Help This Kid Counseling – What’s New for 2012

I love this time of year. Christmas is over and mostly cleaned up. (Still have to get the tree out).

Now it is time to reflect on 2011 and plan for an even better year to come. This last year has been fantastic, for me personally as well as in my counseling practice.

I am excited about having even more time to do the work that I love and help more people in the process.

Take a glimpse into what I will be up to this year. Also, note some cool new features for my clients. (Yes, I love technology).

Free teleseminars on hot topics

Starting in January, I will be offering no-cost teleseminars on hot topics. This will definitely be worth checking out. The first one will be on “Social Media and Your Teenager.” Make sure you are on my email list to get notifications about these fun and informational teleseminars.

More book reviews

I plan on reading more books this year and sharing my thoughts and reviews with you. I have a stack of books already waiting for me, as well as a Kindle with several good titles. I am open to suggestions too. I hope to read at least one book each month and share it with you on the blog.

More helpful videos

I am a little shy in front of the camera, but I really want to use video to connect with you this year. I will do some video book reviews of course and some on other topics of interest. I would also like to make some videos for people’s frequently asked questions, especially for new clients and people who are taking a look at my services.

Appointment reminders by text message

This is a handy new feature that I have been wanting to offer for awhile. Some people just don’t check their email as often as they look at text messages. This year you will be able to get text as well as email reminders for appointments. You can also get an automated phone call to remind you if you prefer that. 

Online forms with digital signatures

This is a part of my new paperless office! Can you tell I’m excited? All of my forms will be viewable online and available for you to submit with a digital signature. No printing, writing or signing needed. This will be extremely easy and convenient for all my new clients and existing ones as well.

Client Portal for new and existing clients

Another feature of my new paperless office is a client portal, which basically means that you will have your own login info to access your health records. You will be able to look at past and future appointments, payments, fill out digital forms and schedule appointments online. You can even edit your contact information and customize your appointment reminders. It is very cool.

And of course I will continue the things I started in 2011, including:

• Teen Visioning summer program
• Help This Kid email newsletter
• Frequent blog posts
• Helping kids, teens and families with counseling

If you have any questions at all, please give me a call at (707) 520-4357 or send me an email at uriah@helpthiskid.com