Many Canadian therapists feel overwhelmed  by the business side of running a group  private practice. It takes a practice owner with initiative and a collaborative nature to support their counsellors  in providing the best therapy that they can as well as focusing on growing the group practice.  In this episode, I speak with Sue Cook about how she created a supportive framework that helps clinicians in her Ontario group private practice provide their best therapy.  MEET SUE COOK Sue Cook is the owner and operator of Family TLC. She started working in this profession in the early 1980's and has had the opportunity and privilege of assisting thousands of people reach their mental health and wellness goals. In 2000 her passion for making lives better came to fruition as she began running her own practice and in 2012, this expanded as she began to invite others to join her business. Sue's business goals, and big vision have guided her as she has built some leading edge components to Family TLC, making it into the multi-location growing therapy business it is today. Learn more about Sue Cook on her practice's website.  In this episode:  The drive to build a Canadian group private practice Providing training to new therapists  Hiring clinicians that best fit the practice  The drive to build a Canadian group private practice Many clinicians have to learn how to run their businesses alongside providing therapy for their clients. This can be difficult without a business consultant.   For Sue, her drive to build a group private practice in Ontario comes from:  Wanting to help counsellors with their businesses so that they can focus on helping their clients.  Being curious to learn how to create a practice that serves both her and her clients well. Sue recognized therapists' need for business support. So, she created helpful scaffolding and business services that save her counsellors time, and money, and supports them while they focus on providing therapy for their clients.  Providing training to new therapists  When Sue hires new counsellors, she trains them in the Family TLC way. This methodology helps the new therapists to follow the guidelines of the practice while also using any therapeutic method with their clients. Sue's staff are taught a 12-week checklist. The training includes:  How to use the software system  Receiving admin support  Clinical supervision  Hiring Canadian counsellors that best fit the practice  Sue's approach to hiring therapists is collaborative and honest.  Her hiring process involves:  Honing in on the characteristics and core personality values that are the best fit for the practice Writing up an advertisement that accurately represents these values  Interviewing and screening applicants  Discussing the culture at Family TLC Connect with me: Instagram Website  Resources mentioned and useful links: Ep 17: Blogging: Why It Is Important For Your Canadian Private Practice and How To Do It  www.jane.app/mentalhealth use the promo code FEARLESS for one month's grace period Sign up for my free e-course on How to Start an Online Canadian Private Practice Sue Cooks' LinkedIn profile  Family TLC's website Family TLC's Instagram  Family TLC's Facebook  Check out Family TLC's podcast

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