Demystifying Private Practice
From Basics to Abundance
August 25th-28th, 2023
Oranjestad, Aruba
Are you considering starting a private psychotherapy practice but have fears about the process? Are you a new practice owner and still have concerns about your process or next steps? Are you anxious about legal and ethical considerations of owning a private psychotherapy practice?
Join us for a 4-day retreat in sunny Aruba to unpack and unravel many of the basics needed to get your private practice running. The workshops will span topics such as operations, business management, marketing and branding, compliance, finances, ethics, burnout, and mental and emotional blocks. There will also be opportunities to consult with the presenters about your unique private practice needs. The goal by the end of the workshop is to address all of your questions and concerns about establishing and maintaining a thriving private practice.
It’s OK if you don’t know what you don’t know. This retreat will be a safe space to confront your concerns and to gain confidence in your private practice.
Early Bird Discount if you place your deposit by June 15th
*Discount reflected in final balance after deposit
Itinerary
Friday: Welcome Reception
Get to know your presenters and fellow attendees with some welcome drinks and hors d’oeuvres. We will start the weekend strong and dive right in with networking basics and the importance of creating professional community. We will also go over what we will learn throughout the weekend and set intentions for our learning.
Saturday: Money, Ethics and Thriving Practice
In the morning we will dive into some of the nuances of running an ethical therapy business, including personal ethics and HIPAA considerations. Our afternoon workshop will cover financial considerations, and we will explore the emotional financial blocks that keeps us from thriving. Afterwards we will enjoy our island activity in Aruba to cool off from the day and have a chance to experience some of Aruba.
Sunday: Basics to Abundance
Our morning workshop will focus on the basic practical needs of running a therapy business. We will cover the benefits of a solo practice versus a group, how to choose your business structure, whether or not to take insurance, and other topics. In the afternoon we will focus on where to begin with finding your niche, generate some marketing ideas, and process various fears that get in the way of growth. We will also discuss practices for how to prevent burnout.
Monday: Return Day
Monday morning before returning, we will take some time to reflect on the knowledge we gained and how to incorporate it into your current phase. We will also process how to gently reenter the real world after experiencing intense learning (and fun!).
