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    • An illustration of a therapist, who is experiencing compassion fatigue, a low battery image is above their head. Across from them is another person, who has their corresponding battery charged, signifying that they're not experiencing compassion fatigue. In this article we discuss compassion fatigue therapists experience, how to manage these symptoms, and how to take measures to avoid therapist burnout.

    Compassion fatigue in therapists

    Compassion fatigue therapists experience can be a source of stress and therapist burnout. In SimplePractice’s 2023 Therapist well-being report, over … Continued

    A therapist works with a client and wonders how to avoid catching clients' anxiety
    A therapist's hand types on a calculator and a laptop as they create their private practice budget

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    A therapist sits down at her desk to write SOAP notes. Understanding the SOAP charting method is essential for therapists. Here’s how to master the SOAP documentation method.

    Mastering the SOAP charting method

    Mastering the SOAP charting method is essential for therapists, counselors, and clinicians to enhance client and patient care and streamline … Continued

    Brittany McGeehan, Ph.D.
    Two female therapists in private practice look at a laptop and discuss how to create a therapy brand

    How to develop a therapy brand identity that attracts clients

    Wondering how to build a therapy brand for your private practice? When I was a new therapist early in my … Continued

    Zach Verwey, MA, LPC, NCC
    An illustration of three therapists using their computers for online networking

    3 online networking tips for therapists

    Long considered the domain of introverts and business owners who couldn’t find a babysitter, online networking has since become the … Continued

    Michaela Bucchianeri, PhD, LP
    A therapist working on her laptop using it to create her own authentic therapy brand

    How to create an authentic therapy brand for your practice

    Anyone in private practice has probably heard the advice that finding your niche is an essential part of building a … Continued

    Alyssa Adams, PsyD, PCC
    A psychiatrist starting a private practice speaks with a patient.

    Tips for starting a psychiatry private practice

    Starting a psychiatry private practice is a substantial decision to consider.  You may have many different reasons for making this … Continued

    Bruce Bassi, MD
    An illustration of a therapist's hands holding a notebook to write a SOAP note on a client

    The history of the SOAP note template

    Wondering about the history of the SOAP note template? Most therapists in private practice understand the importance of keeping detailed … Continued

    Lauren Diethelm, Pollen Author

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    A client lays on their therapist's couch, gesticulating to illustrate an incident. The therapist uses a gestalt therapy exercise involving role-playing to help shift their client's perspective about an event. This article discusses gestalt therapy, an approach that helps clients with anxiety, depression, and relationship challenges.

    What is gestalt therapy?

    If you’re curious about what gestalt therapy is, and, perhaps, considering integrating gestalt therapy into your practice, this article can … Continued

    A female therapist works on building a client list
    An illustration of a client holding her head in frustration due to a triggering situation. This article shares tools on how to identify triggers, as well as how to help clients with emotional triggers and trigger management.
    A physical therapist conducts the Thomas test on a patient. This article explains how physical therapists use the Thomas tests, and other hip flexor tests, with their patients.

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