The modern mental health professional must attempt to balance commercial versus ethical standards when it comes to marketing strategies and advertising one’s professional services. There are inherent challenges related to being both a service provider and in many cases a business owner. This is particularly challenging if the mental health professional also practices other specialties … Read more
If you are a therapist or have been in therapy, you know that it is a give and take relationship. The difference between therapy and other relationships involves the therapist’s mandate to put the client’s needs and well-being ahead of their own. This does not mean that the therapist’s needs aren’t met. Instead, it means that the … Read more
People who know me well, know that I love movies! This past weekend the film Jurassic World was released. Which, of course, led to me watching Jurassic Park (the original (and best) film in the series) in preparation for maximum enjoyment of the new film. My favorite line from the film Jurassic Park is when … Read more
I can’t think of a day in my professional life that I did not have to make decisions with ethical implications. Decisions like: no longer working with a client (closing a case); collecting fees and managing agreements; advising others on their practice; assessing risk factors in clients or other professionals. One of the biggest mistakes that a person … Read more