Description
For 20 years The Joys of Private Practice has been a critical resource for psychologists wishing to start a private practice in Canada. Join hundreds of Canadian psychologists who have successfully established their businesses under the guidance offered by this practical and inspiring book:
- Discover the joys of being your own boss
- Anticipate and overcome the challenges inherent in private practice
- Access sample resources and procedures essential to establishing your business
- Learn about the private conversations used to engage clients in committing to private treatment
- See how standards-of-care and jurisprudence issues apply in the private practice setting
- Gain clarity on topics surrounding malpractice, regulatory complaints, and being called to court
- Experience Dr. Jackson's welcoming approach as you consider joining a thriving community of private practice psychologists.
Praise for the previous edition
"I wish I had read this when I was in graduate school It provides an inspiring and balanced perspective about practicing clinical psychology in a private practice setting.... I highly recommend this book "
- Deanna Drahovzal, Ph.D., C.Psych.
"Developed based on the author's 25+ years of experience, this inspiring guide to private practice is easy to read and packed with practical information and tips, sample forms and communications, and guidelines for ethical business practices and promotional ideas. This is an excellent resource both for early-career psychologists or for more established psychologists looking to refine their business practices."
- Paul Basevitz, Ph.D., C.Psych.
Author: Iris Jackson
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Published: 11/08/2017
Pages: 134
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.62lbs
Size: 10.00h x 8.00w x 0.29d
ISBN13: 9781978374706
ISBN10: 1978374704
BISAC Categories:
- Psychology | Practice Management
About the Author
As founder of one of Canada's most established psychological service businesses and former president of the Ontario Psychological Association, Dr. Iris Jackson has spent her career mentoring psychologists who want the professional autonomy of being in private practice. From her open-door approach to helping other psychologists establish thriving and ethical private practices, to her past workshops and mentorship groups, to this book now in it's fourth edition, her enthusiasm, openness, business acumen and ethical knowledge have helped hundreds of psychologists find security in professional self-employment.
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