{"id":138,"date":"2017-06-09T06:35:04","date_gmt":"2017-06-09T06:35:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cp2.therasoftclients.com\/TSBLOGTT\/?p=138"},"modified":"2021-11-25T06:39:21","modified_gmt":"2021-11-25T06:39:21","slug":"tips-for-therapists-using-twitter-to-promote-their-private-practice","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/uscp10.therasoft.com\/TSBLOGTT\/tips-for-therapists-using-twitter-to-promote-their-private-practice\/","title":{"rendered":"Tips for Therapists Using Twitter to Promote their Private Practice"},"content":{"rendered":"

Tips for Therapists Using Twitter to Promote their Private Practice<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Social media platforms such as Twitter and Facebook seem to promise instant access to potential clients for many health professionals.  <\/p>\n

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However using any of the social media platforms is fraught with issues for many therapists. You might get caught up in an argument or be judged harshly for a casual comment.<\/p>\n

If you are running your own private practice<\/a>, you\u2019ll know how important it is that you attract new clients. And, social media is full of potential clients.<\/p>\n

Regardless, you need to consider carefully what you say and publish because in this kind of open and transparent environment you are your brand and your brand is you.<\/p>\n

As a professional therapist you know you have to respect patients, value their privacy, and protect your own personal boundaries.  <\/p>\n

So, how can you act in a professional manner on Twitter?<\/p>\n

Let\u2019s look at two important questions.<\/p>\n

\"Tips<\/p>\n

Tips for Therapists Using Twitter to Promote their Private Practice<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

Should therapists communicate casually?<\/strong><\/h2>\n

There are two answers to this question \u2013 should therapists communicate casually?<\/p>\n

Yes and no!<\/p>\n

When communicating with anyone on Twitter you will make yourself more approachable by responding in a casual way.<\/p>\n

Using familiar shortcuts, and even slang words will make you come across friendlier. Who doesn\u2019t like an emoji, right?<\/p>\n

However, no therapists should respond in a casual way to another person\u2019s post about their mental illness or psychiatric condition. This will be crass and unprofessional.<\/p>\n

\"Therapists<\/p>\n

How Should Therapists Use Twitter?<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

Should therapists joke about topics relevant to current events or even mental health?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Should you joke about current issues or even mental illness? Probably not.<\/p>\n

While some people have a good sense of humor, and will understand that you are looking at the lighter side of things, comments and posts can be taken out of context and misunderstood.<\/p>\n

Remember that anything you publish can be read by anyone with access to a computer \u2013 any one.<\/p>\n

You are a professional, so act the way you do in your practice the same way online.<\/p>\n

Let Therasoft help you simplify your adminstrative and billing processes.<\/em><\/p>\n

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