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…
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,…
Be Serious About Your Business
DR. E. CAROL WEBSTER’S SUCCESS!EZINE BE SERIOUS ABOUT YOUR BUSINESS E. Carol Webster, Ph.D. Original Copyright © 2015 Practitioners are serious about their patients and work hard every day to help them feel better and to thrive. But they don’t always put the same energy and attention into the management of their businesses. This can cause you…
It’s Best To Say “No” To Some New Referrals
DR. E. CAROL WEBSTER’S SUCCESS!EZINE IT’S BEST TO SAY “NO” TO SOME NEW REFERRALS E. Carol Webster, Ph.D. Original Copyright © 2014 It’s not always wise to accept every new referral. Some patients may not be appropriate for your practice. Rather than automatically schedule everyone who contacts you, take care to assess callers’ needs and expectations.…