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Why Is empathy a four-letter word?
By Eileen Weber
When did American society become so apathetic to one another’s death, pain, or sadness? Think of the number of people online who cheered at Charlie Kirk’s assassination recently. Yet, Kirk, Turning Point USA CEO and co-founder, was widely quoted as saying “I can’t stand the word empathy, actually. I think… Read more »
Leading Stories
Practical Practice
Tips offered for leaping into private practice
By Catherine Robertson Souter
Starting over. Leaving the security of a weekly paycheck and benefits. Relying only on your own ability to make it. It all sounds quite terrifying and it can be. But making the move to a private practice can also be the catalyst for re-writing a career, a lifestyle, and improving… Read more »
Getting started in private practice
By Ellen Anderson, Ph.D
Mental health professionals make tough decisions during their career, but few are as fraught with anxiety as the decision to pursue self-employment. The benefits of employment at a community agency, hospital, or university setting include the security of a regular paycheck, health and retirement benefits, and a community of professional… Read more »
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Psychotherapy Business & Marketing
Diversifying to mitigate burnout
By Liz Varney, LICSW
With the intensity of the current social and political climate, it is more important than ever for psychotherapists to have a burnout prevention plan. In addition to regular time off, practicing good boundaries, and having a rich and satisfying personal life, private practitioners have the additional advantage of diversifying their… Read more »
Podcasting for business promotion
By Liz Varney, LICSW
As we continue to journey along with the ever-changing world of technology, the need for private psychotherapists to stay on trend with these updates is imperative for their businesses. The rise of podcasting over the past several years certainly piques the interest of any therapist looking for exciting new ways… Read more »
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News Briefs
Successful NH NAMIWalks; New VT Mental Health Urgent Care; VT Ending Pipe Distribution Program; Safety Concerns at MA State Hospitals
By Tricia Stortz
Record-Breaking turnout for NAMIWalks New Hampshire More than 2,000 participants gathered in Concord for NAMIWalks New Hampshire, setting a new record for attendance and raising more than $275,000 to promote mental health awareness and suicide prevention across the state. The annual event, organized by the National Alliance on Mental Illness… Read more »
Trinity Health Closures in CT; MA Behavioral Health Hospital Expands; VT Telehealth Law to Improve Rural Access
By Tricia Stortz
CT lawmakers push for input following Trinity Health closures This summer, Trinity Health of New England is closing two outpatient mental health programs in Hartford, raising concerns about continuity of care for patients with ongoing psychiatric needs.The programs have long served as key access points for therapy and medication management.… Read more »
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In Person with Alan Bodnar, Ph.D.
Grateful
There is a chill in the air on this late summer morning despite the bright sunshine. I am sitting alone at an outdoor table at a busy café enjoying a breakfast sandwich, a simple fare of eggs, cheese, and bacon with a cup of coffee. Life is good and I… Read more »
Rescuing the presumptive queen
“Look, Pop Pop! It’s a queen bee.” And so I looked, and with my scant knowledge of bees, I couldn’t find anything to cast doubt on my six-year-old granddaughter’s conclusion. The insect was about twice the length of the average bee, its abdomen was dark brown with a few yellow… Read more »