The Practice Institute

The exciting field of sport psychology offers an opportunity for an engaging and valued niche practice. Since sport psychology is not typically an aspect of graduate curriculum for mental health practitioners, however, it is critical to learn and adapt one’s skills to this specialized field. Listen as Dr. Kate Hays describes how to work with athletes and with other performers.

Join us for a chat with Dr. Sullivan as we talk about a vision for the future of collaborative care, the importance of risk assessment in growing your practice, and the value of persistence & determination as one grows within, around, and beyond the traditional boundaries of independent practice.

Writing a column for your local newspaper can be a terrific way to enhance your private practice. Learn the skills that will enable you to be a successful columnist. Discover how self-publishing articles, e-books and books can further lift your reputation.

In today’s challenging mental health market place, the niche practice provides many competitive advantages. Dr. Brad Saks, psychologist and weight loss expert, provides useful strategies regarding beginning, maintaining, and growing a successful weight management practice.

In the era of Google and Facebook, it is very easy for prospective, current and past clients to learn about you, the therapist. Psychologist and ethics consultant Dr. Ofer Zur will explain how information about you can be posted with or without your knowledge, and what you can do to monitor it.

The new book for mental health professionals, Getting Better at Private Practice, presents the collective wisdom of over two dozen successful practitioners, with practical tips on setting up, managing, and marketing your practice. In this interview we meet the Editor of Getting Better at Private Practice, Dr. Chris Stout - psychologist, author, clinical professor and founder of the non-profit organization, Center for Global Initiatives. Dr. Stout will discuss how the book melds his interest in helping other clinicians and his calling to help bring medical care to impoverished populations. All royalties from the book will be donated to CGI. Your purchase will literally help save lives.

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Learn about why you need a business plan, what it can do for you, and where to learn more about it.