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Written by Kelsey Someliana-Lauer, Therapy Practice Solutions Virtual Assistant   With the last week of December starting today, goals are likely on your mind. We aren’t talking about New Year’s Resolutions, though (because let’s face it - very few people make it through November with their resolution intact!). We’re talking about setting goals for your private practice in 2023! Business goals are a vital part of running your own company, or even just working for yourself. Goals help us to stay on track with our dreams. They help us to make and take actionable steps. They make us feel more motivated to commit to change. And these are just some of the benefits of goal-setting! If you are wondering what kind of goals you should be setting as a mental health clinician, the pros at Therapy Practice Solutions are here to help! Check out three areas of goal-setting for your mental health private practice, as well as some common goals you can modify for your own practice. Practice Vision G

  What To Do With Winter Cancellations When you picture December, what do you imagine? Do you think of snow? Holiday traditions? Do you feel happier - like the holiday festivities coming up will be full of joy and excitement? Do you feel anticipation for holiday traditions? Are you excited to potentially connect with friends and family? Or - do you picture stress? Do you think of how many gifts you’ll have to buy and wrap? Do you think of travel expenses, or how much it will cost to host your family in your home? Are you concerned about inflation, debt, or something else financially-oriented? The reality of the holidays is that a significant number of Americans are stressed out due to financial concerns. Some of the top concerns include financial strain (with 62% sometimes worried about this), commercialism (with 53% worried about this), and the pressure of purchasing presents (with 47% worried about this). If you’re looking for advice on reducing financial strain that is not therapy