Author: Gargi Singh, Psychologist
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10 Best Therapy Activities for Teens
Therapy is a process which many teenagers use to navigate from childhood to adulthood. It provides them a safe space to articulate their thoughts and fears without any judgement, helps them cope and become more resilient. Talk therapy is the most used in a counselling set up, however, using activities in a therapeutic setting has…
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Anger Thermometer: What Is It & How to Use It
The anger thermometer is an accessible and simple tool that can transform how individuals understand and manage their anger. It is rooted in cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT), it functions as a visual representation of one’s emotional state, allowing people to identify and assess the severity of their anger in real-time. This is particularly helpful because it…
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How to Write a Grief Treatment Plan (With examples)
When we talk about grief in therapy, it's important to remember that we're not attempting to "fix" something that is wrong; grief is a natural, healthy response to loss. Consider Maria, a client who recently lost her partner of ten years to a sudden heart attack. She comes to therapy not because she is mourning…
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Self-disclosure and Professional Boundaries in Therapy
Balancing self-disclosure and Professional boundaries in therapy As mental health professionals, therapists must navigate a delicate balance between being warm, empathetic, and relatable to their clients while maintaining the necessary professional boundaries that protect the therapeutic relationship. One area where this balance becomes particularly nuanced is in self-disclosure—the act of a therapist revealing personal information about…
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Managing Compassion Fatigue and Preventing Burnout in Long-Term Practice
As a mental health professional, you have dedicated your career to helping others navigate their most challenging personal struggles. The emotional labor of providing therapy can be immensely rewarding, but it also carries significant risks. Compassion fatigue and burnout are all-too-common occupational hazards that impact the wellbeing of therapists, counselors, and clinicians across disciplines. Compassion…
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ABA therapy for ADHD Treatment: Techniques & Examples
Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) is a scientific discipline that employs empirical methods to identify environmental variables that reliably influence socially significant behavior and to develop behavior change procedures that take practical advantage of those findings. Rooted in the philosophical tradition of behaviorism, ABA operates on the premise that behavior is lawful and determined by environmental…
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How to Write a PTSD Treatment Plan (with Examples)
This guide is designed to assist mental health practitioners in creating comprehensive, evidence-based treatment plans for clients struggling with PTSD. We’ll explore the intricacies of PTSD diagnosis, outline key components of a robust treatment plan, and provide real-world case studies to illustrate practical applications. PTSD is a complex disorder that can significantly impact an individual’s quality of…
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Treatment Plan for Anxiety (with Examples)
As mental health providers, we frequently encounter individuals dealing with anxiety in many forms. While anxiety is a common part of the human experience, it can occasionally progress into a debilitating disease that has a substantial impact on the lives of our clients. In this thorough guide, we will look at everything from the clinical…
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CBT Treatment Plan (with Example)
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is one of the most commonly-employed and validated forms of psychotherapy, which helps individuals recognize their distorted thinking processes and bridge those distortions with corresponding behaviors. The primary concept is that our thoughts, emotions and actions are all connected with each other in a way so if we change one of…
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How to Write a Treatment Plan for Depression (with Examples)
Depression is a complex mental health illness that affects people’s emotional, cognitive, and physical well-being. Depression, which is characterized by persistent sadness, loss of interest, and a variety of other symptoms, can have a major impact on everyday functioning and well-being. This page presents an overview of depression, including its classification in the most recent DSM-5,…
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Can a Private Practice Be a Nonprofit?
Exploring the Intersection of Mental Health Care and Non-Profit Organisations When a mental health practitioner decides to open a private practice, one of the first decisions they must make is whether it should be for profit or non-profit. Despite the common belief that private practices are always for-profit organisations, there may be scenarios in which…
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The 13 Best Productivity App for Therapists (2025)
Any mental health practitioner would want to provide the best possible care to their clients however handling the administrative and organisational parts of the practice may be exhausting and time-consuming. Well, if you face a similar concern you are in the right place because we have got you covered. There are a plethora of apps…
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DAP Note Cheat Sheet
In mental health care, effective communication is important. A psychologist’s responsibility goes beyond understanding and helping the clients to also include maintaining precise and comprehensive records of their interactions. The value of adequate documentation in psychology cannot be emphasised enough. The session notes serve several important functions: Clinical tool: DAP notes serve as a therapy…
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SOAP Note Cheat Sheet
Think about it this way – you just came out of a very intense therapy session and your mind is full of insights and observations. However, when you sit down to write about the session, writer’s block hits you. Does this sound familiar? Well, don’t fret my fellow mental health warriors! SOAP notes are here to rescue us today…
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Best private practice counseling office decor ideas in 2025
Designing a Comfort Zone – Decor Tips for Therapists’ Office Our surroundings have a profound impact on us. The surroundings are constantly providing our brain stimulus and the brain is constantly processing and drawing interpretations about it. “Is it a safe space?” “Do I feel comfortable enough?” The decor, color of the walls, lighting, and…
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10 Best Therapy Activities for Teens
Therapy is a process which many teenagers use to navigate from childhood to adulthood. It provides them a safe space to articulate their thoughts and fears without any judgement, helps them cope and become more resilient. Talk therapy is the most used in a counselling set up, however, using activities in a therapeutic setting has…
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Anger Thermometer: What Is It & How to Use It
The anger thermometer is an accessible and simple tool that can transform how individuals understand and manage their anger. It is rooted in cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT), it functions as a visual representation of one’s emotional state, allowing people to identify and assess the severity of their anger in real-time. This is particularly helpful because it…
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How to Write a Grief Treatment Plan (With examples)
When we talk about grief in therapy, it's important to remember that we're not attempting to "fix" something that is wrong; grief is a natural, healthy response to loss. Consider Maria, a client who recently lost her partner of ten years to a sudden heart attack. She comes to therapy not because she is mourning…
/
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Self-disclosure and Professional Boundaries in Therapy
Balancing self-disclosure and Professional boundaries in therapy As mental health professionals, therapists must navigate a delicate balance between being warm, empathetic, and relatable to their clients while maintaining the necessary professional boundaries that protect the therapeutic relationship. One area where this balance becomes particularly nuanced is in self-disclosure—the act of a therapist revealing personal information about…
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Managing Compassion Fatigue and Preventing Burnout in Long-Term Practice
As a mental health professional, you have dedicated your career to helping others navigate their most challenging personal struggles. The emotional labor of providing therapy can be immensely rewarding, but it also carries significant risks. Compassion fatigue and burnout are all-too-common occupational hazards that impact the wellbeing of therapists, counselors, and clinicians across disciplines. Compassion…
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ABA therapy for ADHD Treatment: Techniques & Examples
Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) is a scientific discipline that employs empirical methods to identify environmental variables that reliably influence socially significant behavior and to develop behavior change procedures that take practical advantage of those findings. Rooted in the philosophical tradition of behaviorism, ABA operates on the premise that behavior is lawful and determined by environmental…
/
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How to Write a PTSD Treatment Plan (with Examples)
This guide is designed to assist mental health practitioners in creating comprehensive, evidence-based treatment plans for clients struggling with PTSD. We’ll explore the intricacies of PTSD diagnosis, outline key components of a robust treatment plan, and provide real-world case studies to illustrate practical applications. PTSD is a complex disorder that can significantly impact an individual’s quality of…
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Treatment Plan for Anxiety (with Examples)
As mental health providers, we frequently encounter individuals dealing with anxiety in many forms. While anxiety is a common part of the human experience, it can occasionally progress into a debilitating disease that has a substantial impact on the lives of our clients. In this thorough guide, we will look at everything from the clinical…
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CBT Treatment Plan (with Example)
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is one of the most commonly-employed and validated forms of psychotherapy, which helps individuals recognize their distorted thinking processes and bridge those distortions with corresponding behaviors. The primary concept is that our thoughts, emotions and actions are all connected with each other in a way so if we change one of…
/
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How to Write a Treatment Plan for Depression (with Examples)
Depression is a complex mental health illness that affects people’s emotional, cognitive, and physical well-being. Depression, which is characterized by persistent sadness, loss of interest, and a variety of other symptoms, can have a major impact on everyday functioning and well-being. This page presents an overview of depression, including its classification in the most recent DSM-5,…
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Can a Private Practice Be a Nonprofit?
Exploring the Intersection of Mental Health Care and Non-Profit Organisations When a mental health practitioner decides to open a private practice, one of the first decisions they must make is whether it should be for profit or non-profit. Despite the common belief that private practices are always for-profit organisations, there may be scenarios in which…
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The 13 Best Productivity App for Therapists (2025)
Any mental health practitioner would want to provide the best possible care to their clients however handling the administrative and organisational parts of the practice may be exhausting and time-consuming. Well, if you face a similar concern you are in the right place because we have got you covered. There are a plethora of apps…
/
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DAP Note Cheat Sheet
In mental health care, effective communication is important. A psychologist’s responsibility goes beyond understanding and helping the clients to also include maintaining precise and comprehensive records of their interactions. The value of adequate documentation in psychology cannot be emphasised enough. The session notes serve several important functions: Clinical tool: DAP notes serve as a therapy…
/
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SOAP Note Cheat Sheet
Think about it this way – you just came out of a very intense therapy session and your mind is full of insights and observations. However, when you sit down to write about the session, writer’s block hits you. Does this sound familiar? Well, don’t fret my fellow mental health warriors! SOAP notes are here to rescue us today…
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Best private practice counseling office decor ideas in 2025
Designing a Comfort Zone – Decor Tips for Therapists’ Office Our surroundings have a profound impact on us. The surroundings are constantly providing our brain stimulus and the brain is constantly processing and drawing interpretations about it. “Is it a safe space?” “Do I feel comfortable enough?” The decor, color of the walls, lighting, and…
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