Terminate Troublesome Associates From Your Practice
There are times when you have to take stock of the relationships with Associates in your private practice. They’re in business with you and must be an asset and not a drain. It may be difficult for you to evaluate them negatively because it’s an integral part of the profession to be understanding and empathic…
Covering For Colleagues
At some point in your practice, colleagues will ask you to cover for them while they’re away. Feel flattered that they think enough of you and your clinical skills to ask you to do this, but understand that it’s a big responsibility so be sure you’re ready to take it on. Learn About Their Practice…
Docs Who Are Dads
DOCS WHO ARE DADS E. Carol Webster, Ph.D. Copyright © 2015 Much has been written about the stresses of women who are running private practices while raising children but little, if any, attention is devoted to men who are doing the same. The stresses of a successful practice affect men as much as women, and impact…
Random Referrals
You know it’s essential to the survival of your practice to get referrals and you have good strategies for cultivating them. But don’t implement them willy-nilly and generate random referrals that probably won’t result in tangible business. Keep your practice brand in mind and the type of business you’re trying to build. This will help…
Coping with the Routine of Clinical Practice
When we talk about the stresses of private practice, we’re usually talking about taxing demands that overstimulate you and eventually cause you to feel worn out. But some aspects of practice may feel understimulating and cause similar frustration and discontent. There is an inevitable routine and regimentation in psychological practice that, as in other professions,…
Attitude Adjustments Aren’t Just For Patients
DR. E. CAROL WEBSTER’S SUCCESS!EZINE ATTITUDE ADJUSTMENTS AREN’T JUST FOR PATIENTS E. Carol Webster, Ph.D. Original Copyright © 2015 You help people change negative attitudes that are causing them problems in life, but what do you do when the negative attitude is yours? Practitioners can get surly with their patients, appear bored with their work, and…
