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- Asking Clients for Payments for Services Rendered - by Submitted on Aug 09, 2011 from Erin AlexanderAs I continue in my private practice, I am finding it easier to request payment from clients when services are rendered. I remember when I first began as a counselor, all of the billing, payments, and scheduling was done by administrative staff. I also recall when I first began my private ...
Views: 312 - Cognitive Dissonance - by Submitted on Aug 02, 2011 from Erin AlexanderThe concept of Cognitive Dissonance was one of the most fascinating topics in Undergraduate Psychology. The words look complicated, but the theory is simple---It's when a person feels uncomfortable due to having conflicting ideas in his/her head at the same time. When this happens, one must ...
Views: 317(7 votes) - Cognitive Dissonance - by Submitted on Aug 02, 2011 from Erin AlexanderThe concept of Cognitive Dissonance was one of the most fascinating topics in Undergraduate Psychology. The words look complicated, but the theory is simple---It's when a person feels uncomfortable due to having conflicting ideas in his/her head at the same time. When this happens, one must ...
Views: 317(7 votes) - Communication Skills and Conflict Resolution - by Submitted on Aug 02, 2011 from Erin AlexanderWhat is the relationship between communication types and conflict resolution? There are 4 types of communication: Passive, Aggressive, Passive-Aggressive, and Assertive. You've heard of words like: manipulative, cynical, explosive, self-pitying, helpless, hostile, preachy, sarcastic, and ...
Views: 568(1 vote) - To all Interns: How to Develop Rapport With Clients - by Submitted on Aug 02, 2011 from Erin AlexanderDeveloping a rapport with clients is essential in this line of work. When people come to counseling, they are either in some level of crisis and/or emotionally vulnerable. Even if they have been to counseling in the past, when they meet with you, there is a certain level of apprehension. They ...
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