Fall Business Symposium | 2013

 

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Fall Business Symposium | Welcome!
Speaker:  Kathleen Mills-Life Tree Counseling

 

The Affordable Care Act
Speaker:  Heather Bowers, with Lone Star Benefits
Topic“Obamacare and Its Implications On Your Practice”
The Affordable Care Act will affect your practice regardless of your business model. Find out how and gain some insights into what you can do about it to prepare.
Q&A:  Absolutely
CEU’s: 1.0

 

Practice Analysis/Assessment Inventory
SpeakerKathleen Mills, Life Tree Counseling Center
Topic:  “Assessing Your Business Practice: Identifying Strengths & Weaknesses”
We’ll be using an assessment tool designed to identify where the strengths & vulnerabilities are in your private practice, regardless of your business model. We will review areas that need work and what you can do about it.
Q&A:  Definitely
CEU’s: 1.0

 

Business Set-Up 101
Speaker:  John Pearce & John Mongogna of  Wright Ginsberg Brusilow
Topic “Choice of Business Entity for Protection of the Small Business”
Your liability/malpractice insurance takes care of part of your practice liability. Your chosen business entity has a lot to do with mitigating a big piece of the remainder. Find out what you need to know about selecting the proper business entity so you can sleep at night!
Q&A:  If time permits, love to.
CEU’s:  1.0

 

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Your Liability Coverage and Swiss Cheese
Speaker:  John Pearce & John Mongogna of  Wright Ginsberg Brusilow
Topic “Your Liability/Malpractice Insurance and The Holes Within”
You might be surprised to learn that your malpractice/liability insurance doesn’t cover everything. Find out what’s covered, what’s not, and what you might want to consider doing to mitigate your risk.
Q&A:  Time permitting, of course!
CEU’s: 1.5

 

Q & A Discussion Panel Regarding the Complaint Process
Speaker:  Steve Slough (Emeritus Sr. Investigator, DSHS, ret.) and a select panel
Topic “How To Properly Respond To A Complaint”  &
                 ” Specific Review of Chapter 611″
This session will begin with a quick update of “what’s new” regarding the complaint process.  The remainder of the segment will be 100% Q&A from you, the attendees, so come ready with your questions. We’ll review how to properly respond to a complaint, a visit from the investigator, and how to testify before your licensing board.
CEU’s:  1.5 – Ethics

 

Daily Operations Review
SpeakerKathleen Mills, Life Tree Counseling Center
Topic“Top 12 Must Haves to Cultivate a Successful Private Practice”
There are certain “things” you absolutely must have in order to run your practice smoothly. This is my Top 12 list and includes: a review of company website must haves, advertising options, bankers and credit card acceptance issues,  effective client scheduling options, electronic records/storage remedies, and a few other thoughts.
Q&A:  You bet!
CEU’s: 1.0

 

Marketing Your Practice Online
SpeakerPhillip Crum-Internet Marketing Expert w/SSA & InBound Marketing DFW
Topic“How To Market Your Practice Online”
In this final segment of the day we’ll be answering the 3-part question, “Why do I need to be doing online marketing, what do I need to know, and where do I begin?” Our objective is to help you compile an “online to-do list” of things you can take back to the office and work on.
Q&A:  Wouldn’t be any fun without it!
CEU’s: 1.0

 

Registration Special: Sign-Up for the Symposium now. Registration ends on September 17th so grab your seat now before someone else gets it! Receive a series of emails with content that only early sign-ups will get!

 

Business Symposium Testimonials

“Her speakers are great and the information priceless. Love the newsletters from LifeTree Counseling!”
Christy Graham LPC and Associate (view testimonial)

 

“The practical aspects of the business of counseling and mental health care is presented in an engaging and energizing manner by Kathleen.”
Smith Noland – Bent Tree Counseling Center (view testimonial)

 

“Because of this seminar I am changing a number of things about my practice, to insure I can continue doing what I love.”
Larry Colclasure – Haven Counseling (view testimonial)

 

Kathleen Mills

Kathleen is a creative and gifted therapist who has extensive experience in helping children, adolescents, and adults with a variety of issues.