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    Religion, Faith, and Spiritual Integration in Therapy

    You may be wondering about the role of religion in therapy. The reality is, religion, faith, and spirituality are essential … Continued

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    9 of the Best Speech Therapy Games

    As an SLP, you might be on the lookout for ways you can engage your clients in your sessions, and … Continued

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    What You Need to Know About Acupuncture for Infertility

    Infertility is more common than you might think. Roughly 12 percent of women have difficulty getting or staying pregnant—and that … Continued

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    How I Built a Group Practice From Scratch

    In this article I’ll explain the steps I took to grow my group practice from zero clients to three counselors … Continued

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    How Trauma Narratives Can Help Clients Heal

    There are a lot of different ways trauma can manifest itself, and no two clients will experience trauma the same … Continued

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    Expert Advice on Supporting Clients in Coming Out

    “Hi, I’m Crystal. You can call me Dr. Beal, Dr. Crystal, or Crystal.” Disclosure moments like this happen all the … Continued

    Illustration of a new therapist taking notes on advice being given to her on how to improve as a therapist and avoid new therapist anxiety

    6 Things Every New Therapist Needs to Know

    If you’re a therapist who has recently graduated and is still in the very early stages of your career, it … Continued

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    Lessons Learned from More Than 15 Years of Coaching in Private Practice

    For more than 15 years, I’ve been working with and coaching therapists in private practice—and I’ve seen it all. I … Continued

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    How Keeping Secrets Can Help Couples Therapy Succeed

    For years, my clinical specialty has been working with couples in couples therapy. When I started, I had a “no-secrets” … Continued

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