neurofeedback session.

What’s Neurofeedback—and How Does It Work?

If you’re wondering: “What does neurotherapy do?” or “Is neurotherapy legitimate?” this article illuminates how neurotherapy works, which conditions it … Continued

Kristi Valentini, Pollen Author

Woman who is a therapist runs a popular therapy memes page

The 8 Insights My Therapy Memes Page Taught Me About Our Field

I’m a licensed marriage and family therapist, author, business owner, and public speaker, however I’m probably more widely recognized among … Continued

Nicole Arzt, LMFT

common mistakes to avoid when writing soap notes

4 Common SOAP Note Mistakes to Avoid

Consistent documentation of interactions with your clients and their progress is a vital aspect of treatment. However, note-taking after every … Continued

Jess Barron, Editor-in-Chief

Therapist draws attention to the client's physical response during therapy, mimicking the gesture. Reconnecting with physical awareness through visualization and pacing therapy according to your clients' needs are key components to a minimalist therapy approach.

How to Take a Minimalist Approach to Therapy

Amid therapeutic modalities and diagnostic criteria, the human element of therapy can get lost. Taking a minimalist approach to therapy … Continued

Brooke James, LMFT

A child client makes use of their occupational therapy motor planning skills by tying their shoes, which was a motor planning goal and part of the occupational therapy activities their OT recommended.

Occupational Therapy Motor Planning Examples, Goals, and Activities

Wondering about motor planning goals? Occupational therapy and occupational therapists (OTs) provide support in occupational therapy motor planning, so you … Continued

Marina Scott, MS, OTR/L

Coping Skills Worksheets for Adults

Therapists use a variety of tools—including worksheets—to facilitate client healing. The coping skills worksheets for adults provided in this article … Continued

Kristin Trick, LPC-S, RPT

Is It Ethical to Exchange Gifts With Clients?

Can therapists accept gifts from clients? Can clinicians give presents and gifts to clients? To avoid awkward moments in session, … Continued

Jess Barron, Editor-in-Chief

practitioner on a laptop using simplepractice ehr