PSYPACT: True Interstate Psychology Starts Today!
The PSYPACT allows licensed psychologists in certain states the opportunity for nigh-unfettered practice in other PSYPACT states — and it started today.
Therapy in the Post-Lockdown Limbo
The states are starting to open up some parts of the working world. Does that mean a return of in-person therapy sessions? If so, what might they look like?
Backup Plans for Failed Software, Internet Connections, and More
Good teletherapy practice calls for backup plans even in the best of times. During COVID, the need for contingencies and patience is increased.
Retaining Clients and Generally Succeeding with Teletherapy
We’ve gotten some good observational data from various group practice owners about what is helping clinicians retain clients during COVID and what is not.
Avoiding Teletherapy Strains and Fatigue
Doing therapy over video can tax muscles if you’re using poor body mechanics. Also, the changes which reduce fatigue can deliver better clinical services.
Alternatives to Zoom for Groups and Family Therapy
Our concerns about Zoom and health privacy have deepened recently, which prompts the question of alternatives for group therapy. We provide a few options.
Zoom Might Be Bad For Therapy
Zoom’s boom has made privacy issues become apparent. Those issues doesn’t leave us feeling confident that Zoom is something we can recommend for healthcare.
Pro Bono Webinar: Reality Checks: Telehealth Standards Of Care in Emergency Times
This event has passed. The recording can be found on our front page. See the Front Page What does a therapist do when they have no choice but to engage in a modality or medium they have no previous experience with? They go get competence to the standard of care as fast as they can, […]
Is Your Therapy Practice an “Essential Service”?
Therapists across the country are unsure if our practices are “essential services” — especially since we’re all doing telehealth now, anyways. Are they?
Apple Facetime or Facebook Messenger Video and HIPAA Compliance? Yes! (For Now)
The HIPAA people declared today that they are greatly reducing restrictions on which video services HIPAA covered entities can legally use.