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"Is XXXXXX Viere there?"
Oh no! It's another bill collector
"No, he does not live here."
"Is this his mother?"
Certainly he knows, I am not legally responsible for my adult child's bills!
"Yes, sir, I am his mother."
"What number can I reach him at?"
Be polite, Diane!
"Sir, I do not know what number you can reach him at. May I take you name and number and when I see him next… Continue
Posted by Diane Viere on November 13, 2009 at 7:13pm
The online therapeutic relationship with young people
I thought I would provide some brief details about my research interests. I am currently in the process of writing up the research to submit to my university.
I am investigating the online therapeutic relationship with young people through the analysis of online interviews (conducted synchronously with online counsellors). I am using interpretative phenomenological analysis (IPA) to analyse the interviews.
The research is ongoing and I am doing this for my doctorate in counselling psychol… Continue
Posted by Leon Fletcher-Tomenius on November 12, 2009 at 11:05am
Seven Steps to Overcoming Shyness
Posted by Gary Screaton Page, M.Ed., Ph.D. on November 11, 2009 at 12:47am
Counseling in the Twilight Zone
By
Gary Screaton Page, M.Ed., Ph.D.
© Copyright 2009 by Gary Screaton Page. All rights reserved.
Martha arrived at the office ten minutes late. Nervously she paused before entering. What would it be like? She had never been in counselling before, let alone in a group session. "I need to deal with this," she prodded herself, "If I don't do it now, then when?"
Taking the handle firmly in hand, she opened the door and went in. "Ah, Martha, welcome. Everyone, this… Continue
Posted by Gary Screaton Page, M.Ed., Ph.D. on November 9, 2009 at 5:09pm — 2 Comments
Research Recruitment: Seeking therapists who use the Internet
Our names are Keely Kolmes and Dan Taube and we are licensed psychologists who would like to request your participation in our research on the effects of encountering client information on the Internet on practicing therapists. This study has been approved by the Institutional Review Board of Alliant International University.
As a participant, you will be asked to complete a brief online survey covering your basic demographic information and your experiences regarding seeking… Continue
Posted by Dr. Keely Kolmes on November 9, 2009 at 1:21pm
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Law and Ethics in your country or state 33 Replies
Do you know what the guidelines or restrictions are for online therapy or telehealth in your country or state? If you do, please share!! We want to add the information to the OTI Wiki!
Tagged: law, ethics, telehealth, therapy, online
Started by DeeAnna Merz Nagel. Last reply by DeeAnna Merz Nagel 1 day ago.
Processing Creatively 4 Replies
I'm an artist and an author. Most of my writing/journaling has been done in tandem with the art I've made. I've experienced emotional freedom through writing and creating and I want to encourage ot...
Tagged: journaling, therapy, art
Started by Alisa E. Clark. Last reply by Alisa E. Clark Nov 16.
E-Clinics- Should you join or not? 3 Replies
Art Matthews, a fellow OTI social network friend, has blogged extensively about his experience with three e-clinics. Be sure to read his blog posts here at the network. Thanks Art for sharing your ...
Tagged: counselling, etherapy, therapy, online, e-clinic
Started by DeeAnna Merz Nagel. Last reply by Leon Tan Nov 12.
Newcomer Questions 7 Replies
I am interested to know how folks got started in providing online therapy. What motivated you to start an online practice? What advice are you willing to share with neophytes? Does anyone practice ...
Started by Lindsey Halpern-Givens. Last reply by Jacqui Atkinson Nov 11.
Research Recruitment: Seeking Therapists Who Use the Internet 4 Replies
Dear Therapists, Our names are Keely Kolmes and Dan Taube and we are licensed psychologists who would like to request your participation in our research on the effects of encountering client infor...
Tagged: networking, social, research, psychotherapy, internet
Started by Dr. Keely Kolmes. Last reply by Dr. Keely Kolmes Nov 9.
"Therapy Online: Good as face to face?" 6 Replies
Here's an article I found today on CNN: "Today, with the Internet, people can use the instant message format to communicate with real therapists. A new study in The Lancet suggests that real-time ...
Tagged: therapist, depression, therapy, chat, internet
Started by Trinka Polite. Last reply by Tifany Riddans Oct 31.
CAN we talk about sex??
The article on this link was published in 2004, but it is very relevant to our current on-going conversation about online therapy or distance therapy--e-sex therapy. kind of long but worth the read...
Tagged: sex, distance, therapy, online
Started by Trinka Polite Oct 16.
Do therapists, therapy clients, and people in recovery read mysteries?
I'm a therapist who's been seeing clients online since 2000, when "quitting my day job" as director of an alcohol treatment program on the Bowery allowed me to write that mystery I'd been talking a...
Started by Elizabeth Zelvin, LCSW Sep 15.
and the total is....??? 6 Replies
Hi fellow OTI members! I've been attempting to do some research on any stats that estimate how manypeople are actually engaging in online counseling. I was prompted by someone asking me, and I thou...
Tagged: counseling, online, statistics
Started by Trinka Polite. Last reply by Dr. Gina M.-S. Jul 15.
BACP Guidelines - how do I access them online??? 1 Reply
The new 3rd Edition Guidelines for Online Counselling and Psychotherapy (inc. Online Supervision) may be purchased via the BACP website in paper format via http://www.bacp.co.uk/publications/NEW%20...
Tagged: Goss, BACP, UK, Stephen, Anthony
Started by Kate Anthony. Last reply by Norman Quantz Apr 19.
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New Chapter on Technology in Supervision!
Authored by DeeAnna Nagel, Stephen Goss and Kate Anthony, a new chapter called “The Use of Technology in Supervision” has just been published under the section heading “Emerging and Specialist Issues” in “The Clinical Practice of Supervision”, edited by Pelling, Barletta and Armstrong, published by Australian Academic Press (2009). You can buy the book here: http://www.australianacademicpress.com.au/Publications/Books/4-921513312.html In [...]So You Want to Join an E-Clinic…
Some of you who are thinking about delivering therapy online are wondering what might be the best way to get started. Some practitioners opt to deliver services straight from their own websites tapping into platforms such as Skype and Hushmail. Skype offers encrypted voice, web and chat services. Hushmail offers encrypted email and chat. Skype [...]Ethical Implications for Therapists Working Online
Ethical Implications Online: Working and Socializing in Cyberspace NEW LOW PRICE! $155.00 for the full-day session! REGISTRATION FORM Presented by: DeeAnna Nagel, LPC, DCC Dallas, Texas EAPA Pre-Conference Training Co-Founder of the Online Therapy Institute The Employee Assistance Professionals Association (EAPA) invites you to Register For This Full-Day Ethics Course Ethical Implications Online: Working and Socializing in Cyberspace Tuesday, October 20 8:00 AM [...]Ethical Implications for Therapists Online
Ethical Implications Online: Working and Socializing in Cyberspace Presented by: DeeAnna Nagel, LPC, DCC Dallas, Texas EAPA Pre-Conference Training Co-Founder of the Online Therapy Institute The Employee Assistance Professionals Association (EAPA) invites you to Register For This Full-Day Ethics Course Ethical Implications Online: Working and Socializing in Cyberspace Tuesday, October 20 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM; [...]Virtual Conference on Counseling Starts Today in Second Life!
This is to announce a conference that will be held in Second Life Sep 16-18 and starts today at 12pm EST! This conference is free and offers CE through NBCC. The conference is coordinated by Dr. Marty Jencius, Assistant Professor and Counselor Educator at Kent State as well as founder and list manager for CESNET-L, a professional [...]
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Clifton: A Mission of Hospitality
In the fall of 1991 I was an undergraduate student at Georgia State University. I was a student in the health sciences department and I majored in Mental Health and Human Services. To be sure all students received hands-on experience, we were required to complete 3 practicums. And so, approaching time to register for my [...]Is Online Therapy Finally Considered a Viable Option?
I was recently interviewed by the Stars and Stripes regarding online counseling and the article entitled Tricare Programs Offer Online Counseling posted last week. Some of you may know that Tricare is offering online services now with a pilot program called TRIAP in which military and their family members can obtain assistance online via [...]Internet Safety for your Teen
I recently was introduced to an awesome website that I thought I would share with everyone. The name of the site is the Kristin Helms Internet Safety Foundation and the website is http://www.kristinhelmsfoundation.org/. It is through tragedy that we are privy to such a wonderful collection of tips and information. Kristin met a sexual predator online [...]How Long is Too Long in the Front Lines?
I recently had a conversation with a colleague who said she just couldn’t find her “calling.” She is a counselor and she knows she was led to help people but she feels she is called to deeply fulfill her vocation- she just doesn’t know what or how. She told me about her jobs [...]New Psychotherapy Office Location in Atlantic Highlands, NJ
I have relocated my counseling and psychotherapy practice to 25 Memorial Parkway (Hwy 36) in Atlantic Highlands. My new location is just a few miles from my previous location in Rumson and all other contact information remains the same. Enjoy your summer! DeeAnnaBadge
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