How Divorce Mediation Training Helped My Co-parenting Counseling
Coparenting counseling / coaching can be awkward, messy, and combative. Divorce Mediation taught me a lot about working through those impasses with divorced couples….
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PoP 197 | Sparks of Ideas With SparkSpace Founder Mark Henson
Today, Joe Sanok speaks with SparkSpace Founder, Mark Henson on sparks of ideas. Podcast Sponsor We’ve created a conference where introverts can get energized and…
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5 Key Strategies For a Single Mom To Grow a Successful Private Practice
Going from a stay-at-home mom: picking up carpools, volunteering at the schools, helping with homework, and cooking dinner; to a single mom starting her…
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7 Essentials: How to Set Your Session Rates
When I first started my private pay private practice, I set my rates in a very simple way. I looked at what a few…
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PoP 196 | How To Slow Down With Dr. Megan Warner
Today, Joe Sanok speaks with Dr. Megan Warner on how to slow down. Podcast Sponsor We’ve created a conference where introverts can get energized and…
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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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Uncomfortable Conversations: Talking To Your Teenage Daughter About Sex
Talking to girls about sex today has changed a lot, since I was a teenager! As a counselor and mom of three daughters, I…
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Slow Down to Spark Innovation
As I was building my business on top of my full-time job, I found myself really stressed. I’d work 40+ hours then do my…
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PoP 191 | Raccoons In The Ceiling And Guy From South Korea
Today, Joe Sanok speaks about raccoons in the ceiling and guy from South Korea. Podcast Sponsor Brighter Vision is a turnkey website solution designed to help…
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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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How To Focus In The New Year
We’re all setting goals and reflecting on changes we want to make. We do it every year. But how many of us actually achieve…
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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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PoP 186 | 12 Days Of Practice: Ten Days Off
Today we’re talking about 10 days off with Joe Sanok. In This Podcast: Vacations, let’s talk vacation: Must have a VA set up to not…
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PoP 184 | 12 Days Of Practice: Eight Passive Income Ideas
Sorry about the music in the middle of the podcast. The podcast file is corrupted so for some reason I can’t change it. Guess…
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New Year’s Resolutions: Private Practice Edition
2017 is here (almost) and it’s time to make some professional resolutions. As therapists, we are generally really good at telling other people how…
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PoP 179 | 12 Days Of Practice: Three Slow Down Steps
Today we’re talking about three slow down steps with Joe Sanok. In This Podcast: Slow down to spark innovation. Tons more coming in 2017 on…
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PoP 177 | 12 Days Of Practice: One Money Mindset
Today we’re talking about money mindset with Joe Sanok. In This Podcast: And an awesome money mindset What we were taught and why it’s unhealthy…
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Are You Breaking Up with Me?
I had been working with a client for several months on a weekly basis. They (singular pronoun for a person that doesn’t identify as…
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PoP 174 | Money Mindset and Epic Journeys with Joan Sotkin
Today we’re talking about money mindset and epic journeys with Joan Sotkin. Podcast Sponsor Head on over to www.wecounsel.com/professional to learn more about the joint partnership between…
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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 172 | Tips From The Pros: Kelly Higdon, Miranda Palmer, Clay Cockrell, Allison Puryear, Jeff Guenther, Harrison Tyner, and Alison Pidgeon
Today we’re talking about tips from the pros with some of the leading therapists in America. Podcast Sponsor Great tool to help you become a…
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10 Questions to Ask When Choosing a Biller In Private Practice
If you’re at the point where you think you need a biller for your private practice, you probably do. Billing insurance can take up…
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Tips to Stay Supportive When Your Partner is in a Start-Up Practice
My Partner When I first started dating my husband, then boyfriend, he was the co-founder of a tech start-up. Long hours, hard deadlines and…
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Balancing Motherhood and A Play Therapy Practice
Starting a new private practice was an easy decision. I had three babies in thirteen months. I have a social work degree. For me,…
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PoP 163 | Sex Therapy with Stefani Threadgill
Today we’re talking about Sex Therapy with Stefani Threadgill. How she became a sex therapist, her process when it comes to meeting new clients,…
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How Yoga Expanded My Practice and My Mind
Yoga has become an integral part of my Therapeutic Practice over the past five years. I started my personal journey with yoga over ten…
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July 2016 Monthly Income Report
I spent way more time playing at the beach than trying to make money in July! I went away for the week of the…
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Play Therapy As a Private Practice Niche
Ever considered making play therapy your private practice niche? Do you wonder if it is really worth the energy or investment of time and…
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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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Apex Predators, Sleep, and Entrepreneurs
Entrepreneurs, business owners, and frankly humans in general tend not to sleep as much as they need. According to Gallup poll, Americans sleep an average…
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PoP 140 | Appreciative Inquiry an Interview with TED speaker Robyn Stratton-Berkessel
Appreciative Inquiry is all about the discovery of the best in humans, their organizations, and the relevant world around them. It involves systematic discovery of…
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PoP 133 | What grad students can do to launch their careers, co-hosted by Thomas J. Olsen
What do graduate students need to know? How can you prepare for a career while in graduate school? Today’s podcast answers those questions, as…
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PoP 132 | Russia, Hollywood, and a new documentary with Rima Simon, MSW, LCSW
Rima was born in Russia and escaped ethnic and religious persecution, moving to Poland when she was five. At age eight she moved to…
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PoP 127 | Surfing, Foster Care, and Hulu an interview with Guided Good Founder Janet Wood
You’re newly divorced, working with kids in foster care, and you want to learn Spanish: What do you do? Janet Wood moved out…
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PoP 120 | Curiosity and Genocide an interview with Super Forecaster Noel Goodman
Today I talk with super forecaster, Noel Goodman. Noel helps to predict genocide, wars, and elections. He does this for fun and doesn’t get…
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PoP 119 | Rob Bell: How to Be Here
In this podcast session, I talk with best-selling author Rob Bell see theology, the world, and therapy. His new book, How to Be Here:…
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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 109 | Hollywood Therapist David Silverman
In this session, I interview Hollywood Therapist, David Silverman. His counseling and coaching helps those in Hollywood to get more out of life. David…
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PoP 108 | Hermeisha’s Practice Practice Consultant Roundtable
In this session, we discuss Hermeisha Hopson’s Jacksonville, NC counseling practice, Refuge Counseling. Julie Hanks, Kelly Higdon, and Miranda Palmer join me for the…
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PoP 107 | Jonathan’s Practice Practice Consultant Roundtable
In this session, we discuss Jonathan Pishner’s counseling practice, Apex Counseling. Julie Hanks, Kelly Higdon, and Miranda Palmer join me for the second of three…
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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 96 | An interview with Mindfulness and Pregnancy Expert Nicole Elliott
For Nicole Elliott, mindfulness doesn’t end in the counseling private practice, it’s how she lives her life. Today’s Private Practice Sponsor The National Association of…
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Amazon Associate Declaration
I often remind people that an easy way to make passive income is to become an Amazon Associate. As an Amazon Associate, you’ll get…
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Podcast 94: Get more out of life, an interview with Shenandoah Chefalo
For Shenandoah Chefalo, life started really rough. She called CPS on her own family and now if a speaker, author, and advocate for foster…
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Podcast 93: Education System Reformation an Interview with Priscilla Were
For Pricilla Were, Kenya’s education system wasn’t doing enough. So, she changed it. Today’s Private Practice Sponsor Brighter Vision is the worldwide leader in therapist website…
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Podcast 92: Reforming adoption and foster care, an interview with Drew and Emily Hale
For Emily and Drew Hale foster care and adoption is at the center of their relationship. Today’s Private Practice Sponsor Brighter Vision is the worldwide…
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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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Session 80 | Technology and Private Practice an Interview with Rob Reinhardt
Discover ways to grow a private practice using technology in this private practice consultant interview with Rob Reinhardt! Today’s Private Practice Podcast Sponsor If you…
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Podcast 79 | Self Image, Eating Issues, and Cancer an Interview with Tamara Duarte
Today’s Private Practice Podcast Sponsor If you want to build your strength and endurance, you can do repetitive physical exercises like running or walking. Similarly,…
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Podcast 74 | Two graduate students speak out, an interview with L. Allen Crosby and Gary Mayne
Today’s Private Practice Podcast Sponsor What you will discover in this podcast 3:21 Why Twitter made all the difference 6:43 Why Gary is a…
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Podcast 58: Listener Questions about private practice, my love life, and how to rank higher in Google
Today’s Private Practice Podcast resource: Mental Wellness Counseling’s new Intensive Recovery Program, a 12 hour, 20 hour, or 36 hour intensive outpatient treatment program….
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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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Podcast 53: How to publish a children’s book | An interview with Kristy Kurjan
Today’s Private Practice Podcast resource (and sponsor): Legendary Lion What does the podcast mean to you? Leave me a message on Speakpipe Meet Kristy Kurjan…
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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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Entrepreneur Habits: 10x10x10 Challenge
What is the 10x10x10 Challenge? Quick Version The 10x10x10 Challenge is a way to help everyone focus. It is a way for us to…
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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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Becoming an Autism Expert: An interview with Janeen Herskovitz, LMHC
Today’s Private Practice Resource is the brand new project I’m working on, sign up for the newsletter for exclusive content, chapters, and checklists to…
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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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Sex and Counseling: An interview with Monica Lieser
When I first met Monica, is was in Kalamazoo. She gave me my very first client. She now does couples therapy in St. Loius,…
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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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PRAXIS | A guest blog from Isaac Morehouse: reinventing education, business, and the world
I have known Isaac Morehouse since 2000. Isaac is a thought leader, innovator and entrepreneur. In a sense we both grew into our…
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Join me for Novembeard! No shave = Help college students and Oklahoma!
Novembeard Donation from MentalWellnessCounseling on Square Market The system for donating is can be fairly clunky, but if you want to donate directly to…
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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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Practice of the Practice Podcast with Joe Sanok Session 016 | Interview with Glennon Melton (and Chase) from www.momastery.com
by Joseph R. Sanok Practice of the Practice Podcast with Joe Sanok Session 016 | Interview with Glennon Melton (and Chase) from www.momastery.com 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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Practice of the Practice with Joe Sanok Episode 015 | Seven Ways to Avoid Burnout in Private Practice
by Joseph R. Sanok Practice of the Practice Podcast with Joe Sanok Session 015 | Seven Ways to Avoid Burnout in Your Private Practice…
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Practice of the Practice Podcast with Joe Sanok Session 013 | How to help angry kids and frustrated parents with new parenting approaches
by Joseph R. Sanok Practice of the Practice Podcast with Joe Sanok Session 013 | How to help angry kids and frustrated parents with new…
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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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April 2013 Monthly Income Report
This month was different This month my wife, daughter, and I went to Spain for two weeks. One of my wife’s best friends got…
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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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Practice of the Practice Podcast 007 | What are you worth? An awesome interview with consultant, professor, and private practice guru Dr. Cindi Briggs.
by Joseph R. Sanok As I’m working on this the Oscars are on and they’re doing the 007 tribute for the 50th anniversary. I…
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I’m addicted to stats | turning the consultant brain off
I’m addicted to stats. I hated them in undergraduate and graduate school, but I really have fallen in love with them. Actually, it’s started…
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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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Purple Poop
My poop was purple. I’m not talking specks, I’m talking “Did I just poop kool-aid?!”-purple. Many of you know that I just had surgery…
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Genuine Virtual Networking
I am a people person. I like talking with people. That is one of the main reasons I went into counseling. I like talking…
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Customer Service is Killing People
In a previous post and in my e-newsletter I let you know about how I was diagnosed with cancer in July. As I…
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The Teen Brain
“All teenagers are risk-takers, moody, and get embarrassed by their parents.” “They are angry and hate adults.” “They only listen to their friends.” Are these statements…
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Why I don’t take insurance
Someone just asked me: “I saw your comment on LinkedIn about how you no longer take insurance. I’m curious about that. What made…
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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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The Cancer Effect
In July I was diagnosed with thyroid cancer. Fairly soon I will be having a bunch of additional tests and have a treatment…
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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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