Blog posts with the tag "Treatment"

No one knows better than our clients what is going on in their world - their stressors, symptoms, triumphs, values, goals… but sometimes it can also be helpful to hear additional perspectives from others in our client’s world. These “others”, referred to as “collaterals” in clinical practice can offer valuable insights and observations about presenting problems, barriers to treatment, strengths of the client – all of which can enhance our understanding of our client’s environment, behaviors, and experiences.

The utilization of telehealth platforms dramatically increased access to psychotherapy in 2020. Nearly five years later, providers can deliver treatment more efficiently to patients across the globe and in locations where there are a dearth of behavioral health providers. Of course, telehealth is not without its challenges, and some providers are anxious to make (or maintain) the transition from in-person treatment. This is perhaps nowhere more true than in the area of suicide prevention.