The bad financial news is no secret: since 2000, the self-pay market has sharply eroded for both new and senior therapists--from 44 percent of clients to 26 percent--and overall income has nose-dived as well. Does this mean it's all over for private practice but the memories? Not at all, but therapists need to understand the Big Picture"--economic and social trends now underway and what they mean for the future--so they can plan accordingly, continue to do the work they love, and earn a decent living. In this workshop, a panel of experts who research and shape the nature of private practice will explain why therapists are losing financial ground and how they can begin to gain it back. You'll get a sense of what populations, training, and services are likely to provide the greatest opportunities for therapists in coming years, and how to position yourself to make the most of changing trends to continue to build a satisfying and successful practice.