by Pauline Wallin, Ph.D. | Mar 29, 2020 | Blogging, Business matters, Practice development, Productivity
As the COVID-19 pandemic has intensified, we've been practicing mass social distancing for only a couple of weeks. Doesn't it feel much longer than that? It may be partly explained by the oddball effect due to the disruption of our normal daily activities. As we...
by Pauline Wallin, Ph.D. | Feb 15, 2020 | Business matters, Practice development, Productivity
If you own a car, you know that routine maintenance is essential to its efficiency, safety and longevity. Without preventive maintenance, repairs can be very expensive. And sometimes a poorly maintained car can break down suddenly, causing accidents or deaths. Your...
by Pauline Wallin, Ph.D. | Nov 21, 2019 | Productivity, Professional development, Research, searching, Web content
Keeping up with the latest research in your field is essential to maintaining an ethically responsible mental health practice. However, unlike our salaried colleagues in the academic community, we have limited time for reading journal articles. One way to stay abreast...
by Pauline Wallin, Ph.D. | Feb 24, 2018 | Practice development, Productivity
Google isn't always the most efficient way to find answers that you need on a frequent basis. For diagnoses, procedure codes, and other reference tools, it's better to find websites or apps that are helpful and easy to use, and to bookmark them for quick access. Here...
by Pauline Wallin, Ph.D. | Mar 23, 2016 | Blogging, Presentations, Productivity, Public education, searching, Web content, Writing
Back in December 2012 on this blog I posted some tips on how to find free images online. It's time for an update... Why use images? Images not only make your website, social media posts, slide presentations and handouts more attractive; they also help create a mood...
by Pauline Wallin, Ph.D. | Nov 29, 2015 | Productivity, Research, searching
The internet is a firehose of information. Sometimes you need to research something specific. (See helpful tips here.) And sometimes you come across useful content when you're not actively looking for it - for example, while going through your email or social media...
