How To Protect Your Practice

Consent isn't just paperwork.

It's protection, prevention and partnership.

You might be surprised to hear this, but informed consent is your #1 risk management tool.

It's also an underrated way to provide better care to your clients.

This is your invitation to revisit your informed consent process. Maybe even rethink the way you're using it in your practice.

What happens when a social worker turned lawyer teams up with a clinical psychologist and group practice owner?

Listen to this episode to find out.

Dr. Karen Pavlidis and Fran Schopick from The Working Alliance share powerful insights on creating consent processes that are intentional, relational, and legally sound.

This conversation might just change the way you think about consent—and help you sleep better at night.

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Top things you will learn:

  1. Why consent is more than a signature—it's the foundation for trust, boundaries, and safer client relationships
  2. How transparent onboarding and over-communication can protect your practice and prevent future ruptures
  3. How ongoing consent conversations support clarity and safety when working with teens, families, or in high-conflict cases

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