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Are you ever in a first or second session with a client, and just wish you had an outline to articulate exactly what creates a good recipe for successful therapy? Good news; I created that for you. May I present to you; My Recipe for Successful Therapy! *Disclaimer. This does not ensure that therapy will be successful. This lays out for both parties what ingredients need to be present in order for this to be a good fit and order for this process to go as smoothly as possible! As soon as one party recognizes that an ingredient is missing, it’s time for a conversation. As my clients hear me say often (not sure if they’re sick of it yet or not) “clarity is kindness!”
Daunted or scared to start writing your own intake paperwork for potential clients? Have no fear! If you’re anything like I was, you just want to sit down with your clients, do the therapy part of things, and let someone else do the administrative work. That’s where I come in. In this packet you’ll get access to my HIPAA compliant, trauma informed, all inclusive questionnaires that will prepare you to have a successful first session with your perspective clients! Included is: Informed Consent (please personalize with your clinic policies) and patient rights, Symptom Checklist, Patient Demographic Form, Payment Authorization Form, Patient History Form, Fee Agreement, Insurance Form (if you take insurance). Plug the info into whatever your preferred Electronic Records system is, or wherever you store your confidential information, and have a great intake! My intake forms are lots of questions, because the more I know the more I can help and the less surprises there are for them. As I tell my clients; take what you can use and leave the rest!
The first step to thorough trauma work is establishing safety with your client. The top determining factor of successful therapy isn’t how much you know, it’s trust and therapeutic fit! Only when we know we have access to the right tools to create safety in our nervous system, can we begin to do the deep work that is needed in order to heal those core wounds from past trauma. Inside this packet you’ll find a variety of top down and bottom up techniques as well as ideas for writing a safety plan for higher risk clients. They key as you go is to be in communication with your client about what is working and what is not; and document what you utilized and how it went as you go!
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Hi friend! If you’re reading this, you’re probably a dreamer like I was; working a job you don’t like, dreaming of working for yourself but with no idea of how or even if you can get a business started! Let me be the first to tell you it’s possible! We went to school to be therapists, not business or marketing professionals. With the right plan in place, mentors to walk you through it, and the right strategy, you can do this! We weren’t taught this stuff, and between navigating NPI numbers, insurance companies, marketing, networking, bank accounts, websites, etc. this world can be so confusing when this process should be fun! So I created the guide I wish I was given when I launched my practice. These are the practical steps to get you started on giving your dream wings! The best advice I can give you as that you know more than you think you do, and none of us do this alone- so please ask for help along the way. I’m so thankful for the people who lit a candle on what felt like a very dark path when I embarked down this journey. Let me do that for you! We’re here to help one another not to compete!
Ever wonder what paperwork you need in order to get started with a new client? Look no further! This list will help you stay organized, get all the information you need consolidated in one place, and ensure that you have everything you need in order to start off on the right foot with your clients! (Which is the work we all got into the field to do if we’re being honest, the paperwork is the “have to” side of life!)
