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Program provides resources for perinatal & postpartum mental health
By Catherine Robertson Souter
The birth of a child can be one of life’s most miraculous, joy-filled events. For many new mothers, however, the time around giving birth can be less than positive. In fact, each year one in five pregnant women experience mental health or substance use disorders during pregnancy or in the… Read more »
Leading Stories
Practical Practice
Owning a group practice: How hard can it be?
By Ellen Anderson, Ph.D
Self-employed therapists often expand to group practice because demand for services is greater than the therapist’s availability, they see the potential for revenue generation, and have a vision that is larger than the single practitioner model. But owning a group psychotherapy practice is not just an expansion of solo clinical… Read more »
Tax preparation information provided for therapists
By Catherine Robertson Souter
The US Tax Code is more than 6,500 pages long. So, it’s not surprising that therapists flock to webinars like one hosted recently by the American Psychological Association in cooperation with Heard, an online accounting platform for psychologists. The topic was key tax preparation information for therapists. These talks are… Read more »
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Psychotherapy Business & Marketing
Expand your network, expand your options
By Liz Varney, LICSW
Traditional business professionals have long acknowledged that it is not what you know but who you know that helps you get ahead. What if we take this business mindset and adjust it for a more supportive application for the field of psychotherapy? While you often work independently with clients, you… Read more »
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 »
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News Briefs
ME’s Youth Mental Health Initiative; Mental Health & Violence Prevention Mini-Grants; RI Hospitals Warn of Medicaid Changes
By Tricia Stortz
Maine launches new youth mental health initiative MaineHealth is launching a statewide youth mental health initiative in January aimed at improving early intervention and access to care for children and adolescents. The program will provide a range of services, including screening, counseling, and connection to mental health resources for young… Read more »
Mental Health ER option; Mental Health Screenings for New Mothers; Behavioral Health Care in CT; Electroconvulsive Therapy in NH;
By New England Psychologist Staff
Griffin Hospital launches mental health ER alternative Griffin Hospital in Derby, Connecticut, has opened a specialized emergency unit for individuals experiencing psychiatric crises, including severe depression, psychosis, or suicidal thoughts. Known as the EmPATH (Emergency Psychiatric Assessment, Treatment & Healing) unit, it features open spaces, natural lighting, family areas, and… Read more »
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In Person with Alan Bodnar, Ph.D.
The trouble with angels
The trouble with angels is that they are always with us but hard to know. Now as the Christmas season approaches, angels come to life in the carols that tell of their appearance to shepherds to announce the birth of Christ. They begin by telling the shepherds not to be… Read more »
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 »