Therapy and Tech With Jessica Bullock

Here are 4 ways to assist you in the opening your office post- Covid 19! References American Medical Association and CEnter for Disease Control. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/therapyandtech/message

Melissa shares with us her journey on becoming the Virtual Clinician and where she is now! Melissa Douglass is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Board Certified Tele-mental Health Provider whose goal is to merge quality mental health care and technology to advance communities through wellness and equitable care. She is the founder of Goal Driven Counseling, a virtual multi-state group private practice. Melissa also coaches busy professionals on how to prioritize self-care and personal wellness, she consults with mental health professionals and organizations on how to incorporate tech based services in their practices, and serves as an Adjunct Professor where she teaches a graduate course on integrating technology and social work practice at the University of Missouri-St Louis. Melissa is passionate about self-care, normalizing mental health by increasing access and decreasing barriers for marginalized populations, and is an advocate for community-based education. To date, she has shared her knowledge with platforms such as National Public Radio, Blackdoctor.org, KPLR News Channel 11, the National Association of Social Workers, and various other conferences, podcasts, and trainings. As she wears many hats, Melissa asserts her most rewarding roles are lovingly that of wife and mom of three incredible individuals. Feel free to follow us on FB groups at Therapy & Technology! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/therapyandtech/message

We are talking about family, burn-out, building a business, quality of life and tips for getting your online practice going! Sarah Harris is a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist (LMFT) and Registered Play Therapist (RPT). She obtained a Master’s Degree in Counseling with a concentration in Marriage & Family Therapy from San Diego State University. She has extensive experience in individual therapy, play therapy, couples counseling, group therapy, and Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR). With over 13 years of experience, she is highly skilled in working with individuals, couples, children, and families. Additionally, she provides supervision and consultation. Feel free to connect with Sarah@sgtherapeuticservices.com. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/therapyandtech/message

Rebecca Resendes, CIAPP, has extensive experience helping all levels of executives in healthcare, academic, and financial business sectors protect personal information entrusted to them. She is a quick study on what is needed for workflow efficiency improvement and her advanced networking, superhuman research, and professional problem-solving skills are the keys to her compliance success. In 2019, Rebecca ditched her comfy government job at a public health authority in pursuit of career freedom. Her goal is to help clinicians and entrepreneurs embrace innovative business solutions designed to protect personal information. She does this by providing information privacy consulting services to the everyday working person with a heart focused on community, accountability, and gratitude. Rebecca is also a freelance writer and influencer on LinkedIn. If you want to learn more about her, please connect with her on LinkedIn and follow her daily, entertaining content. Also feel free to visit her boutique privacy consulting business via her webpage: www.rebeccaresendes.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/therapyandtech/message

She is a Boss, Educator and Owns a Thriving Hybrid Practice! She is La’Tesha Sampson and has been in the human services profession for 21 years. She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, professor, author and the President and Founder of Great Joy Counseling and Consulting Services where she and her team provide innovative, therapeutic psychotherapy to individuals, couples, families, and groups as well as corporate consultation and training to nonprofit and for-profit businesses. For the past eight years, La'Tesha has served thousands of students as an MSW professor at the University of New England Rutgers University, Kean University and Hunter College.  La'Tesha was awarded an honorary doctorate degree in Christian Counseling and holds Master's degrees in Social Work and Public Administration. La'Tesha is near completion of her earned doctorate degree where her work is focused on the organizational psychology of religion and its impact on mental health. Contact her at Greatjoypresident@gmail.com! Join Our Hybrid Practice Group over in Facebook groups!  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/therapyandtech/message

In this episode we discuss a few Income Producing Activities we can do when our No shows -don’t show! www.openpathcollective.org --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/therapyandtech/message

Today we had a conversation with Victoria Rizzuto, MS and Dr. Rachel Altvater about using Apps in Practice! Victoria is a third-year doctoral student studying Clinical Psychology at Loyola University in Maryland. She completed her Bachelor's degree in Psychology at the University of Pittsburgh with a minor in Communication and a Master's Degree in Clinical Psychology from Loyola University in Maryland. Victoria has previously provided outpatient individual therapy as well as administered Psychoeducational Assessments at the Loyola Clinical Centers. As part of her master's practicum, Victoria trained at John Hopkins Bayview Medical Center's Intensive Outpatient Program using expressive-based therapies with preschoolers and their families. She has experience providing therapeutic care to individuals, groups, and families. Victoria's approach to therapy focuses on creating a therapeutic space in which a person feels safe, accepted, authentic, and empowered to create their own happiness by growing at their own pace. She believes that emotional healing truly begins when a person feels heard and accepted. Her clinical interests include the preschool population, child-centered play therapy, trauma-informed care, technology's impact on child development, and working with underserved populations. Victoria also serves as the student board member of the Association of Play Therapy Maryland/DC Branch. You can reach her at vfrizzuto@gmail.com. Also, you can reach Dr. Rachel Altvater at dr.rachelaltvater@gmail.com. Apps Discussed: Clear Fear by Stem 4, Combined Minds by Stem 4, Calm Harm 0- Manages self-harm by Stem 4 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/therapyandtech/message

In this episode we look at a case that happened in a dental practice and how they were fined due to an in appropriate response on a social media site. We discuss 3 ways in which you can respond to your clients ethically and professionally. Article can be found at: https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.hhs.gov/about/news/2019/10/02/dental-practice-pays-10000-settle-social-media-disclosures-of-patients-phi.html%3famp. Ethics Refeeences were from: American Psychological Association and American Counseling Association, Codes of Ethics. Www.jessicabullock.org . Feel free to email me at: support@jessicabullock.org! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/therapyandtech/message

Here are 5 changes in Mental Health we can be sure to see more of in the 2020’s, with the use of Technology! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/therapyandtech/message

Does your digital footprint correctly reflect who you are and what you are doing? Today- Sabina teaches us how to fix our social media so that we are optimizing its power for our businesses! Sabina A. Ellis is a graduate of Montclair State University (MSU) with a B.A. in Political Science. She received an M.B.A with a concentration in Marketing from the University of Phoenix. Sabina always dreamed of one day having her own business. After two years of working in the Marketing Department of Island/Def Jam Music Group and being among some of the greatest Hip-Hop and R&B acts in the world of entertainment, Sabina gained invaluable knowledge and experience. Sabina was assigned to various artists to ensure they were introduced by using creative marketing strategies not being used elsewhere. Currently, Sabina is a Technology Integration Trainer for a school district in NJ where she provides professional development and She is the founder of ALEXiTY Marketing and Social Media Manager for a few small businesses. Lastly, she teaches enrichment after school classes in coding, robotics and Minecraft. Sabina is Google Suites for Education Level 1 Certified, Evernote Certified Consultant and Power School Gradebook Pro Certified. Contact her at www.alexitymarketing.com or on Instagram @alexity_marketing --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/therapyandtech/message

Writing an e-book? That’s great! In this episode I describe the process of using KDP and the seamless online experience I had. For Cover Art- visit www.fiverr.com or www.boldespressionsds.com ! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/therapyandtech/message

3 basic must-knows for those providing Tele Mental Health. Check your state laws and regulations at https: //telementalhealthtraining.com/states-rules-and-regulations and feel free to email me at support@locsnj.com. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/therapyandtech/message

Looking for an EHR? Well I have successfully used both Therapy Notes and Simple Practice - both were great and have upgraded since I have used them. But this is the feedback that I have regarding my experience with both. Also- feel free to join our group- the Hybrid Practice https://www.facebook.com/groups/216711479227239/?ref=share. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/therapyandtech/message

Rachel Altvater, Psy.D., RPT-S is a Licensed Psychologist in Maryland, Washington, D.C., and Virginia, Registered Play Therapist–Supervisor, and Certified Clinical Trauma Professional. She is the owner of Creative  Psychological Health Services, a psychologist at Gil Institute for Trauma Recovery and Education, an affiliate faculty member at Loyola University Maryland, the President-Elect of the MD/DC Association for Play Therapy, and the Continuing Education Director of Starbright Training Institute. Dr. Altvater published two articles in the International Journal of Play Therapy on her research of technology use in play therapy and is a contributing author in Integrating Expressive Arts into Counseling Practice: Theory-Based Interventions (2nd ed.) and Integrating Technology in Modern Therapies: A Clinician’s Guide to Developments and Interventions. She is the recipient of the 2019 Emerging Leader Service Award from the Association for Play Therapy, the 2018 Outstanding  Play Therapy Research Award from the MD/DC Association for Play Therapy, and the 2018 Distinguished Alumna of the Year from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology, Washington, D.C. Campus. You can contact Dr. Altvater at dr.rachelaltvater@gmail.com or visit her facebook page at www.facebook.com/dr.rachelaltvater for daily inspiration!  Research Article on Gaming Here: https://www.apa.org/pubs/journals/releases/gpr-14-2-141.pdf If you are a therapist looking for free weekly information on how to grow your Hybrid practice- Feel free to join our group on Facebook- The Hybrid Practice!  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/therapyandtech/message

Hopefully these apps will be able to help you get some of your business done On- The- Go!!! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/therapyandtech/message

My iTherapy review and how I am ready to expand my territory, free my time and take my practice to the next level! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/therapyandtech/message

Is Telehealth a good option for your practice? What is a Hybrid Practice? These questions will hopefully get your juices flowing to begin to think of how integrating Telehealth into your practice can assist you in achieving a Better quality of life! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/therapyandtech/message

See you Next Season! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/therapyandtech/message

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Rose Reif is a Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor, and a Qualified Developmental Disability and Mental Health Professional. I’m also Board Certified in providing Telemental Health. She helps many but specializes in offering Online Counseling to help special needs parents who wish they could just relax, enjoy the moment, and dream freely about the future, but feel drained and chained by the demands of lifelong parenting. Please read more about Rose Reif and all of her contributions to the Special Needs Population at her website, www.reifpsychservices.com. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/therapyandtech/message

Dr. Jessica Stone is a licensed psychologist working in a private practice setting in Colorado. She has been a practitioner, professor, presenter, and author for more than 25 years. Dr. Stone’s interest in digital tools, specifically using virtual reality, tablets, and consoles, has culminated in clinical mental health use and research for mental health, medical, and crisis settings. She is the co-creator of the Virtual Sandtray App for iPad (VSA) and the Virtual Sandtray for Virtual Reality (VSA-VR). The VSA and VSA-VR programs have been developed for therapeutic use in and with a variety of settings and clientele. In mental health settings, VSA and VSA-VR assist with assessing psychological concerns, treatment planning, and implementing interventions. Medical setting use focuses on distraction and palliative use while yielding valuable emotional and psycho-social information in a highly motivating, fun, therapeutic way. Dr. Stone has recently launched her edited book, Integrating Technology into Modern Therapies, and Game Play and Digital Play therapy in process for 2020. She is also a senior personnel member on the advisory board for the University at Buffalo Neurocognition Science Laboratory’s Educational Technology Goal Two project,EVRSTSR: Effects of Virtual Reality on Student's and Teacher's Self Regulation. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/therapyandtech/message

An article review of artificial intelligence and therapistbots in our profession. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/therapyandtech/message

Working with suicidal clients online 5 Tips! SAMHSA SAFE-T Assessment can be found at www.samhsa .gov. Join our Facebook group “The Hybrid Practice” e-mail support@jessicabullock.org for questions or comments! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/therapyandtech/message

Dr. Rachel Altvater, Psy.D., RPT-S is a Licensed Psychologist in Maryland, Washington, D.C., and Virginia, Registered Play Therapist–Supervisor, and Certified Clinical Trauma Professional. She is the owner of Creative Psychological Health Services, a psychologist at Gil Institute for Trauma Recovery and Education, an affiliate faculty member at Loyola University Maryland, the President-Elect of the MD/DC Association for Play Therapy, and the Continuing Education Director of Starbright Training Institute. Dr. Altvater published two articles in the International Journal of Play Therapy on her research of technology use in play therapy and is a contributing author in Integrating Expressive Arts into Counseling Practice: Theory-Based Interventions (2nd ed.) and Integrating Technology in Modern Therapies: A Clinician’s Guide to Developments and Interventions. She is the recipient of the 2019 Emerging Leader Service Award from the Association for Play Therapy, the 2018 Outstanding Play Therapy Research Award from the MD/DC Association for Play Therapy, and the 2018 Distinguished Alumna of the Year from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology, Washington, D.C. Campus. She can be reached at dr.rachelaltvater@gmail.com or you can follow her on Facebook for daily inspiration! Don’t forget to subscribe, rate and share this podcast. Visit www.jessicabullock.org for more information or for more questions about this podcast! Feel free to join my Facebook group “The Hybrid Practice” Be Well! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/therapyandtech/message

Living should reflect the lifestyle we desire! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/therapyandtech/message

Can social media fasting decrease depression? Can it be an effective homework assignment for clients who are using technology all day? --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/therapyandtech/message

Paul Fugelsang, CEO/ Founder and Lisa Isenhart, Program Director Of Open Path Psychotherapy Collective discuss the mission of removing the barrier of financial challenges for clients to have easier access to Therapeutic services. Through access to an online hub, Open Path connects clients to therapists who will accept lower rates! Open Path provides affordable, in-office psychotherapy between $30 and $60 per session (between $30 and $80 for couples & family sessions). Therapist info/join page: https://openpathcollective.org/join/ Client info page: https://openpathcollective.org/client/ Donate page: https://openpathcollective.org/donations/. Please listen, rate and subscribe. www.jessicabullock.org. Therapy & Technology with Jessica Bullock. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/therapyandtech/message

Amber left an agency job to build an online only private pay therapy practice so that she could keep doing the work she LOVED, but make space to live the life she really wanted! She helps other therapists to do the same - whether it be through online therapy, online supervision and consultation, course creation, ebooks, and lots of other online business models. She wants YOU to live YOUR BEST LIFE. Visit her website at www.dramberlyda.com. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/therapyandtech/message

It’s not an easy task to just tell your clients you are going to an online presence! Especially when they love seeing you in your office! Here are 3 tips to make the process easier. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/therapyandtech/message

Rick Roman is a branding specialist and has 10+ years of experience in marketing, sales funnels and Facebook ads. He is the CEO and founder of Roman Empire Designs. You can contact him through his Instagram page Rick Roman or his email rick@romanempiredesigns! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/therapyandtech/message

Crystal Kirschman, MA, LCPC, NCC is the owner and founder of Emily Wish, LLC located in Great Falls, Montana. Emily Wish, LLC provides evidence-based and compassionate care for people struggling with eating disorders and body dissatisfaction. They treat children, adolescents, and adults, as well as provide support to those who love them. Visit www.emilywish.com for more information! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/therapyandtech/message

Jen Perry, MSEd, MA, LPC has been a psychotherapist for over 18 years. She specializes in helping highly sensitive people thrive in love, work, and parenting highly sensitive children. Jen is passionate about using mindfulness and compassion-based approaches to ameliorate human suffering. She can be reached at: jen@heartfulnessconsulting.com  or 215-292-5056. Learn more at www.heartfulnessconsulting.com. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/therapyandtech/message