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Articles, Avoiding Burnout, Clinical Issues, Launching a private practice, Marketing, Running a Business, SEOFebruary 19, 2013

I’m addicted to stats | turning the consultant brain off

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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…

A better life, Angry Kids, Articles, Aspiring Clinicians, Avoiding Burnout, Clinical Issues, Clinical Resources, Marketing, Networking, ParentingDecember 19, 2012

How to love your job

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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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A better life, Articles, Avoiding Burnout, Cancer, Clinical IssuesNovember 15, 2012

Purple Poop

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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…

Articles, Aspiring Clinicians, Branding, Clinical Issues, Marketing, Networking, RelationshipsOctober 16, 2012

Genuine Virtual Networking

By Aaron Carpenter

I am a people person. I like talking with people. That is one of the main reasons I went into counseling. I like talking…

Articles, Clinical Issues, Customer Service, Marketing, Networking, Relationships, Running a BusinessOctober 8, 2012

Customer Service is Killing People

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In a previous post and in my e-newsletter I let you know about how I was diagnosed with cancer in July. As I…

Angry Kids, Articles, Clinical Issues, ParentingSeptember 17, 2012

The Teen Brain

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“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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Articles, Aspiring Clinicians, Avoiding Burnout, Clinical Issues, Running a Business, Why I don't take insuranceSeptember 6, 2012

Why I don’t take insurance

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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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A better life, Articles, Clinical Issues, Clinical ResourcesAugust 30, 2012

Three things anyone can do to prevent suicide

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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…

A better life, Articles, Avoiding Burnout, Clinical IssuesAugust 30, 2012

The Cancer Effect

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In July I was diagnosed with thyroid cancer. Fairly soon I will be having a bunch of additional tests and have a treatment…

Articles, Avoiding Burnout, Clinical Issues, Clinical Resources, UncategorizedJuly 30, 2012

Clinical Resources

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Clinical Resources I have used these treatment planners since my first year out of counseling graduate school. Especially when…

Articles, Aspiring Clinicians, Clinical Issues, Marketing, Running a Business, SEO, Setting Up a WebsiteJuly 27, 2012

Selecting a counseling private practice name

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How to name a counseling private practice What’s in a name? EVERYTHING! The name of your practice should be something that reflects who you…

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Angry Kids, Articles, Clinical Issues, ParentingJuly 25, 2012

Helicopter Parents Gone Wild

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A “helicopter parent” is a parent who hovers over their child, waiting to catch them before they skin their knee. “Helicopter Parents” schedule, plan,…

Angry Kids, Articles, Aspiring Clinicians, Clinical Issues, Parenting, Running a BusinessJuly 25, 2012

More ways to help angry kids

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In my last article “How to Help Angry Kids” I talked about a number of treatment approaches to help kids that have anger issues….

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Articles, Clinical Issues, RelationshipsJuly 16, 2012

Mental Wellness: Opposite-sex friends

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Originally featured in the Record Eagle July 14, 2012. Available at: http://record-eagle.com/features/x748660390/Mental-Wellness-Opposite-sex-friends I have seen many a friendship and marriage fail because of opposite…

A better life, Articles, Avoiding Burnout, Clinical IssuesJuly 16, 2012

Mental Wellness: More than beauty rest

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Originally appeared in the Record Eagle, June 16, 2012 available at: http://record-eagle.com/bodysoul/x1350020161/Mental-Wellness-More-than-beauty-rest/print My grandma had a sleep mask. You know the kind that blocks out light?…

Articles, Aspiring Clinicians, Clinical Issues, Marketing, SEOJuly 9, 2012

How I almost lost 5,000 customers

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I became more active on counseling private practice discussions on LinkedIn a few months ago. In Pat Flynn’s e-newsletter (Smart Passive Income) he had…

Articles, Aspiring Clinicians, Clinical Issues, E-book, Marketing, Running a Business, Setting Up a WebsiteJuly 2, 2012

E-book is now on Amazon!

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Joseph Sanok’s new e-book! Practice of the Practice | A Start-up Guide to Launching a Counseling Private Practice A straight-forward guide to making private…

Angry Kids, Articles, Clinical Issues, Parenting, RelationshipsJuly 2, 2012

Parenting and stepping back

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There are so many factors that go into parenting. It seems that every friend, website, magazine, and blog is telling you how to…

Articles, Clinical Issues, Marketing, Running a BusinessJune 29, 2012

When do you need a practice consultant?

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For most counselors, a practice consultant is a waste of time and money. It is really important to know yourself well enough to ask…

Articles, Clinical Issues, Marketing, Running a BusinessJune 26, 2012

Part-time practice with a Full-Time Job | Four Tips

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I have had a part-time counseling private practice since 2007. This was while maintaining a full-time job. My situation was such where my wife…

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A better life, Angry Kids, Articles, Clinical Issues, Clinical ResourcesJune 22, 2012

Bus Monitor Bullied

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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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Articles, Aspiring Clinicians, Clinical Issues, Clinical Resources, Running a BusinessMay 6, 2012

LLPC License: Step-by-Step

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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…