Sep 19, 2025 | For Counselors, Telehealth, Therapy
What Changed? The age when a minor can say “yes” to their own medical or mental health treatment is now 16 (it used to be 14). This means most kids under 16 need a parent or guardian to give written permission before they can get ongoing counseling. Who Does This...
Sep 19, 2025 | For Counselors, Telehealth, Therapy, Uncategorized
1. Update Consent Policies and Forms Revise all intake paperwork and consent forms so that minors under 16 require written parent/guardian permission before starting ongoing counseling. Include clear language outlining exceptions (emergency, abuse, emancipation,...
Sep 19, 2025 | For Patients, Telehealth, Therapy, Uncategorized
Before in-person therapy ever happens, the space for therapy has already been prepared in a way that will give you the greatest confidentiality and make the environment as comfortable as possible. However, before online therapy can take place, YOU need to prepare your...
Sep 19, 2025 | Brave Play, Past Event
Presenters: Lynsey Leopard, LPC, RPT-S Natalie Giangrosso, ALC (under the supervision of Dr. Ashley Garrett, PhD, LPC-S) Date: Wednesday, September 10, 2025 | 10:00 – 11:00 AM CST Wednesday, September 24, 2025 | 10:00 – 11:00 AM CST Location: Live Webinar – Private...
Sep 19, 2025 | Brave Play, Upcoming Event
Presenters: Dr. Ashley Garrett, PhD, LPCS Date: Monday, September 29th, 2025 Time: Noon CST Location: Live Webinar Workshop Level: Beginner, Intermediate Cost: Attendance Only – Free!; CEUs – $20 1.00 Clock Hours National Board for Certificate Counselors –...