Chapter 13 - Expanding Your Practice

Abstract

In this chapter the therapist will find forms, guidelines, and informational documents to help decide if the challenge to expand the practice is to be undertaken. Opportunities to expand any clinical practice are large and technology and the Internet open the door to many new ways to deliver services and reach a population in need of services. Therapists may take advantage of opportunities to expand their practice. “Telemedicine” is the practice of health care delivery, diagnosis, consultation, treatment, transfer of medical data, and education using interactive audio, video, or data communications. The procedure for the same is discussed. The feasibility of Internet based therapy and telephonic counseling for the therapist is discussed. One-on-one instruction and strategic skill development in the client's office is a good way to make the greatest impact. The area of coaching managers and executives is explored. Suggestions are proposed to help a patient engage in advanced estate planning. Plus, guidelines for conflict resolution are charted out.