Starting in private practice: 10 tips you can start today
As I patiently awaited my actual counseling license approval, I decided to be proactive and ensure all was in place to be able jump…
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So you want to work at my private practice
Congratulations, you have great taste! Lately I’ve been thinking about my approach to selecting counselors to join my private practice. Rather than just keep…
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November 2013 Monthly Income Report
www.PracticeofthePractice.com/november-2013-cash November | What I’ve been up to and what I’ve learned I’m so close to breaking the $50k mark for my part time…
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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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What a Facebook Ad Taught Me About Email Lists
You may have noticed that every 7 days or so, you’re getting a pop up on my website asking if you want my 5…
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October 2013 Monthly Income Report
October | What I’ve been up to and what I’ve learned This month I broke the $40,000 mark for my part-time business! I’ve…
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Yet another Smidgen with Joe
Smidgens are quick, short, inspiring thoughts done in a podcast format, without all the fluff. They’re a way for me to quickly express thoughts,…
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Something New! Smidgens with Joe
Smidgens are quick, short, inspiring thoughts done in a podcast format, without all the fluff. They’re a way for me to quickly express thoughts,…
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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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July 2013 Monthly Income Report
Some people might think that posting my income every month is bragging or somehow beyond what I should disclose. I used to be in…
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Is your website terrible? Improve Your Website Quiz | Self-evaluation
How is your website doing? Are you getting new clients from it? Here is an assessment I developed to give you a quick look….
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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 with Joe Sanok Episode 014 | Five Ways to Make More Money in Private Practice
by Joseph R. Sanok Practice of the Practice Podcast with Joe Sanok Session 014 | Five Ways to Make More Money 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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June 2013 Monthly Income Report
Compared with last month this month’s income is a bit down, but looking at the months prior, I think I am gaining some momentum!…
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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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Therapist Throwdown
CLICK HERE TO APPLY Do you want a way to motivate yourself to grow your private practice? Do you want Joe Sanok to…
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Practice of the Practice Podcast with Joe Sanok Session 012 | How to name a counseling private practice
by Joseph R. Sanok Practice of the Practice Podcast with Joe Sanok Session 012 | How to name a counseling private practice Summary Joseph…
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Five Ways to Know Your Business Will Be Successful This Year
There are five essential indicators as to whether your business will grow this year. I am sure there are more than five, but these…
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Three tips to enhance networking with speakers while in graduate school
As you go through a counseling. psychology, or social work master’s program, there will frequently be guest speakers coming into the different counseling classes…
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Top Five Things I Wish I Knew before I Graduated
I occasionally have guest bloggers here on Practice of the Practice. I look for folks that can offer a point of view that is different…
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Referral Essentials
I went to the eye doctor a few weeks ago. I go each year for a check up. Things are great, I found out…
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Adding 1099 Contractors to Your Practice
I received three emails today, it must be 1099 Friday: Re: 1099 discussion on LinkedIn “I saw the posting and am interested as well….
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The Bartender Counselor
I participate in a few online communities on Facebook and LinkedIn. Doing so has a number of benefits. You can see what…
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Business Advice and The Beatles
Are you part of the MAYA group or not? If you don’t know, than you are not in the group. MAYA stands for…
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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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Selecting a counseling private practice name
How to name a counseling private practice What’s in a name? EVERYTHING! The name of your practice should be something that reflects who…
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A Step-by-Step Guide to “Dinner and a Counseling Session”
If you are not familiar with the”Dinner and a Counseling Session” service that I offered starting in May, you can check out the site…
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Helicopter Parents Gone Wild
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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More ways to help angry kids
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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You Marketing You
I didn’t realize how much was involved with marketing until I really got into private practice, and I am still learning. As much as…
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Mental Wellness: Opposite-sex friends
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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Mental Wellness: More than beauty rest
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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E-book is now on Amazon!
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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What I wish I had known in graduate school
As I made my way through my graduate degrees in Counseling Psychology and Community Counseling, I did a lot right: I had a job…
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Part-time practice with a Full-Time Job | Four Tips
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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Questions to ask a potential supervisor
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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