Therapists often ask if they can use video-platforms to provide remote counselling and which platforms are best for private practice. While there are functionality factors to consider when making your …
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Implementing measurement based care (“MBC“) holds significant upside. The research points to a more engaged client base, a reduction in drop-out rates and an improvement in long-term symptom change. Yet …
Value-based payment models and other forms of value-based care have been expanding across healthcare. The rough definition of this concept involves a healthcare system adjusting payments, funding or its allocation …
For the 1 in 5 Canadians struggling with a mental health concern, they are tasked with the challenge of navigating a fragmented and confusing mental healthcare system. While this should …
When it comes to assessment, symptom detection, and treatment planning, therapists need to be attentive to details and have a keen eye for potential red flags in their clients’ mental …
What do clients really think of progress measurement? An interview with a Registered Psychotherapist
One of the most common objections that therapists have when considering whether to introduce progress measurement into their practice is the idea that clients will not engage or see value …
Whether you are a psychologist, a social worker, or a psychotherapist, most mental health clinicians recognize the importance of the therapeutic alliance. Yet, research suggests that there are often inconsistencies in therapists’ perception of the strength of the alliance when compared to clients’ perception of the alliance. …
Quick Summary: When done in a coordinated way, consistent progress measurement also allows for performance evaluation of broad mental health systems, providing insight into their impact and to inform further system change. …
Quick Summary: There are new legislative changes to psychotherapy supervision outlined by the Regulated Health Professions Act (the “RHPA”). These new rules apply to clinicians providing supervised psychotherapy services in Ontario.
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The CPA recently released a special task force report (the “Report”) to provide guidance to psychotherapy practitioners as well as to policy-makers, educators, and funders of psychological interventions regarding the need to measure outcome and patient progress in order to provide evidence-based treatment. …