Worried about the summer slump in private practice? You’re not alone—but it doesn’t have to derail your momentum.

In this episode of The Build Your Private Practice Podcast, Liane shares 7 strategic ways to keep client inquiries steady through the slower summer months. From refreshing your online presence to sending check-in emails and aligning your schedule with client routines, you’ll walk away with actionable steps to stay booked—and avoid the financial rollercoaster.

This isn’t just about surviving summer—it’s about using it to build a stronger, more sustainable practice.

Links & Resources:

• Accelerate Your Practice: buildyourprivatepractice.ca/accelerate-your-practice

• BYPP Free Resources: buildyourprivatepractice.ca

• Join the BYPP Facebook Group: facebook.com/groups/buildyourprivatepractice

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• Why the summer slowdown happens—and what to do about it

• How to reframe summer as a business opportunity

• Tips for refreshing your online presence and messaging

• Ways to reconnect with past clients without pressure

• How to align your hours with seasonal client needs

• A visibility strategy that keeps you top-of-mind

Why summer strategy plants seeds for fall success

Professional Development Resources

How to Treat Sleep Problems in Clients with Trauma - Dr. Colleen Carney

Sleep issues often stall trauma recovery—and sleep hygiene alone won’t fix it. Join renowned expert Dr. Colleen Carney in Toronto for a hands-on, two-day workshop that equips you with evidence-based sleep treatments, including CBT-I techniques tailored for trauma. 

https://leadingedgeseminars.org/event/treating-sleep-problems-trauma-clients-workshop/?c=72e1ba2726d6#1705678617276-be0466c2-3bc5

EMDR 5-Day Training Courses with Roy Kiessling

Join master trainer Roy Kiessling this summer in Toronto or Halifax for an EMDRIA-approved, 5-day intensive that goes beyond basics. 

https://leadingedgeseminars.org/emdr-training-courses-in-canada/?c=72e1ba2726d6

PESI Canada: 

FREE: Healing the Wounds of Trauma with Gabor Maté and Bruce Perry https://my.pesi.partners/65FX177/894T68/ 

FREE ONLINE COURSE: IFS Immersion Integrating Internal Family Systems (IFS) Across Clinical Applications

https://catalog.psychotherapynetworker.org/sales/pn_c_001804_ifsimmersionfree_global_partner_affiliate-868015?utm_source=Build+Your+Private+Practice+Inc&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=CRS001804&_ef_transaction_id=654ed707c3cd4ed3b44100249e69b1b6 

PESI Canada x $49 Sale

https://my.pesi.partners/65FX177/29ZZ21X/