I often have the opportunity to talk about the difference between coaching and psychotherapy with my students. Many coach students are in fact, already practicing as a coach and a psychotherapist and have decided they want to engage in formal coach training. But what is the difference? When I became a coach several years ago,… [Read More]
Using Essential Oils in Your Psychotherapy Practice
I have blogged a few times about the use of essential oils in psychotherapy practice and I would like to add to the conversation. I have recently received inquiries from mental health practitioners inquiring about how to add aromatherapy or the use of essential oils to their practice so I want to add a few… [Read More]
Competition can be an awesomely collaborative experience!
Most of my readers here know I am the co-founder of Online Therapy Institute. I want to tell you a little story about competition and collaboration. In 2009 I became acquainted with Dr. Ellen Neiley Ritter who runs The Institute for Life Coach Training. I was approached to extend my expertise in online therapy to the… [Read More]
Case Management Equates to Safe Practice in Complementary & Alternative Medicine
Good practice procedures in Complementary & Alternative Medicine include obtaining a signed Informed Consent form from a client along with pertinent client information, insurance information if appropriate, and setting up a client file. The client file will contain all documents pertaining to the client and allow the practitioner to provide excellent Case Management. Why is… [Read More]
Informed Consent and Energy Healing Modalities
When you are initially practicing on family and neighbors, the consent form acts to provide information and clarification for participants and it helps you begin to establish a sense of professionalism in your work. When you feel ready to practice Healing Touch, Reiki or another form or energy healing beyond your circle of family and… [Read More]
Why CAM Practitioners Need a Code of Ethics
As a professional working with people on a daily basis, your word and your approach towards clients is critically important. Your business is built on the principles and values that you wish to present to your clients consistently. Part of establishing your business and continuing to make an impact on your community as a Complementary… [Read More]
Ethical Network Marketing within your Coach or Counseling Practice
Affiliate and Multi-Level Marketing opportunities have become part of the online business culture. Everyone has something to sell! But for some practitioners, the question about ethics comes into play… First, what is the difference in affiliate marketing and network marketing (Multi-level Marketing)? Affiliate Marketing Affiliate marketing is typically pursuing commissions from products you are affiliating… [Read More]
Do I need to have Liability Insurance for my CAM Practice?
This is a question you need to be asking yourself if you are seeing clients – as a student, a practitioner with a private practice, an instructor, or a volunteer. Consider the risks In the fields of Coaching and Energy Medicine (Complimentary/Alternative Medicine) the likelihood of having a claim is rare due to the non-invasive… [Read More]
