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Disenfranchised Grief in Disruptive Families: Therapeutic Strategies for Healing

By Kaylee Kron, LMSW | January 30, 2024

The Silent Pain Treating Disenfranchised Grief in Disruptive Family Settings Introduction Experiencing grief and loss is a challenging and often painful journey. It becomes more…

Understanding Complex Trauma & CPTSD: Strategies for Mental Health Professionals

By October Boyles, DNP, MSN, BSN, RN | January 23, 2024

Understanding Complex Trauma: Approaches for Supporting Clients With Chronic Trauma and CPTSD Complex post-traumatic stress disorder (CPTSD) is a complicated mental health disorder that is…

A Digital Resource and Intervention Guide for Children and Adolescents with ADHD

By Bea Sanders LCSW | January 19, 2024

A Digital Resource and Intervention Guide for Children and Adolescents with ADHD Overview of ADHD in children and adolescents Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental…

Why AI Will Never Replace Therapists

By October Boyles, DNP, MSN, BSN, RN | January 5, 2024

Why AI Will Never Replace Therapists Explore why artificial intelligence, despite rapid advances, will never fully replace human therapists. Drawing on recent Stanford University research,…

Vicarious Trauma, Compassion Fatigue, & Burnout: A Therapist’s Guide

By Bea Sanders LCSW | December 13, 2023

Understanding Vicarious Trauma and Compassion Fatigue versus Burnout Understanding the difference between vicarious trauma, compassion fatigue, and burnout is essential for mental health professionals working…

Empowering Private Practice Therapists: Balancing Productivity, Privacy and Control in Note-Taking Amidst AI Advancements

By October Boyles, DNP, MSN, BSN, RN | November 21, 2023

Balancing Productivity, Privacy and Control in Note-Taking Amidst AI Advancements As AI tools become more common in clinical settings, behavioral health professionals face growing concerns…

Understanding Intersectionality in Behavioral Health: A Comprehensive Overview

By October Boyles, DNP, MSN, BSN, RN | October 27, 2023

Understanding Intersectionality in Behavioral Health: A Comprehensive Overview Intersectionality is an acknowledgment that individuals and groups who share an identity experience additional intragroup differences based…

Using Genetic Testing to Enhance Psychiatric Medication Selection

By October Boyles, DNP, MSN, BSN, RN | September 15, 2023

Using Genetic Testing to Enhance Psychiatric Medication Selection Finding the optimal medication regimen for each patient often involves trial and error. However, recent strides in…

How to Provide Culturally Responsive Care in Mental Health Care

By October Boyles, DNP, MSN, BSN, RN | September 1, 2023

How to Provide Culturally Responsive Care in Mental Health Care As professionals in behavioral health, it’s essential to acknowledge the daily impact of culture on…

Eating Disorder Treatment Plan: Templates & Examples for Clinicians

By October Boyles, DNP, MSN, BSN, RN | August 25, 2023

Eating Disorder Treatment Plan and Note Writing Tips An effective eating disorder treatment plan provides a structured, individualized roadmap for treating complex eating disorders such…

Signs of Untreated ADHD in Adults: How to Spot It Early

By October Boyles, DNP, MSN, BSN, RN | August 8, 2023

Signs of Untreated ADHD in Adults: What Does Undiagnosed Adult ADHD Look Like? Many adults live with undiagnosed or untreated ADHD without realizing it. The…

Couples Therapy CPT Code Guide: How to Bill Correctly

By Fatima Davis | July 7, 2023

Couples Therapy CPT Code and Billing Guide Billing for couples therapy can be confusing, especially when it comes to selecting the correct CPT code and…

Clinician Imposter Syndrome: Causes, Signs, and How to Overcome It

By October Boyles, DNP, MSN, BSN, RN | June 16, 2023

Understanding Clinician Imposter Syndrome: How Therapists Can Overcome Self-Doubt Imposter syndrome is remarkably common among mental health clinicians and often shows up as perfectionism, comparison,…

Managing Violent and Aggressive Behavior: Strategies for Mental Health Professionals

By Dr. October Boyles | May 12, 2023

Learning about different emotional behaviors and mental health conditions on your path to becoming a therapist certainly makes it easier to help understand and diagnose…

Therapeutic Interventions for Progress Notes

By October Boyles, DNP, MSN, BSN, RN | April 28, 2023

Therapeutic Interventions for Mental Health Progress Notes Need practical guidance for documenting therapeutic interventions in your progress notes? This guide offers clear strategies you can…