Books & Resources

Each year, World Mental Health Day serves as an opportunity to raise awareness about mental health, reduce stigma, and encourage meaningful conversations about emotional well-being. It is a day dedicated to recognizing the importance of mental health in all aspects of our lives and highlighting the ongoing efforts to make mental health care more accessible […]

Episode Blurb As a mental health practice grows, maintaining alignment across teams, departments, and leadership can become just as important as increasing revenue or expanding services. In this episode, we sit down with Kim Long to explore the often-overlooked foundations of sustainable growth: a clear mission, well-defined values, and behavioral pillars that guide everyday decisions. […]

Episode Blurb In this episode, we explore what happens when a mental health professional realizes that the career path they’ve built no longer aligns with who they are or where they want to go. Our guest, Carly Hill, shares her personal journey of stepping away from clinical work, including the factors that influenced her decision, […]

Last year, The Juniper Center partnered with Plena Mind Center, Therapy Etc., and Newport Healthcare to launch the inaugural Innovations in Mental Health: Treating Children, Teens, and Families Conference. Together, we set out to bring fresh ideas, practical resources, and meaningful connections to the mental health professionals who support young people and their families. With […]

In this episode of The Consumer’s Guide to Mental Health, Dr. Margo Jacquot sits down with Amber Hollingsworth to explore the often-overlooked difference between helping and enabling. While many people associate enabling with providing money or covering for a loved one’s mistakes, it can also take more subtle forms—such as stepping into the role of the […]

As the back-to-school season approaches, many children, teens, and families find themselves adjusting to new routines, expectations, and life changes. While The Juniper Center offers a variety of therapy services for children and young adults through our Juniper Junior program, one service that can benefit individuals of all ages is art therapy. Art therapy is […]

Episode Blurb In this episode of The Mental Health Business Mentor, we sit down with a guest expert to explore how technology can help clinicians navigate some of the most common challenges of private practice. Using SimplePractice as a framework, we discuss the biggest administrative pain points facing therapists today—from documentation and insurance billing to […]

Episode Blurb In this episode of The Mental Health Business Mentor, we explore the powerful connection between leadership, workplace culture, and clinician success. Our special guest, Brie Chrisman, returns to the podcast to share why building a thriving practice requires more than strong systems and sound business strategies—it requires creating an environment where clinicians feel […]

Scrolling through social media has become a regular part of daily life. Whether we’re catching up with friends, looking for entertainment, or simply passing the time, many of us find ourselves reaching for our phones throughout the day—sometimes without even realizing it. While social media is often criticized for encouraging habits like doomscrolling or excessive […]

June is a time to celebrate PRIDE — a month dedicated to honoring the LGBTQ+ community, authenticity, and the freedom to fully embrace who you are. Across the country, people gather at parades, festivals, and community events to celebrate love, identity, and connection. Beyond the festivities, PRIDE also serves as a powerful reminder of the […]