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  Wait .. What "Awareness Month" Is It?! Written by Kelsey Someliana-Lauer, Therapy Practice Solutions Virtual Assistant March - when you think of March, you likely don’t picture a mental awareness theme. However, March has several different “awareness” titles! For example, March is Self Harm Awareness Month , which focuses on awareness surrounding Non-Suicidal Self Injury (NSSI). March is also National Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month which exists to inform folx about the inequality those with developmental disabilities still face. Finally, the first week in March is Sleep Awareness Week as designated by the National Sleep Foundation . PHEW! With all the “awareness” themes in March, it may be difficult to consider - how are you supporting clients who engage in self-harm behavior? What about your clients with developmental disabilities? And we all sleep - how are you addressing it in a therapy session? The good news is - the pros at Therapy Practice Solutions have

  Tax season can be a stressful time for many of us, but for mental health therapists, the anxiety can be even worse. While therapists are often focused on helping their clients navigate mental health challenges, they also need to attend to the financial side of their practices. Come tax season, therapists may feel nervous about navigating the complex and ever-changing tax code, ensuring they have accurate records and receipts, and avoiding costly mistakes. The pressure to manage their finances can be overwhelming, especially when coupled with the demands of their work with clients. In this blog post, we explore some common sources of stress for mental health therapists during tax season and offer tips for how to manage them. What are some important considerations for tax time - aside from our simple advice of pay your taxes? Don’t worry - the pros at Therapy Practice Solutions have your back! Keep reading this blog post for three common mistakes clinicians make during tax time, and h