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A client opens the TikTok app on their phone. The Client may find TikTok content that leads to self-diagnosis.

How to Respond to Clients Who Self-Diagnose on TikTok

Since the advent of social media, access to information about psychopathology and therapy has been more accessible than ever.  In … Continued

A female physical therapist helps an older female patient by using SimplePractice physical therapy goals examples

Physical Therapy Goals Examples

If you’re looking for physical therapy goals examples and curious about the format and methodology for writing goals for your … Continued

An OT who understand the role of psychology in occupational therapy talks to an older client

The Role of Psychology in Occupational Therapy

When it comes to the use of psychology in occupational therapy, it’s essential to note that both are “human” services. … Continued

A BIPOC female therapist ponders the question of client or patient and what she should call the people she sees in her practice

Client or Patient? How Should Therapists Refer to Those Who Seek Their Services

Patient or client?  Client or patient?  “The patient-client issue” is the debate over whether to refer to people you see … Continued

Two arms reaching out for help that is illustrative of what a safety contract for self harm cannot provide

Why Therapists Stopped Creating No-Harm Contracts

No-harm contracts involve a signed commitment from the client, stating that they will not do anything to harm themselves or … Continued

This female prelicensed therapist is noticing some warning signs in the posted jobs for prelicensed therapists.

Why Most Therapists Are Not Legally Compliant

When the Department of Health and Human Services released its 2020 HIPAA Audit Report, the results were troubling. The overwhelming … Continued

Two gender diverse, transgender or non-binary young adults appear together in concern of new laws impacting gender-affirming care

How State Bans on Gender-Affirming Care Affect Mental Health Practitioners

Numerous states across the U.S. are actively considering new legislation to restrict gender-affirming health care, also called affirmative care. And … Continued

A person in front of a white background with a black TikTok logo.

The Social Media Self-Diagnosis Explosion

While I love a good therapy meme as much as the next person, I must admit I get a little … Continued

A female therapist discusses the exceptions to confidentiality in counseling with her female client

Exceptions to Confidentiality in Counseling

Counseling confidentiality is an important key to the therapeutic relationship practitioners have with clients, and it extends to almost every … Continued

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