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Notes from between sessions
Product updates, clinician spotlights, and practical writing for therapists using Reflective.
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5 Essential CBT Worksheets to Make Therapy More Engaging and Effective
Worksheets are boring! Use Reflective to keep your clients reminded and engaged in their CBT therapy with these 5 popular cognitive therapy worksheets.
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What Therapists Should Know About Building a Profitable and Thriving Practice
A strong financial system is key to a thriving therapy practice. This expert interview covers why therapists need one, how new and established practices should handle finances, and common money challenges. Get tips on banking, bookkeeping, and shifting your financial mindset to boost profits and red
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Announcing: Group Therapy now supported in Reflective
Announcement: Group therapy is now supported in Reflective, to enable a full range of therapeutic approaches. Learn more.
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Get the Free Cognitive Distortions PDF Worksheet
Download the free Cognitive Distortions PDF worksheet or use the Reflective app to share with your clients to aid their cognitive therapy.
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Free Course: Introduction to CBT for Therapists
Personalize therapy homework for each client, based off a single template with Reflective. Change field visibility, labels and descriptions to use language that's most approachable for your client.
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Personalize therapy homework for each client – from one template
Personalize therapy homework for each client, based off a single template with Reflective. Change field visibility, labels and descriptions to use language that's most approachable for your client.
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New in our assignment builder: Custom Mood Scales
Reflective in collaboration with Rabbi Dr. Avidan Milevsky of the Department of Psychology at Ariel University in Israel is seeking US mental health professionals to participate in a brief study on the use of an online tool for therapy management and therapeutic outcomes enhancement. Participation e
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(Research study) Seeking US-based mental health professionals
Reflective in collaboration with Rabbi Dr. Avidan Milevsky of the Department of Psychology at Ariel University in Israel is seeking US mental health professionals to participate in a brief study on the use of an online tool for therapy management and therapeutic outcomes enhancement.
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Utilizing Reflective for Trauma Treatment in a DBT Practice: Q&A with Connie Meyerowitz, MSW, LCSW-C
How Connie Meyerowitz treats trauma using Reflective for her Baltimore-based DBT therapy practice
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Cognitive Distortions: A Step Towards Healthier Thinking with CBT
Unravel the impact of Cognitive Distortions on your emotional well-being. Identify, challenge, and transform thought patterns for a better perspective.
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🪲 Notifications bugs resolved
Reports from therapists noticed notifications seemed to have stopped working for some of their patients. This affected iPhone, Android, and Email notifications intermittently. We resolved these issues.
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Multi-Language Support and 4 New Assignments Added
Multi-Language support, bug fixes, behavioral activation and written exposure worksheets added. Reflective in collaboration with Rabbi Dr. Avidan Milevsky of the Department of Psychology at Ariel University in Israel is seeking US mental health professionals to participate in a brief study on the us
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New Cognitive Distortions available in custom assignments
When you are building a custom assignment for your clients, you can add these new fields. If you want your clients to select and track their mood in an assignment, you can add the 5-point scale mood tracker. If you want clients to identify and select a cognitive distortion as part of their homework,
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Download Free CBT Thought Record Worksheets
Download our free Thought Record Worksheets. We have two versions of thought record: a light version for introducing the activity to new patients, and a comprehensive one. These PDFs are invaluable tools for both therapists and patients, aiding in the exploration of thought patterns and behaviors. T
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I admit, I don’t take vacations enough
My kids are gearing up to go back to school, and we're discussing their excitement, nervousness, and apprehension of returning the classroom. I couldn't help but wonder what that might be like for us adults.
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We created a free CBT email course for therapists
Get access to the free Cognitive Behavioral Therapy email course for therapists. One module a week, delivered directly to your inbox. Many therapists begin their careers with a foundation in one modality, be it psychodynamic, humanistic, or any of the myriad other approaches available. As they progr
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Get the Free Socratic Questions PDF Worksheet
Download our free Socratic Questions Worksheet. Socratic questioning is an invaluable tool for both therapists and patients, aiding in the exploration of thought patterns and behaviors. In cognitive psychology, asking questions is not just about seeking answers. It's about getting a client to build
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Will your clients rise to the occasion?
My wife was visiting her folks in Chicago last week and I was left solo-parenting 4 kids. As a parent, we work so hard trying to teach our kids to be responsible, thoughtful, and reliable. But we're never really sure it's working...
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The Free Guide for Using Reflective in your Evidence-Based Therapy Practice
The free guide on how to use Reflective for Evidence Based Practice (EBP) to improve patient outcomes from therapy.
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We need your feedback for Reflective
From Newsletter Issue 004 I’ve been intrigued by AI (artificial intelligence) and Large Language Models as a wonderful new tool to help provide meaning to large sets of data, or to explain complex topics. I’ve even used it on a personal level to craft silly poems and cards for family members! There’
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From the newsletter
Patrick O’Shaughnessy, the famed asset manager, sent an email to his book club about 10 years ago with the subject line, “Since it is better to read around your field, rather than in your field, there are no investing books in this list.” I love this idea, and believe there’s so much value on improv
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Spotlight: Harleny Vasquez
I’m a big fan of mental health professionals who empower fellow mental health professionals. So when Harleny Vasquez, a social worker career coach and influencer, agreed to let me pick her brain I knew the interview would be interesting to all of you as well. Harleny has a fascinating story, as well
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Spotlight: Eli Weinreb
I really, really like it when I get to see people following their passions. Like when I worked with Peter Golboro at a startup in Philly where I punched the clock as an engineer and he was a business analyst. It was nothing short of inspirational to see him quit his job, go back to […]
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The Best Websites for Therapists, with Anjana Duff
Are you even a practicing therapist if you don’t have a website? I’m being facetious, but the fact of the matter is, therapy has a business side. And businesses in this day and age need a way to be found, which tends to include having an online presence. Does this mean you need an actual […]
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Just For Today
Setting goals can be tough. One of the most common pitfalls is setting goals that are unattainable from the onset. When we look at an overall goal or ideal habit, it can feel overwhelming and that feeling can prevent us from properly moving forward. Another issue is approaching goals as an all-or-no
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Handling Late Cancellation Fees For Therapy Clients
For therapists working in practices with a late cancellation fee, do you make exceptions for clients? How many times, if any, do you allow a cancellation within 24 hours for illness or other urgent reasons? It’s a tough balance between caring for your client and being realistic about your business.
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Spotlight: Rachel Weinstein
Rachel Weinstein is a licensed clinical social worker who specializes in therapeutic support for patients and families facing terminal illness, grief, and loss. She also works with members of the LGBTQ+ community, providing support to individuals and their families. She hails from Brooklyn and Chica
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CBT Buddy is Now Reflective
Welcome to Reflective Welcome to Reflective, your new home for connecting with your patients between sessions. When we first decided to share our idea of an app that could help facilitate homework between therapists and patients, we focused on offering CBT-related templates for patient assignments.
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Spotlight: Eli Kaufman
Eli Kaufman is a clinical social worker, and therapist, well known in New Jersey for his experience in EMDR, DBT, and psychodynamic therapy. I had the opportunity to pick his brain in an article titled “When a Therapist Cries” in which he shared a well-balanced and thought-out opinion. Meet Eli. Wha
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When a Therapist Cries
While therapists are often trained to be emotionally neutral during therapy sessions, it’s not uncommon to feel strong emotions in response to the stories and experiences shared by their patients. In some cases, therapists may even find themselves crying alongside their patients, or at the very leas