Online Therapy Institute Social Network

Social Network for Members and Friends of OTI!

A wide lens is cast at the Online Therapy Institute ranging from email and chat to videoconferencing and Second Life.

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  • Declan Fitzpatrick
  • Carroll McGrath Hood
  • Adrian Yates
  • David P. Diana MA, LPC, NCC
  • Art Matthews, MA LPC
  • Kate Anthony
  • Chris Wood
  • DeeAnna Merz Nagel
  • Marc F. Kern Ph.D.
  • Trinka Polite
  • Helen Glatt
  • Donald C. Bliss

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Shawn Ware-Avant

Generation X and Distance Counseling... Inevitable Union ;-)

I recently attended the DCC credentialing training in Maryland. It was my first, of what I know will become many encounters with DeeAnna Merz Nagel. She is an amazingly authentic person and I appreciate her generosity in sharing so much of her professional journey. Although I have been immersed in the “online experience” for many years. It was not until I encountered OTI that I fully gained appreciation for the benefit of bridging the gap between my personal and professional experiences. Once ex… Continue

Posted by Shawn Ware-Avant on June 26, 2009 at 12:00pm — 3 Comments

DeeAnna Merz Nagel

American Counseling Association has a Blog!

The American Counseling Association has entered the blogosphere! I am honored to have been asked to be one of the bloggers representing professional members of this organization. You can imagine that many of my blog posts will be related to technology. You can find the ACA blog at http://my.counseling.org/

Other topics of interest to counseling professionals will be blogged here as we… Continue

Posted by DeeAnna Merz Nagel on June 26, 2009 at 9:30am

Jodi Underhill

A Take On Father's Day

Ever thought of a little different twist on "Father's
Day"? Perhaps one that encourages the men we
celebrate to honor the title "Father"? So many
children Sunday will be thinking of a person who
not only isn't there....but doesn't take the time
to be involved in their lives. While there are those who beat
the odds, (President Obama)...most kids, both boys
and girls suffer the impact of an absentee father
throughout their lives.

Is it the genes that make a father or can man
grow into a "Dad"? Fa… Continue

Posted by Jodi Underhill on June 20, 2009 at 8:00am

DeeAnna Merz Nagel

Online Therapy Institute's Social Network Activity

It is good to see the recent discussions and blog posts here at OTI's social network. We are over 150 strong and already we are collectively coming together as a very strong voice. With the discussion forum becoming vibrant, and people using the blogs to share experiences and ideas, we are learning together!

Remember to peruse the OTI social network home page for articles of interest and posts to the official Online Therapy Institute BlogContinue

Posted by DeeAnna Merz Nagel on May 31, 2009 at 11:00pm

Catherine Drennan

NASW Standards for Technology and social Work Practice

NASWstandardstechnology.pdf from socialworkers.org is a 2005 booklet detailing the NASW position on electronic therapy. Many of you may already have this; for those of you who do not, I hope it helps.

Posted by Catherine Drennan on May 28, 2009 at 11:26am — 2 Comments

 

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Trinka Polite

and the total is....??? 5 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 Trinka Polite Jul 6.

Lindsey Halpern-Givens

Newcomer Questions 6 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 Fran Marmor Jun 13.

DeeAnna Merz Nagel

Law and Ethics in your country or state 11 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 Jun 1.

Catherine Drennan

Referrral source and assessment for online therapy 1 Reply

Hello - One of the biggest challenges for anyone starting out or returning to practice, is to develop a referral source. I find that fewer and fewer therapist want to get involved in the red tape o...

Started by Catherine Drennan. Last reply by DeeAnna Merz Nagel May 27.

DeeAnna Merz Nagel

E-Clinics- Should you join or not? 1 Reply

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 Trinka Polite May 19.

Kate Anthony

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.

DeeAnna Merz Nagel

By Request- Forum Discussions are here!! 2 Replies

Hi Everyone! Bring your discussions about mental health and technology here! We have many avenues for discussion at Facebook, Linkedin and through interactions on Twitter- but many of you want to b...

Tagged: facebook, twitter, linkedin, open, forum

Started by DeeAnna Merz Nagel. Last reply by Jim - medXcentral Apr 8.

Online Therapy Institute Blog

Kate and DeeAnna contribute to the Future of Innovation Project

Kate and DeeAnna have both contributed separately to a project called The Future of Innovation - where “over 350 leading thinkers from business, government, consulting and academia from around the globe share their thoughts, experiences, dreams, visions, hopes, concerns, and passions around The Future of Innovation, providing you with insights into tomorrow’s innovation agenda…” Kate’s contribution [...]

Lisa Kudrow’s comedy on Web Therapy

Lisa Kudrow stars as a therapist with limited patience for other peoples’ problems in this original improvised web series… I love her deadpan practical skills in sending files mid-session! See a clip here: http://www.nhatky.in/lisa-kudrow-web-therapy-online-12338961 - enjoy! Kate

Top Ten Mental Health Tweeps from PsychCentral

Great article from PsychCentral which puts DeeAnna and OTI at the forefront of Twitter for Mental Health!! 7. @therapyonline “A wide lens is cast at the Online Therapy Institute ranging from email and chat to videoconferencing and Second Life.” DeeAnna Merz Nagel maintains this popular account with a focus that’s business-to-business for professionals who offer online [...]

American Counseling Association Launches a Blog!

The American Counseling Association has launched a blog that will offer posts of interest to people in the counseling profession.  ACA bloggers: Paul Fornell has been a clinical counselor, a professor, a career counselor, and is currently ACA’s Director of Ethics and Professional Standards Jessica Diaz is a doctoral student at the University of Maryland and an [...]

Ethical Issues of Cyberspace: Considerations for the Rehabilitation Counselor

Hi All- I will be presenting a short breakout session at the Metro NYC Chapter of the National Rehabilitation Association’s next training session on 6/25 at NYU. Please see the full agenda below! Best, DeeAnna   METROPOLITAN  NEW  YORK  CHAPTER NATIONAL  REHABILITATION  ASSOCIATION,  INC. presents a training session   “TODAY’S  REHABILITATION  REALITY:   ETHICS  AND  EMPLOYMENT” Thursday, June 25, 2009     8:30 AM [...]

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Declan Fitzpatrick and Adrian Yates joined Online Therapy Institute Social Network
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Thanks for the link Trinka. I am not surprised that the article references a program in Canada. Seems as though our neighbors to the north are way ahead of the game! With the help of clinicians like ourselves willing to explore the power of online...
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Donald C. Bliss updated their profile photo
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thanks, guys. i plan to keep an eye on things ... lol. maybe i'll even get active! :-)
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Peta Bowker and Shawn Ware-Avant are now friends
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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! DeeAnna

Are You in Counseling? Would You “friend” Your Therapist?

I have spent time lately training therapists and writing about a therapist’s boundaries online.  And so now I am curious from the other perspective, what people think about connecting with their therapist online via social media sites like Facebook, MySpace or other similar social networks? I guess it might help for those of you who are [...]

Ten Reasons Not to Hit Your Kids

I have used this infomation for over 10 years helping parents modify aggressive parenting styles that include spanking and corporal punishment. In the years that I have been in the mental health field this has by far been the most controversial topic I have presented- whether to friends, family, colleagues or clients. I [...]

Use of Online Vision Boards, Collages and Scrapbooks as a form of Self-Help!

So I just had fun creating a collage at Polyvore! I thought I would try it out for ease of use and it is really cool! Seems to be geared toward fashion merchandise but one can also download images from the web. I used the stock items and created a simple collage that [...]

Monitoring Your Teen’s Text Messages- Should You?

I ran across this web article on how to monitor your teen’s cell phone use and I think this article offers a very well-balanced view on how parents can act responsibily yet allow teens the freedoms they want. Of course it is possible to actually tap into, monitor and record every keystroke and text message [...]
 

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