A critical task in every business involves setting fees. Yet many entrepreneurs (especially helping professionals) are ill prepared for this task. My practice model is centered around a “private pay” practice, with only a few insurance-based services. When supervisees and colleagues bring up the topic of rates, the typical concerns are: “Is my rate too high?” “Is … 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
I’m not a music therapist. But I love the role music plays in our lives. How it can shift our mood and how it can motivate us when we need it most. Below is a snapshot of the role music plays during my average day: I listen to Chinese or Native American flutes on Pandora during Tai … Read more
Everyday when I leave my home, I see the word “courage” on the door as I enter my garage from my kitchen. I painted it on my door 13 years ago in a silver paint as a reminder to go out into the world each day and be the “self” I am, while doing the things … Read more