Why must social workers (and other mental health providers) make the most of their first session with each client? This is because most people drop out of therapy after only one session! Furthermore, on average, people go for a total of 5 to 8 sessions. This suggests that we need to start doing something differently during […]
The Zen of Online Marketing for Private Practice
Are you a social worker or other mental health provider who would like to create your own website? Are you also rather new to the world of social media? If yes, you are likely to find the e-book Internet Marketing for Therapists Made Easy by Cathy Hanville, LCSW, very helpful. This e-book covers the following topics: Website design […]
Career Advice from a Dean of Social Work
Are you a social work student or recent graduate wondering what to focus on in terms of your career development? Nancy J. Smyth, who is the Dean of the School of Social Work at the University at Buffalo, in New York, recommends that you see your MSW as “just the beginning of your education,” and […]
How To Start Up a Private Practice
Is starting up your own private practice one of your dreams? As per Michael Langlois, LICSW, “private practice is a business, and you need to learn how to create and run a business if you are going to be successful.” Michael would know! He is a social worker who wears many hats. In addition to running a […]
