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As an increasing number of clinicians and insurance plans consider the merits of value-based care models, we recognize that it has the potential to benefit clinicians. But at the heart of these conversations is one essential question: How can value-based care models benefit both mental health care providers *and* the clients they work with?? ? That’s the question we’ll explore in our upcoming panel discussion paid for by Alma with Samuel Nordberg, Jana Dost, Elisabeth Morray, and Dylan Ross, PhD. During this conversation, they’ll discuss models that can help improve client access to high-quality care and how trust can be built between clinicians and insurance payers and share real stories and perspectives from other practicing clinicians.? ? RSVP here to join us on October 30: https://lnkd.in/gXGCGE3k

There’s one subject that can fill even the most confident providers with dread: progress notes. On top of the intensive time requirement, there’s often a lack of clarity on what “good” clinical documentation looks like—which can lead to stress around what insurance companies might look for in the event of an audit. That’s why we’re excited to host a discussion about efficient, stress-free progress notes with?Alma's VP of Clinical, Elisabeth Morray, PhD, Ted Faneuff LISW-S, LMSW, LCSW, MBA, Head of Clinical Operations of Upheal, and Certified Professional Coder Sonda Kunzi

What comes to mind when you think about progress notes? If the answer is an unnecessary source of confusion, spending more time than you’d like to on documentation, or simply “stress”—you’re not alone. That’s what @Alma’s VP of Clinical, Elisabeth Morray, PhD, will be discussing in our upcoming webinar with Ted Faneuff LISW-S, LMSW, LCSW, MBA, Head of Clinical Operations of Upheal and Certified Professional Coder Sonda Kunzi. During the conversation, they’ll share tips for writing documentation that’s compliant and–importantly–clinically beneficial. They’ll also cover methods (both conventional and AI-supported) for incorporating note-taking into your practice in a way that works for you, your clients, and your work-life balance. Learn more and RSVP here: https://lnkd.in/esWhq2ne

??Alma Members — Do you or your clients struggle with nervous system regulation? It’s not too late to RSVP for our upcoming webinar and live Q&A on Polyvagal Applications with Dr. Stephen Porges. Alma members can access this live event for free through Alma's Education Center. Interested in joining Alma to attend continuing education events like this and more? Learn more about memberships here: https://lnkd.in/eJ7k3dQ

If you're a provider heading into the holiday season — EOY organization may be at the top of your priority list. Content Marketing Manager Kevin Doherty is here to explain how Alma's Resource Hub can help you feel on top of your private practice.

Alma Member Continuing Education Opportunity ?? On October 2nd, Alma content manager Sam Dylan Finch will sit down with Dr. Stephen Porges, Karen Onderko, and Rebecca Knowles, OTD, OTR/L, RYT to discuss the impact of the Safe and Sound Protocol (SSP) in practice, along with the development and proliferation of the polyvagal theory in clinical settings. Stick around after the discussion for the opportunity to participate in a live Q&A with Dr. Stephen Porges! Alma members can access this live event for free through Alma's Education Center. Interested in joining Alma to attend continuing education events like this and more? Learn more about memberships here: https://lnkd.in/eJ7k3dQ

Attachment styles describe the ways in which our earliest relationships, especially with our caregivers, have shaped the patterns we may experience in our close relationships later in life. If you’re looking for resources about attachment styles, including how we develop styles and how we might unlearn them, visit the Alma blog here:

One of the best ways to get the most out of your therapy experience is to discuss your experience… with your therapist. It can feel uncomfortable and even a little mortifying to open up about what’s working and what isn’t. That’s totally understandable — but your therapist isn’t a mind reader! By practicing advocating for yourself and naming what you need, you develop direct communication skills that will support not only the relationship you have with your therapist, but the relationships you have elsewhere, too. Not sure where to start? We’re offering up some scripts for you to tweak and try, with the hopes that this gives you and your therapist a strong starting point. Want more guidance around why therapy isn’t helping? Check out the blog post linked below for some of the common reasons why therapy doesn’t work and what to do should you encounter them.

We sat down with Kate Mellor, SVP of Payer Strategy and Partnerships at Alma, to learn how they are using data to drive transformation in the age of telemedicine. Check out the interview here: https://hubs.li/Q02Mgnyx0

Meet Empowering Minds scholarship recipients Andrea Chavez Trejo and Anum Anwer. Andrea is currently pursuing a Master of Social Welfare at University of California, Los Angeles. Her goal as a future clinician is to empower others and walk alongside them on their journey to healing. She’s passionate about reconnecting people to their inner child. Anum is pursuing a Master of Education in Counseling at University of Houston, Clear Lake.? She is passionate about her career choice and sees self-improvement as a central part of her identity. Her goal is to help others reflect unconditional positive regard and empathy and to do no harm in their interactions.