If you’re a therapist, personal development is something that’s always on your mind. You know that it’s crucial to help your clients grow and develop as individuals. But what about you? Are you taking the time to invest in yourself? In this blog post, we’ll discuss the importance of personal development for therapists and why …
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Activism
As counselors, we spend a great deal of time with people who are suffering from consequences of society. Some of them may rely on public aid, such as food stamps or Medicaid. Others may be feeling stress from being disenfranchised because of their race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, etc. And to be true, effective counselors, …
Self Care for Counselors
Self-care is the latest buzzword that we see all over pop culture. Brand are trying to sell us on all kind of self-care items, from meditation apps to weight blankets, but self-care means more than that. For therapist, self-care is the only way we can continue to be there for our clients week after week. Counseling is …
Why ASE is Better Than Your Average Office Park
Many therapists in private practice think that any office will do, but ASE is more than just office space. We offer a variety of services that you can’t find elsewhere. First, we have a large number of private office spaces with sound-proof walls and excellent lighting. These rooms are completely customizable, so you can put …
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Many Counselors have Counselors
As counselors, we have committed ourselves to helping others, but that doesn’t mean we don’t have and emotional issues. Many of us got into counseling because of our experiences with therapy, and we want to give back to others the good we found in it. But, we are not perfect people and we have our own problems. Going through …
Should therapists have a presence online?
In today’s day and age, most counselors have at least one social media account—most of us, more. While these pages may be a great way to interact with our friends, family, and co-workers, they can cross some boundaries if clients find them. When we are meeting with a new doctor or new person, it’s only …
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Testimonial: Why ASE was the Right Fit for Me
Hi! My name is Laura, and I am a licensed clinical professional counselor that focuses on couples and family therapy and a member of the ASE. After a few years of working at a hospital, I decided to take my therapy career to the next level and open my own practice. It was really overwhelming …
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What is communal working space? And why do you need it?
Communal working, or co-working, spaces are popping up all over the country. They are the hippest way to work, whether you are a solo entrepreneur or have a small staff. Co-working spaces are often large spaces that rent out desks, meeting areas, and other office space to individuals who are work from home, contractors, or self-employed. The …
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