This webinar explores the business behind being an independent practitioner. Understanding the basics necessary to build a practice can lead to a successful, meaningful career. Participants are introduced to the importance of marketing, self-promotio n, networking, and the basic building blocks of business development.

Learning Objectives:

1. Learn the basics of business development, promotion, and marketing.

2.  Discuss the logistics of starting a practice.

3.  Discover how to embrace your creative spirit while being business savvy.

Continuing Education Credits: 1.0 ADTA CE, 1.0 NBCC CE 

Presenter Bio:

Erica Hornthal is a licensed professional clinical counselor and board certified dance/movement therapist. She received her MA in Dance/Movement Therapy and Counseling from Columbia College Chicago in 2007. Erica is the founder and president of North Shore Dance Therapy, Inc., a psychotherapy practice based in Chicago. As a psychotherapist in private practice, Erica is passionate about finding ways to help individuals age well by emphasizing the mind-body connection to enable growth and healing. Through her private practice Erica has also been able to share her knowledge of business to encourage students and current therapists to follow a path to independence.