The Therapist January February 2022
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The Therapist January/February 2022

 

Professional Exchange

A MINDFULNESS-BASED APPROACH: MYTHS, JOYS AND CHALLENGES OF SOMATIC THERAPY
Revisiting her popular article from 2016, Karen Rachels, LMFT, shares insights about integrating somatic work into your practice.

THE NEW RULES FOR TREATING CHRONIC PAIN: ADDICTION-FREE SOLUTIONS IN THE ERA OF THE OPIOID CRISIS
Dr. Stephen Grinstead, LMFT, ACRPS outlines treatment methods that help clients struggling with chronic pain to not only survive, but thrive.

 

Legal Department Staff Articles

EMOTIONAL SUPPORT ANIMALS SERVICE ANIMALS, AND REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS
In this article, Bradley J. Muldrow, JD discusses important distinctions between emotional support animals and service animals as well as key legal, ethical, and clinical issues therapists should consider prior to providing letters, forms, or other types of documentation supporting patients’ need for such animals.

THE NO SURPRISE ACT: WHAT MFTS NEED TO KNOW
As of January 1, 2022, the No Surprise Act regulations require health care providers to furnish current and future patients with good faith estimates of expected charges. This article provides information about how to comply with the regulations.

Also In This Issue

BUSINESS OF PRACTICE: MEMBER SPOTLIGHT
Meet Danielle Duran, Visalia-based Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist and co-founder of My Hybrid Coach.