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Interventions for Anxiety

Interventions for Anxiety

By October Boyles, MSN, BSN, RN November 29, 2022

As the most common mental health disorder in the U.S., anxiety affects nearly a fifth of the population every year. Consequently, interventions for anxiety are a crucial…

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ICD-11 Updates for 2022

ICD-11 Updates for 2022

By October Boyles, MSN, BSN, RN November 23, 2022

The International Classification of Diseases (ICD) has been the foundation for medical coding, clinical workflows and research across the world, but the current version is about 30…

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How to Decide What Rates to Charge for Your Therapy Services

How to Decide What Rates to Charge for Your Therapy Services

By October Boyles, MSN, BSN, RN November 18, 2022

Deciding how much therapy costs can be challenging for even the most seasoned therapists. Counseling is a unique field. The value of your services is…

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Conducting a Successful Intake With Your Clients

Conducting a Successful Intake With Your Clients

By October Boyles, MSN, BSN, RN November 8, 2022

One of the most important interactions you have with clients is during your intake session. During this appointment, you build initial rapport, hear the client’s…

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Therapist Shame and Documentation

Therapist Shame and Documentation: How the Shame Spiral Keeps You Behind on Notes and Hating Documentation

By Miranda Palmer, LMFT November 7, 2022

Let me start by saying this. There’s nothing to be ashamed of in regard to your documentation. Truly. Even if you feel a pit in…

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Top 8 Things to Include in Your Substance Abuse Counseling Notes

Top 8 Things to Include in Your Substance Abuse Counseling Notes

By October Boyles, MSN, BSN, RN October 26, 2022

Counseling notes are a key component of offering therapy services to your patients. These notes contain important information about your patient that allows you to…

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How to Write DAP Notes

How to Write DAP Notes

By October Boyles, MSN, BSN, RN October 11, 2022

How to Write DAP Notes In psychotherapy, you’ll find many different types of progress note formats. One popular approach uses data, assessment, and plan (DAP)…

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What Is CPT Code 96127 and How Does It Affect Your Income?

What Is CPT Code 96127 and How Does It Affect Your Income?

By October Boyles, MSN, BSN, RN September 22, 2022

What is CPT Code 96127 and How Does it Affect Your Income? Brief behavioral assessments are a great way for behavioral health professionals and other…

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How to Write Progress Notes

How to Write Progress Notes

By October Boyles, MSN, BSN, RN September 8, 2022

How to Write Progress Notes As a therapist, progress notes are necessary for you to track your patient’s progress and ensure they are receiving effective…

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How to Write Couples Therapy Notes

How to Write Couples Therapy Notes

By October Boyles, MSN, BSN, RN August 24, 2022

Couples counseling differs from individual therapy because instead of dealing with one person’s issues or addiction, you’re working through two individuals’ needs and how those…

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