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ABA Therapy for ADHD: Strategies to Improve Focus & Behavior

By October Boyles, DNP, MSN, BSN, RN | June 15, 2022

ABA Therapy for ADHD: Practical Strategies to Strengthen Focus & Behavior Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) therapy offers an effective treatment approach for children with ADHD,…

Life Skills Group Activities for Adults: Ideas, Topics & Therapy Exercises

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

Life Skills Activities for Adults in Group Therapy (Examples + Session Ideas) This blog post explores a variety of engaging life skills activities designed for…

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…

Couples Therapy Techniques, Ground Rules, and Interventions

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

Couples Therapy Techniques, Ground Rules & Interventions for Therapists Discover practical couples therapy techniques, interventions, and session ground rules that can improve outcomes for couples…

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 –…

Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy: A Clinical Guide for Behavioral Health Practitioners

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

Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy: Clinical Best Practices, Documentation, and Patient Selection Psychedelic-assisted therapy is rapidly emerging as a promising treatment approach for conditions such as depression, PTSD,…

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 Notes: Template, Examples & Documentation Tips

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

EMDR Progress Notes: Templates, Examples & Documentation Tips for Every Phase Writing effective EMDR progress notes requires more than capturing session details – it involves…

Mental Health Billing Guide 2026: CPT Codes, Claims & Fewer Denials

By Racheal Morris | February 3, 2022

Mental Health & Behavioral Health Billing Guide 2026: CPT Codes, Claims & Fewer Denials If you’re looking to improve mental health billing or simplify billing…

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…