In this fang-tastic two-hour virtual workshop, mental health professionals will unearth practical strategies to prevent clients from vanishing into the night—also known as “ghosting” — after the pivotal initial sessions of therapy. We’ll delve into the haunted halls of intake sessions, where first impressions can be downright terrifying. By examining the spine-chilling factors of client dissatisfaction and monstrous mismatches in expectations, participants will learn to conjure strong therapeutic alliances that keep clients engaged.
Through spellbinding discussions and case studies, attendees will master the art of setting clear, realistic expectations and maintaining open communication to ward off the specter of client dropout. Join us for a boo-tiful blend of evidence-based techniques and eerie-sistible insights designed to keep your practice from becoming a ghost town.

Upon completion of this training, participants will be able to:

• Identify common factors contributing to early client termination.
• Demonstrate techniques to establish a strong therapeutic alliance during intake and initial sessions.
• Develop strategies to set and manage realistic client expectations.