Comments on: Reduced Fees, Sliding Scales, And Lessons Learned – Part 1 http://www.allthingsprivatepractice.com/reduced-fees-sliding-scales-and-lessons-learned-series/ Fri, 10 Feb 2012 20:58:11 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.4 By: Tamara Suttle http://www.allthingsprivatepractice.com/reduced-fees-sliding-scales-and-lessons-learned-series/comment-page-1/#comment-22887 Tamara Suttle Sun, 28 Aug 2011 21:20:16 +0000 http://www.allthingsprivatepractice.com/?p=5427#comment-22887 Hi, Paula! Thanks for joining us here. I have to say that the economic struggles of the last few years are just one <em>more</em> reason to re-design how we practice in mental health. There are positive and exciting reasons to reconsider how we package our services, what we promise in our services, and what we even choose to address in our services. And, although change is often scary and difficult. It can also hold new and promising discoveries, too! Hi, Paula! Thanks for joining us here. I have to say that the economic struggles of the last few years are just one more reason to re-design how we practice in mental health. There are positive and exciting reasons to reconsider how we package our services, what we promise in our services, and what we even choose to address in our services. And, although change is often scary and difficult. It can also hold new and promising discoveries, too!

]]> By: paula young http://www.allthingsprivatepractice.com/reduced-fees-sliding-scales-and-lessons-learned-series/comment-page-1/#comment-22871 paula young Sun, 28 Aug 2011 16:59:19 +0000 http://www.allthingsprivatepractice.com/?p=5427#comment-22871 i like the ideas here. As we move into living with the downward shift in our economic environment, many of us will have to consider going from a standard, consistently quoted fee to some version of a sliding fee scale. Re-designing how we practice is on the horizon. i like the ideas here. As we move into living with the downward shift in our economic environment, many of us will have to consider going from a standard, consistently quoted fee to some version of a sliding fee scale. Re-designing how we practice is on the horizon.

]]> By: First Things First: Office Policies for Mental Health Professionals | Private Practice from the Inside Out http://www.allthingsprivatepractice.com/reduced-fees-sliding-scales-and-lessons-learned-series/comment-page-1/#comment-7746 First Things First: Office Policies for Mental Health Professionals | Private Practice from the Inside Out Mon, 14 Feb 2011 07:03:14 +0000 http://www.allthingsprivatepractice.com/?p=5427#comment-7746 [...] Do you offer sliding scales, reduced fees, or other accommodations due to financial difficulties? [...] [...] Do you offer sliding scales, reduced fees, or other accommodations due to financial difficulties? [...]

]]> By: "Yes But" and Other Things That Get in the Way of Getting Clients | Private Practice from the Inside Out http://www.allthingsprivatepractice.com/reduced-fees-sliding-scales-and-lessons-learned-series/comment-page-1/#comment-1659 "Yes But" and Other Things That Get in the Way of Getting Clients | Private Practice from the Inside Out Fri, 09 Jul 2010 04:07:54 +0000 http://www.allthingsprivatepractice.com/?p=5427#comment-1659 [...] Jason:  Well, I’ve sent out my business cards and brochures to treatment facilities and I’m showing up at networking events every month.  I’ve been meeting therapists and community providers.  I’m reading books on marketing and how to get clients.  I’ve joined the Board of a local non-profit and I’m offering my services at a reduced rate. [...] [...] Jason:  Well, I’ve sent out my business cards and brochures to treatment facilities and I’m showing up at networking events every month.  I’ve been meeting therapists and community providers.  I’m reading books on marketing and how to get clients.  I’ve joined the Board of a local non-profit and I’m offering my services at a reduced rate. [...]

]]> By: LB http://www.allthingsprivatepractice.com/reduced-fees-sliding-scales-and-lessons-learned-series/comment-page-1/#comment-1402 LB Fri, 11 Jun 2010 04:58:31 +0000 http://www.allthingsprivatepractice.com/?p=5427#comment-1402 What do you think about having small beverages (like bottled vitamin water) handy, in a glass door mini-fridge, avail to clients as a "freebie"? Does this violate any norms of doing therapy? or perhaps hot tea in the winter? Not for the therapist to drink - only the clients. What do you think about having small beverages (like bottled vitamin water) handy, in a glass door mini-fridge, avail to clients as a “freebie”? Does this violate any norms of doing therapy? or perhaps hot tea in the winter? Not for the therapist to drink – only the clients.

]]> By: Tamara http://www.allthingsprivatepractice.com/reduced-fees-sliding-scales-and-lessons-learned-series/comment-page-1/#comment-863 Tamara Tue, 13 Apr 2010 14:07:33 +0000 http://www.allthingsprivatepractice.com/?p=5427#comment-863 Thanks so much! Hope you'll join us often and help contribute to our conversation! Although we are psychotherapist-focused, we do have chiropractors, nurses, dentists, massage therapists, and even CPA's that join us from time to time. Your perspective as a nurse is welcome to join the conversation! Thanks so much! Hope you’ll join us often and help contribute to our conversation! Although we are psychotherapist-focused, we do have chiropractors, nurses, dentists, massage therapists, and even CPA’s that join us from time to time. Your perspective as a nurse is welcome to join the conversation!

]]> By: nursing schools http://www.allthingsprivatepractice.com/reduced-fees-sliding-scales-and-lessons-learned-series/comment-page-1/#comment-839 nursing schools Tue, 06 Apr 2010 17:57:50 +0000 http://www.allthingsprivatepractice.com/?p=5427#comment-839 What a great resource! What a great resource!

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]]> By: Tamara http://www.allthingsprivatepractice.com/reduced-fees-sliding-scales-and-lessons-learned-series/comment-page-1/#comment-798 Tamara Thu, 01 Apr 2010 23:28:25 +0000 http://www.allthingsprivatepractice.com/?p=5427#comment-798 Nice job, Dianne! You offer LOTS of freebies and add-ons. I'm sure that makes working with you memorable long after your work together is done! I particularly like that you leave them with something <em>tangible</em>. I tell other therapists that we sell <em>chunks of time</em> that reflect our training and our experiences. If that's what you sell, too . . . chunks of time rather than something tangible, then sending your clients home with something that they can actually put there hands on (physically) like a handout or a letter or a chotsky that relates to the work you are doing . . . makes a big difference in your client feeling like s/he got her money's worth. It's not logical but it's true. None of us like to pay for "nothing" and when we purchase other folks' time, we are often tempted to diminish the value of it. Having a little piece of (great quality) paper or gizmo as a reminder of what we really got makes us feel better. Nice job, Dianne! You offer LOTS of freebies and add-ons. I’m sure that makes working with you memorable long after your work together is done! I particularly like that you leave them with something tangible. I tell other therapists that we sell chunks of time that reflect our training and our experiences.

If that’s what you sell, too . . . chunks of time rather than something tangible, then sending your clients home with something that they can actually put there hands on (physically) like a handout or a letter or a chotsky that relates to the work you are doing . . . makes a big difference in your client feeling like s/he got her money’s worth.

It’s not logical but it’s true. None of us like to pay for “nothing” and when we purchase other folks’ time, we are often tempted to diminish the value of it. Having a little piece of (great quality) paper or gizmo as a reminder of what we really got makes us feel better.

]]> By: Dianne Martin http://www.allthingsprivatepractice.com/reduced-fees-sliding-scales-and-lessons-learned-series/comment-page-1/#comment-795 Dianne Martin Thu, 01 Apr 2010 20:02:47 +0000 http://www.allthingsprivatepractice.com/?p=5427#comment-795 Hi Tamara, I offer a free 30 minute consultation, and try to provide something that the caller can take away and use immediately - a parenting tip or information about a community resourse. I usually follow this up with a quick email or letter outlining our discussion, my suggestions and recommendations. I also ask if people want to receive information about upcoming workshops and events. In subsequent sessions, I may provide supplementary written information either during the session, or as a mail out. I may offer a discount for one of my workshops or extend the session for a few extra minutes. It is all about being flexible, building relationships, and adding something the client will value, instead of lowering fees. Looking forward to hearing what other are doing in their practice. Dianne Hi Tamara, I offer a free 30 minute consultation, and try to provide something that the caller can take away and use immediately – a parenting tip or information about a community resourse. I usually follow this up with a quick email or letter outlining our discussion, my suggestions and recommendations. I also ask if people want to receive information about upcoming workshops and events.

In subsequent sessions, I may provide supplementary written information either during the session, or as a mail out. I may offer a discount for one of my workshops or extend the session for a few extra minutes. It is all about being flexible, building relationships, and adding something the client will value, instead of lowering fees.

Looking forward to hearing what other are doing in their practice.

Dianne

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