Are you using Pinterest for Private Practice?
is an great tool for sharing resources, articles, and recommendations among colleagues and with clients. As a professional who is new to social media it can be difficult to know where to start.
Fortunately, Pinterest is one of the fastest growing social media platforms and by far the easiest to use. For therapists concerned with dual relationships, or boundary concerns with clients, Pinterest's limited messaging (now) and commenting functions make it easier to use as a resource sharing forum rather than an interactive setting (like twitter or Facebook).
Pinterest is also an excellent tool for sharing your blogs and posts. I receive twice as many referrals to my counseling practice site from Pinterest than any other social media.
Pinterest images have helped my site be found through google image search in addition to my other SEO maximizing efforts.
And for me, it is the easiest and most fun to use.
Check out the great example boards to see a few colleagues who are sharing useful content on Pinterest.
Psychology
Positive Med Psychology Board
http://www.pinterest.com/positivemed/psychology/
Brainworks Rehab Psychology Board
http://www.pinterest.com/brainworksrehab/psychology/
Dr Brene' Brown
http://www.pinterest.com/brene/
Rehab Center's Psychology Board
http://www.pinterest.com/rehabcenternet/psychology/
Mental Health
Mental Health Issues Board
http://www.pinterest.com/playheals/mental-health-issues/
Mental Health Stigma Board
http://www.pinterest.com/healthyplace/mental-health-stigma-stand-up-for-mental-health/
Counseling Practices
Laura Nelson's Counseling Board
http://www.pinterest.com/lolauranelson/counseling/
Brittany Noll-Cooper's School Counseling Board
http://www.pinterest.com/bcooper85/counseling/
Danielle Maggiore's Counseling Board
http://www.pinterest.com/danielle101183/counseling/
Becky Wiginton's Counseling Board
http://www.pinterest.com/becky_wiginton/counseling/
Amplified Good
http://www.pinterest.com/amplifiedgood
Gina Senarighi is a business coach for therapists, social media strategist, and author. With careful planning and strategic marketing, in under one year she lead three thriving therapy practices.
Gina has quickly become a trusted voice on authenticity in marketing as an author, teacher, and guest expert on local and national media.
Due to her successes in therapy business she's been coaching other therapists to grow their counseling practices with ease and integrity.
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