GetReal, GetGOING IS HEEEERRE!
Who’s got two thumbs and a brand new, hot-off-the-press book?
ME!
Yes, that’s right, GetReal, GetGOING: The Definitive Roadmap to Starting the Private Practice of Your Dreams is finally here, and I am more than excited to introduce it to the world.
What can you expect when you read the book? Highlights include:
Real life vignettes about seasoned professionals
True professional fashion faux pas from the “Fashion Hall of Shame”
Step-by-step lists -- like a wedding planner, but for your practice!
Recommendations for fun reading and related research
Funny and true horror stories from the field
GetReal, GetGOING also provides nuts and bolts advice for making the journey all the way from graduation to opening the doors of your private practice. My co-author and I spent a lot of time thinking about the best content to include, and the most helpful way to organize it. We ended up with 10 chapters, divided into three parts to get the most bang for your buck.
In the first part of the book we talk about transitioning from graduation to becoming a staff clinician.
Getting the most from your internships
Sample career timelines that incorporate personal goals, too (like marriage or moving)
Learning to think like a business owner
Tips for transitioning from a student lifestyle to a regimented agency routine
Incorporating professionalism into your wardrobe, and more!
In the second few chapters, we provide some insider tips on how to best use your years and opportunities as a staff clinician to set yourself up for success when you transition to private practice.
Pinpointing your strengths and interests to find your therapy niche
Growing your financial savvy and accounting skills for your business
Staying strong and avoiding burnout
Managing vicarious trauma
Preparing for your exams and stay on top of licensure requirements
Laying the ground for your future private practice!
And in the third section, we guide you through the whole process -- from being an employee to becoming a bona-fide business owner, in charge of your own practice.
Networking made easy not sleazy
Navigating ethical questions
Making initial office decisions regarding sharing space and location
Managing stress and setting boundaries
Marketing strategies and best practices
Building and maintaining your professional relationships
Preparing your office, paperwork, and protocols for the first client!
That’s it in a nutshell – though you can’t really fit 300-plus pages in a nutshell, which is why we wrote the book! If you get a chance to check it out, I’d love to hear from you - what did you think, and what are questions you still have? Because there are a few more surprises coming down the pike that I’ll tell you about soon!
