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Life Skills Activities & Group Therapy Activities for Adults

By October Boyles, DNP, MSN, BSN, RN | June 3, 2022

Life Skills Activities for Group Therapy with Adults This blog post explores a variety of engaging life skills activities designed for use in adult group…

Adding and Updating Digital Contact Information in NPPES

By October Boyles, DNP, MSN, BSN, RN | May 11, 2022

Behavioral health providers are no strangers to collaboration and patient file exchanges. Whether you were looking for another therapist’s help on a case or had…

14 Tips for Effective Couples Therapy Sessions

By October Boyles, DNP, MSN, BSN, RN | April 27, 2022

14 Tips for Effective Couples Therapy Sessions This blog post offers practical tips for couples therapy that help clinicians guide partners toward healthier communication, emotional…

Six-Step Crisis Intervention: Clinical Steps for Counselors & Therapists

By October Boyles, DNP, MSN, BSN, RN | April 19, 2022

Six-Step Crisis Intervention: A Practical Clinical Guide for Counselors & Therapists When a client presents in crisis – such as acute emotional distress or suicidal…

Best Practices for Psychiatric Rehabilitation Program (PRP) Documentation

By October Boyles, DNP, MSN, BSN, RN | April 6, 2022

  Adults struggling with mental health issues may be admitted to a psychosocial rehabilitation program (PRP). This type of program is intended to provide a variety of…

CMS-1500 Claim Form Guide: Accurate Billing for Behavioral Health Providers

By October Boyles, DNP, MSN, BSN, RN | March 29, 2022

A CMS 1500 form is a claim form you will often use in private practice behavioral health care. This form bills Medicare carriers and in-network…

Ways to Create a Healthy Culture in Your Counseling Practice

By October Boyles, DNP, MSN, BSN, RN | March 17, 2022

Creating a healthy, positive culture in your group practice can significantly improve the way your counselors feel and act at work. However, building a new…

Putting Together a Good Faith Estimate

By October Boyles, DNP, MSN, BSN, RN | March 14, 2022

Healthcare rules and regulations are constantly changing. In late 2021, Congress passed the No Surprises Act. One of the Act’s goals is to eliminate unexpected…

Telehealth Parity Laws in 2025: Payment Parity and Reimbursement Trends

By October Boyles, DNP, MSN, BSN, RN | March 9, 2022

Telehealth Parity Laws in 2025: What Providers Need to Know Telehealth has shifted from an emergency alternative to a standard method of delivering care –…

Use of Psychedelics in Behavioral Health Treatment

By October Boyles, DNP, MSN, BSN, RN | February 28, 2022

Using psychedelics in behavioral health treatment, also known as psychedelic therapy, involves the use of compounds and plants that induce hallucinations. Though the formal study…

Digital Therapeutics for Treating Anxiety and Depression

By October Boyles, DNP, MSN, BSN, RN | February 18, 2022

Using Digital Therapeutics to Treat Anxiety and Depression People use technology in almost every part of their lives, from buying coffee to doing their taxes…

EMDR Progress Note-Writing Tips

By October Boyles, DNP, MSN, BSN, RN | February 9, 2022

EMDR Progress Note-Writing Tips Accurate and consistent documentation is critical for effective EMDR therapy. Whether you’re tracking progress through each of the eight phases or…

Complete Guide to Mental Health & Behavioral Health Billing

By October Boyles, DNP, MSN, BSN, RN | February 3, 2022

Complete Guide to Mental Health & Behavioral Health Billing If you’re looking to optimize your mental health billing or streamline billing for behavioral health services,…

Psychiatric Rehabilitation Program Services, Goals, and Documentation Tips

By October Boyles, DNP, MSN, BSN, RN | January 28, 2022

Psychiatric Rehabilitation Program Services, Goals, and Documentation Tips Psychiatric Rehabilitation Programs (PRPs) offer a structured path to recovery for individuals living with serious mental illness…

What Is Case Management Software and Why Do I Need It?

By October Boyles, DNP, MSN, BSN, RN | January 19, 2022

You’re a case manager in the behavioral health field, and you work hard. Something that can make your job easier is case management software. This…