She is a Boss, Educator and Owns a Thriving Hybrid Practice! She is La’Tesha Sampson and has been in the human services profession for 21 years. She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, professor, author and the President and Founder of Great Joy Counseling and Consulting Services where she and her team provide innovative, therapeutic psychotherapy to individuals, couples, families, and groups as well as corporate consultation and training to nonprofit and for-profit businesses. For the past eight years, La'Tesha has served thousands of students as an MSW professor at the University of New England Rutgers University, Kean University and Hunter College. La'Tesha was awarded an honorary doctorate degree in Christian Counseling and holds Master's degrees in Social Work and Public Administration. La'Tesha is near completion of her earned doctorate degree where her work is focused on the organizational psychology of religion and its impact on mental health. Contact her at Greatjoypresident@gmail.com! Join Our Hybrid Practice Group over in Facebook groups!
Here are 4 ways to assist you in the opening your office post- Covid 19! References American Medical Association and CEnter for Disease Control.
Melissa shares with us her journey on becoming the Virtual Clinician and where she is now! Melissa Douglass is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Board Certified Tele-mental Health Provider whose goal is to merge quality mental health care and technology to advance communities through wellness and equitable care. She is the founder of Goal Driven Counseling, a virtual multi-state group private practice. Melissa also coaches busy professionals on how to prioritize self-care and personal wellness, she consults with mental health professionals and organizations on how to incorporate tech based services in their practices, and serves as an Adjunct Professor where she teaches a graduate course on integrating technology and social work practice at the University of Missouri-St Louis. Melissa is passionate about self-care, normalizing mental health by increasing access and decreasing barriers for marginalized populations, and is an advocate for community-based education. To date, she has shared her knowledge with platforms such as National Public Radio, Blackdoctor.org, KPLR News Channel 11, the National Association of Social Workers, and various other conferences, podcasts, and trainings. As she wears many hats, Melissa asserts her most rewarding roles are lovingly that of wife and mom of three incredible individuals. Feel free to follow us on FB groups at Therapy & Technology!
Rebecca Resendes, CIAPP, has extensive experience helping all levels of executives in healthcare, academic, and financial business sectors protect personal information entrusted to them. She is a quick study on what is needed for workflow efficiency improvement and her advanced networking, superhuman research, and professional problem-solving skills are the keys to her compliance success. In 2019, Rebecca ditched her comfy government job at a public health authority in pursuit of career freedom. Her goal is to help clinicians and entrepreneurs embrace innovative business solutions designed to protect personal information. She does this by providing information privacy consulting services to the everyday working person with a heart focused on community, accountability, and gratitude. Rebecca is also a freelance writer and influencer on LinkedIn. If you want to learn more about her, please connect with her on LinkedIn and follow her daily, entertaining content. Also feel free to visit her boutique privacy consulting business via her webpage: www.rebeccaresendes.com
In this episode we discuss a few Income Producing Activities we can do when our No shows -don’t show! www.openpathcollective.org
In this episode we look at a case that happened in a dental practice and how they were fined due to an in appropriate response on a social media site. We discuss 3 ways in which you can respond to your clients ethically and professionally. Article can be found at: https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.hhs.gov/about/news/2019/10/02/dental-practice-pays-10000-settle-social-media-disclosures-of-patients-phi.html%3famp. Ethics Refeeences were from: American Psychological Association and American Counseling Association, Codes of Ethics. Www.jessicabullock.org . Feel free to email me at: support@jessicabullock.org!
Here are 5 changes in Mental Health we can be sure to see more of in the 2020’s, with the use of Technology!
Does your digital footprint correctly reflect who you are and what you are doing? Today- Sabina teaches us how to fix our social media so that we are optimizing its power for our businesses! Sabina A. Ellis is a graduate of Montclair State University (MSU) with a B.A. in Political Science. She received an M.B.A with a concentration in Marketing from the University of Phoenix. Sabina always dreamed of one day having her own business. After two years of working in the Marketing Department of Island/Def Jam Music Group and being among some of the greatest Hip-Hop and R&B acts in the world of entertainment, Sabina gained invaluable knowledge and experience. Sabina was assigned to various artists to ensure they were introduced by using creative marketing strategies not being used elsewhere. Currently, Sabina is a Technology Integration Trainer for a school district in NJ where she provides professional development and She is the founder of ALEXiTY Marketing and Social Media Manager for a few small businesses. Lastly, she teaches enrichment after school classes in coding, robotics and Minecraft. Sabina is Google Suites for Education Level 1 Certified, Evernote Certified Consultant and Power School Gradebook Pro Certified. Contact her at www.alexitymarketing.com or on Instagram @alexity_marketing
Writing an e-book? That’s great! In this episode I describe the process of using KDP and the seamless online experience I had. For Cover Art- visit www.fiverr.com or www.boldespressionsds.com !
3 basic must-knows for those providing Tele Mental Health. Check your state laws and regulations at https: //telementalhealthtraining.com/states-rules-and-regulations and feel free to email me at support@locsnj.com.
Looking for an EHR? Well I have successfully used both Therapy Notes and Simple Practice - both were great and have upgraded since I have used them. But this is the feedback that I have regarding my experience with both. Also- feel free to join our group- the Hybrid Practice https://www.facebook.com/groups/216711479227239/?ref=share.
Rachel Altvater, Psy.D., RPT-S is a Licensed Psychologist in Maryland, Washington, D.C., and Virginia, Registered Play Therapist–Supervisor, and Certified Clinical Trauma Professional. She is the owner of Creative Psychological Health Services, a psychologist at Gil Institute for Trauma Recovery and Education, an affiliate faculty member at Loyola University Maryland, the President-Elect of the MD/DC Association for Play Therapy, and the Continuing Education Director of Starbright Training Institute. Dr. Altvater published two articles in the International Journal of Play Therapy on her research of technology use in play therapy and is a contributing author in Integrating Expressive Arts into Counseling Practice: Theory-Based Interventions (2nd ed.) and Integrating Technology in Modern Therapies: A Clinician’s Guide to Developments and Interventions. She is the recipient of the 2019 Emerging Leader Service Award from the Association for Play Therapy, the 2018 Outstanding Play Therapy Research Award from the MD/DC Association for Play Therapy, and the 2018 Distinguished Alumna of the Year from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology, Washington, D.C. Campus. You can contact Dr. Altvater at dr.rachelaltvater@gmail.com or visit her facebook page at www.facebook.com/dr.rachelaltvater for daily inspiration! Research Article on Gaming Here: https://www.apa.org/pubs/journals/releases/gpr-14-2-141.pdf If you are a therapist looking for free weekly information on how to grow your Hybrid practice- Feel free to join our group on Facebook- The Hybrid Practice!
Hopefully these apps will be able to help you get some of your business done On- The- Go!!!
Is Telehealth a good option for your practice? What is a Hybrid Practice? These questions will hopefully get your juices flowing to begin to think of how integrating Telehealth into your practice can assist you in achieving a Better quality of life!
Welcome to the ongoing conversation regarding therapy and technology! What an exciting time it is for our profession.
We are talking about family, burn-out, building a business, quality of life and tips for getting your online practice going! Sarah Harris is a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist (LMFT) and Registered Play Therapist (RPT). She obtained a Master’s Degree in Counseling with a concentration in Marriage & Family Therapy from San Diego State University. She has extensive experience in individual therapy, play therapy, couples counseling, group therapy, and Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR). With over 13 years of experience, she is highly skilled in working with individuals, couples, children, and families. Additionally, she provides supervision and consultation. Feel free to connect with Sarah@sgtherapeuticservices.com.
Today we had a conversation with Victoria Rizzuto, MS and Dr. Rachel Altvater about using Apps in Practice! Victoria is a third-year doctoral student studying Clinical Psychology at Loyola University in Maryland. She completed her Bachelor's degree in Psychology at the University of Pittsburgh with a minor in Communication and a Master's Degree in Clinical Psychology from Loyola University in Maryland. Victoria has previously provided outpatient individual therapy as well as administered Psychoeducational Assessments at the Loyola Clinical Centers. As part of her master's practicum, Victoria trained at John Hopkins Bayview Medical Center's Intensive Outpatient Program using expressive-based therapies with preschoolers and their families. She has experience providing therapeutic care to individuals, groups, and families. Victoria's approach to therapy focuses on creating a therapeutic space in which a person feels safe, accepted, authentic, and empowered to create their own happiness by growing at their own pace. She believes that emotional healing truly begins when a person feels heard and accepted. Her clinical interests include the preschool population, child-centered play therapy, trauma-informed care, technology's impact on child development, and working with underserved populations. Victoria also serves as the student board member of the Association of Play Therapy Maryland/DC Branch. You can reach her at vfrizzuto@gmail.com. Also, you can reach Dr. Rachel Altvater at dr.rachelaltvater@gmail.com. Apps Discussed: Clear Fear by Stem 4, Combined Minds by Stem 4, Calm Harm 0- Manages self-harm by Stem 4
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