Steps To Get To The Next Level
We’ve covered a lot! In Part 1 | The Low-Hanging Fruit, we hit on how to determine your lifestyle goals, looking at the numbers,…
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6 Must-Haves for a Child and Family Therapist
As a therapist who works with kids, teens, and parents, having a bag of tricks is essential. Clients come to a stranger and, almost immediately,…
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The Blueprint For Achieving (Almost) Every Goal
In the last article, I asked you to reflect and take action where you had missed spots. I hope you went back through so…
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The Systems to Get to the Next Level
In the last post, we covered how to get way more done using the 3E approach I use every day. Is your mind spinning?…
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Monthly Round Up Of Posts: October 2017
This month, we interview four private practice owners who are running multi-six figure practices. They reveal how they got to where they are today…
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How To Confidently Build a Private Practice
Today, I’m going to share with you a little bit about how to confidently grow your business. This is mostly aimed at people that…
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Get Doctor Referrals: Three Tips
Mental Health Counseling is one of the most important, yet possibly one of the most underutilized, resources in primary care patient treatment. As a…
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Monthly Round Up Of Posts: July 2017
Below are the top stories, podcasts, and other blog posts from the month of July 2017. From comprehensive guides on how to use social…
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How To Improve Productivity, 25 Comprehensive Tips
There are two, somewhat obvious, ways to improve your output. One, increase the number of hours you spend working or, two, work smarter. Productivity…
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PoP 230 | 17.76 Ideas To Grow Independence In Private Practice
In this episode, Joe talks about ideas to grow independence in private practice. Podcast Sponsor In This Podcast Summary Happy 4th of July! Today we…
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7 Guided Meditation Videos Under 30 Minutes
Let’s be honest, the stresses, busyness, and general pressures of life can often get the best of us. No matter how strongly we may think…
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PoP 214 Ideal Client 2 of 5 Networking and Media
Today, Joe Sanok speaks attracting your ideal clients, part 2 of 5, networking and media. In This Podcast NOTE: This podcast is for people…
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PoP 210 | How to Rank Higher in Google with Jeff Guenther
Today, Joe Sanok speaks with Jeff Guenther on how to rank higher in Google. Podcast Sponsor The future of relationship assessment is here. Created by…
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Planning The Interior Design And Décor For Your Private Practice
For those of us who have reached the milestone of having our own office, it can feel like a major accomplishment. You have finally…
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PoP 204 | How To Outsource Almost Anything With Jaime Jay
Today, Joe Sanok speaks with Jaime Jay on how to outsource almost anything. Podcast Sponsor We’ve created a conference where introverts can get energized and…
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PoP 202 | Aaron Walker on Attracting the Right Business Partners
Today, Joe Sanok speaks with Aaron Walker about attracting the right business partners. Podcast Sponsor We’ve created a conference where introverts can get energized…
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Saying No To “Do It Yourself”
“Give a man a fish, and you feed him for a day. Teach a man to fish, and you feed him for a lifetime.”…
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PoP 190 | HIPAA and Tech Peace of Mind with Roy Huggins
Today, Joe Sanok speaks with Roy Huggins about HIPAA and Tech Peace of Mind. Sponsor Head on over to www.wecounsel.com/professional to learn more about the joint partnership…
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PoP 187 | 12 Days Of Practice: Eleven Books To Read
Today we’re talking about 11 books to read with Joe Sanok. In This Podcast: The One Thing The Storyteller’s Secret Talk Like TED Smarter Faster…
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Using Mindful Self-Compassion For Support When Starting a Private Practice
In my work with clients I often teach them the three components of Mindful Self-Compassion. This is based on the work of Kristin Neff…
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PoP 143 | The Brain with Amy Fortney Parks
Today we’re talking all about the brain with Amy Fortney Park! Podcast Sponsor Flow, an app and software company with hopes to elevate the…
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PoP 117 | He Sees Spirits an Interview with Jonas Elrod
In this podcast session, I talk with Jonas Elrod from the documentary “Wake Up,” Oprah’s first Super Soul Sunday guest, and from the series…
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Podcast 104 | Speaking Tips and Five Tips to Optimize the Middle Schooler Brain
Why should you speak? Why should you network? What are the best ways to communicate to an audience that may refer to you or…
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Podcast 102 | Counseling Trauma with Reading and Writing, an interview with Israeli Counselor Yoav Cohen-Manor
Yoav Cohen-Manor uses writing and reading to process trauma and other issues within his Israeli counseling practice. Today’s Private Practice Resource Grasshopper is…
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Podcast 101 | Sliding Fee Scales and Brain Evolution an interview with Paul Fugelsang
Paul Fugelsang is the founder of OpenPathCollective.org. Open Path is a collective of therapists who have generously agreed to provide in-office treatment for $30 to…
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Podcast 87: The Future of Meditation. An interview with Ariel Garten
Today we’re having an in-depth conversation with Ariel Garten, co-founder and CEO of Muse. Today’s Private Practice Resource Want to learn how to become…
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Starting Your Paperwork Off Right in Private Practice
Maelisa Hall, Psy.D. is a clinical psychologist who loves paperwork. We’ve been talking about her writing an article all about private practice paperwork. Please…
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Strengths Finder 2.0 and interview with Ken Barr Jr.
Today’s resource: We’re approaching the 50th episode! What does the podcast mean to you? Leave me a message on Speakpipe What you’ll learn in…
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Attention Deficit Disorder Treatment / ADHD Treatment: An interview with Dr. David Keevil
Today there were two resources mentioned: Trello, free software to plan projects How to Become a Consultant Newsletter Attention Deficit Disorder Treatment/ ADHD…
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American Counseling Association Interview: An Interview with Will Stroble from ACA
Today’s Private Practice Resource are the Practice Briefs that Will has been working on at the American Counseling Association: Counseling Practice Briefs American Counseling…
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Digital HIPAA Compliance | An interview with Roy Huggins, digital security expert
This week’s Tool: Roy’s Digital Confidentiality According to Professional Ethics and HIPAA: A Heart-Centered Approach LEVELS I & II (Webinar) use promo code POPUP…
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How to Change the World! Podcast 31
Every once in a while, you get an opportunity that blows your mind. I was at the American Counseling Association Conference, watching the documentary…
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How to Get More Done | Practice of the Practice Podcast with Joe Sanok Session 28
How to Get More Done I’m often asked, “How do you get so much done?” In this episode, I walkthrough exactly how to get…
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How to Change Your Life an Interview with Kathy Angerer | Practice of the Practice Podcast with Joe Sanok
How to Change Your Life Kathy Angerer went from being a stay-at-home mom to the majority leader in Michigan’s House of Representatives in Michigan….
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How to reach goals in the New Year
Steps to reaching goals: 1. Identify your New Year’s resolution or goal. 2. Create a plan that helps you overcome barriers,…
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How to Improve Kid’s Sleep | 10 resources to help kids sleep
How to Improve Kid’s Sleep As parents, we want to stay educated and up-to-date on what best helps our kids learn, grow, and thrive….
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Five Apps that will change how you do business
”’ Recently I finally upgraded my phone. It was really sad how slow my “old” Droid X was acting. If dog years are 7:1…
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You’re not going to believe what this infographic says about parenting!
With so much parenting advice, here’s a parenting infographic that should get you started. www.MentalWellnessParenting.com/book …
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Values Activity
I just did a professional development day for a local school. They had me come to speak about anxiety and kids. Also, they wanted…
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Practice of the Practice Podcast with Joe Sanok episode 021 | An interview with Tim Marema from Daily Yonder about Rural America and Counselors
by Joseph R. Sanok Practice of the Practice Podcast with Joe Sanok episode 021 | An interview with Tim Marema from Daily Yonder about…
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Practice of the Practice Podcast with Joe Sanok episode 020 | An interview with Candace Gingrich-Jones from the Human Rights Campaign
by Joseph R. Sanok Practice of the Practice with Joe Sanok episode 020 | An interview with Candace Gingrich-Jones from the Human Rights Campaign…
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What my wife is worth | An infographic about stay-at-home moms
I am often asked, “Does your wife work?” She is a “play-at-home”/ “stay-at-home” mom. Of course she works! But I was wondering, if she…
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Practice of the Practice with Joe Sanok 018 | An interview with Chad Moses from To Write Love on Her Arms
by Joseph R. Sanok Practice of the Practice with Joe Sanok 018 | An interview with Chad Moses from To Write Love on Her…
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Practice of the Practice with Joe Sanok 017 | An interview with author and money guy Mark Scandrette
by Joseph R. Sanok Practice of the Practice with Joe Sanok 017 | An interview with author and money guy Mark Scandrette If…
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FREE BOOKS!
Today only (August 13, 2013) you can get all of my books for free on Amazon! Today is my 9th anniversary and it’s my…
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Pills and Thrills | Why Attention Issues Disappear in Crisis
Recently I was running a therapeutic sailing program and our engine died. Now the boat we are on is a traditionally rigged old wooden…
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How to launch/grow a practice in 12 months
Click the link for the full-sized PDF version infographic: Launch a private practice infographic When I can’t sleep this is what I do… The…
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Improve Kid’s Behavior in Two Steps
Kids are more likely to work toward something positive than avoid something negative. This is key to any parenting program. When a parent understands…
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Podcast 011 | Part 2 of 2 Interview with Dr. Jason Kilmer Motivational Interviewing Expert discusses best-practices and ways to grow a private practice
by Joseph R. Sanok Podcast 011 | Part 2 of 2 Interview with Dr. Jason Kilmer Motivational Interviewing Expert discusses best-practices and ways to…
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Podcast 010 | Part 1 of 2 Interview with Dr. Jason Kilmer Motivational Interviewing Expert discusses best-practices and ways to grow a private practice
by Joseph R. Sanok Podcast 010 | Part 1 of 2 Interview with Dr. Jason Kilmer Motivational Interviewing Expert discusses best-practices and ways to…
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Team Building Activities for Teens, Families, and Couples
If you are like me, you sometimes get antsy in sessions. I think our clients like to move around a bit too, especially kids,…
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Podcast 009 | Interview with The Digital Diet Guy, Mark Ostach. Passive income | Internet Use Disorder | Digital Addiction
by Joseph R. Sanok Summary Joseph R. Sanok: Counselor, Private Practice Owner, Consultant, Marketing Expert, and Blogger The Practice of the Practice Podcast: Counseling…
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How to love your job
It all started when I was at a meeting with my mother-in-law. She was invited due to her background in sailing. There were four…
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Three things anyone can do to prevent suicide
Appearing in the Record Eagle on 9-8-12 In 9th grade, the school counselor brought me and several other students into her office. She informed…
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Clinical Resources
Clinical Resources I have used these treatment planners since my first year out of counseling graduate school. Especially when…
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Bus Monitor Bullied
Bus Monitor Bullied About a week ago, my wife was changing my daughter’s diaper. She was parked outside a pharmacy in Traverse City…
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LLPC License: Step-by-Step
SOM LLPC License Paperwork So you have completed your Masters degree in counseling, probably from a CACREP accredited school, and you’re ready to begin…
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Four Tips to Make Billing Less Awkward
I have had several questions about how to make the payment piece of counseling easier. Before I explain what I do, I want to…
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