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Life Skill Activities for Group Therapy

5 Life Skills Activities for Group Therapy

By October Boyles, DNP, MSN, BSN, RN June 3, 2022

5 Life Skills Activities for Group Therapy As a therapist, you can help teach individuals how to make daily tasks more manageable, which makes their…

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Adding and Updating Digital Contact Information in NPPES

Adding and Updating Digital Contact Information in NPPES

By October Boyles, DNP, MSN, BSN, RN May 11, 2022

Behavioral health providers are no strangers to collaboration and patient file exchanges. Whether you were looking for another therapist’s help on a case or had…

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Tips for Effective Couple Therapy Sessions

14 Tips for Effective Couple Therapy Sessions

By October Boyles, DNP, MSN, BSN, RN April 27, 2022

14 Tips for Effective Couple Therapy Sessions Your role as a therapist is to maximize the value of your sessions, break ineffective patterns and help…

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The Six Step Crisis Intervention Model Explained

The Six-Step Crisis Intervention Model Explained

By October Boyles, DNP, MSN, BSN, RN April 19, 2022

The Six-Step Crisis Intervention Model Explained When an individual experiences a crisis, the proper response can make a life-saving difference. Mental health professionals must understand…

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Best Practices for Psychiatric Rehabilitation Program (PRP) Documentation

Best Practices for Psychiatric Rehabilitation Program (PRP) Documentation

By October Boyles, DNP, MSN, BSN, RN April 6, 2022

  Adults struggling with mental health issues may be admitted to a psychosocial rehabilitation program (PRP). This type of program is intended to provide a variety of…

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CMS 1500 Claim Form Instructions

CMS 1500 Claim Form Instructions

By October Boyles, DNP, MSN, BSN, RN March 29, 2022

A CMS 1500 form is a claim form you will often use in private practice behavioral health care. This form bills Medicare carriers and in-network…

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Ways to Create a Healthy Culture in Your Counseling Practice

Ways to Create a Healthy Culture in Your Counseling Practice

By October Boyles, DNP, MSN, BSN, RN March 17, 2022

Creating a healthy, positive culture in your group practice can significantly improve the way your counselors feel and act at work. However, building a new…

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Putting Together a Good Faith Estimate

Putting Together a Good Faith Estimate

By October Boyles, DNP, MSN, BSN, RN March 14, 2022

Healthcare rules and regulations are constantly changing. In late 2021, Congress passed the No Surprises Act. One of the Act’s goals is to eliminate unexpected…

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The Importance of Telehealth Parity Laws

The Importance of Telehealth Parity Laws

By October Boyles, DNP, MSN, BSN, RN March 9, 2022

The purpose of telehealth services is to allow physicians, clinicians, therapists and other healthcare providers to offer treatment virtually for patients from almost any location….

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Use of Psychedelics in Behavioral Health Treatment

Use of Psychedelics in Behavioral Health Treatment

By October Boyles, DNP, MSN, BSN, RN February 28, 2022

Using psychedelics in behavioral health treatment, also known as psychedelic therapy, involves the use of compounds and plants that induce hallucinations. Though the formal study…

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