Innovative ideas to start, grow, and scale your private practice
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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. 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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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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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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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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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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“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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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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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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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 I have used these treatment planners since my first year out of counseling graduate school. Especially when…
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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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A “helicopter parent” is a parent who hovers over their child, waiting to catch them before they skin their knee. “Helicopter Parents” schedule, plan,…
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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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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…
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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?…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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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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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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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A clinician I consult with asked me a question. I asked him if I could post his question and my reply (without confidential information)….
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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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I know that when I was a graduate student, I had no idea what I didn’t know. But there are so many things that…
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In 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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