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Steps to reaching goals: 1. Identify your New Year’s resolution or goal. 2. Create a plan that helps you overcome barriers,…
Read MoreSteps to reaching goals: 1. Identify your New Year’s resolution or goal. 2. Create a plan that helps you overcome barriers,…
Read MoreHow 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….
Read More”’ Recently I finally upgraded my phone. It was really sad how slow my “old” Droid X was acting. If dog years are 7:1…
Read MoreWith so much parenting advice, here’s a parenting infographic that should get you started. www.MentalWellnessParenting.com/book …
Read MoreI just did a professional development day for a local school. They had me come to speak about anxiety and kids. Also, they wanted…
Read Moreby Joseph R. Sanok Practice of the Practice Podcast with Joe Sanok episode 021 | An interview with Tim Marema from Daily Yonder about…
Read Moreby Joseph R. Sanok Practice of the Practice with Joe Sanok episode 020 | An interview with Candace Gingrich-Jones from the Human Rights Campaign…
Read MoreI have known Isaac Morehouse since 2000. Isaac is a thought leader, innovator and entrepreneur. In a sense we both grew into our…
Read MoreNovembeard Donation from MentalWellnessCounseling on Square Market The system for donating is can be fairly clunky, but if you want to donate directly to…
Read MoreI 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…
Read Moreby Joseph R. Sanok Practice of the Practice with Joe Sanok 018 | An interview with Chad Moses from To Write Love on Her…
Read Moreby Joseph R. Sanok Practice of the Practice with Joe Sanok 017 | An interview with author and money guy Mark Scandrette If…
Read Moreby Joseph R. Sanok Practice of the Practice Podcast with Joe Sanok Session 016 | Interview with Glennon Melton (and Chase) from www.momastery.com If…
Read MoreToday only (August 13, 2013) you can get all of my books for free on Amazon! Today is my 9th anniversary and it’s my…
Read MoreRecently I was running a therapeutic sailing program and our engine died. Now the boat we are on is a traditionally rigged old wooden…
Read MoreClick 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…
Read Moreby Joseph R. Sanok Practice of the Practice Podcast with Joe Sanok Session 015 | Seven Ways to Avoid Burnout in Your Private Practice…
Read Moreby Joseph R. Sanok Practice of the Practice Podcast with Joe Sanok Session 013 | How to help angry kids and frustrated parents with new…
Read MoreKids are more likely to work toward something positive than avoid something negative. This is key to any parenting program. When a parent understands…
Read Moreby Joseph R. Sanok Podcast 011 | Part 2 of 2 Interview with Dr. Jason Kilmer Motivational Interviewing Expert discusses best-practices and ways to…
Read Moreby Joseph R. Sanok Podcast 010 | Part 1 of 2 Interview with Dr. Jason Kilmer Motivational Interviewing Expert discusses best-practices and ways to…
Read MoreThis month was different This month my wife, daughter, and I went to Spain for two weeks. One of my wife’s best friends got…
Read MoreIf you are like me, you sometimes get antsy in sessions. I think our clients like to move around a bit too, especially kids,…
Read Moreby Joseph R. Sanok Summary Joseph R. Sanok: Counselor, Private Practice Owner, Consultant, Marketing Expert, and Blogger The Practice of the Practice Podcast: Counseling…
Read Moreby 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…
Read MoreI’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…
Read MoreIt 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…
Read MoreMy 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…
Read MoreI am a people person. I like talking with people. That is one of the main reasons I went into counseling. I like talking…
Read MoreIn a previous post and in my e-newsletter I let you know about how I was diagnosed with cancer in July. As I…
Read More“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…
Read MoreSomeone just asked me: “I saw your comment on LinkedIn about how you no longer take insurance. I’m curious about that. What made…
Read MoreAppearing 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…
Read MoreIn July I was diagnosed with thyroid cancer. Fairly soon I will be having a bunch of additional tests and have a treatment…
Read MoreClinical Resources I have used these treatment planners since my first year out of counseling graduate school. Especially when…
Read MoreHow to name a counseling private practice What’s in a name? EVERYTHING! The name of your practice should be something that reflects who…
Read MoreA “helicopter parent” is a parent who hovers over their child, waiting to catch them before they skin their knee. “Helicopter Parents” schedule, plan,…
Read MoreIn my last article “How to Help Angry Kids” I talked about a number of treatment approaches to help kids that have anger issues….
Read MoreOriginally 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…
Read MoreOriginally 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?…
Read MoreI 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…
Read MoreJoseph 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…
Read MoreThere are so many factors that go into parenting. It seems that every friend, website, magazine, and blog is telling you how to…
Read MoreFor most counselors, a practice consultant is a waste of time and money. It is really important to know yourself well enough to ask…
Read MoreI 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…
Read MoreBus Monitor Bullied About a week ago, my wife was changing my daughter’s diaper. She was parked outside a pharmacy in Traverse City…
Read MoreSOM LLPC License Paperwork So you have completed your Masters degree in counseling, probably from a CACREP accredited school, and you’re ready to begin…
Read MoreA clinician I consult with asked me a question. I asked him if I could post his question and my reply (without confidential information)….
Read MoreI have had several questions about how to make the payment piece of counseling easier. Before I explain what I do, I want to…
Read MoreI know that when I was a graduate student, I had no idea what I didn’t know. But there are so many things that…
Read MoreIn your first years after graduation, most states have you under the supervision of a fully licensed counselor. Each state is a bit different,…
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