Online Avatar-based Therapy for War Veterans?
Many military personnel spend hours on the battle field playing virtual games, and are already quite comfortable using these virtual interfaces as ways to relax and de-stress. At a military-sponsored...
View ArticleOnline Therapy, Online Counseling and Web Therapy — 5 Ways to Make Sure You...
Good News Help comes in all shapes and sizes, as do people and their challenges. Similarly, online therapy, online counseling and web therapy are being practiced in many research-based and viable forms...
View ArticleIs Your Therapist Using Skype and Billing Your Insurance Illegally?
Many therapists are already using technology to extend their reach online, but aren’t being honest with the insurance companies about the location of the services they bill. Telehealth services, that...
View ArticleHow Might You Check Out An Online Therapist?
You finally found a counselor or therapist who might just be able to help you online. The price is right, she is available, but you stop for a minute and want to check out her credentials (smart). You...
View ArticleCan My Therapist Work with Me Even When I Move to Another State or Country?
Using today’s technology, yes, online counseling and online therapy are possible, legal and ethical. Here’s how: 1. Your therapist needs to get secure technology. SKYPE is not yet secure, but if they...
View ArticleOnline Therapy Anyone?
Today I’m starting a new series of blog posts about online therapy. You can look forward to seeing me discuss a number of issues that many therapists, counselors, patients & clients ask themselves:...
View ArticleMistreated by An Online Therapist or Doctor? Your 3 Best Solutions
Working online with a professional has many benefits, but when it comes to reporting a professional for unprofessional behavior, your options are limited if you didn’t do your homework first. That...
View ArticleWhat If You Have An Emergency or Feel Suicidal While Receiving Online Therapy?
Working with emergencies and suicidal clients can be a challenge for any therapist. The more well-trained your therapist is, both in handling clinical issues such as suicidal feelings or other...
View ArticleWill “APPS” Soon Replace Your Therapist?
A recent PEW report dated March 1st, 2012 stated: Nearly half (46%) of American adults are smartphone owners as of February 2012, an increase of 11 percentage points over the 35% of Americans who owned...
View ArticleAre You Uneasy with Skype Sessions for Counseling Or Therapy?
Some therapists seem to be inviting their clients to join them online using consumer grade video platforms such as Skype, Google Talk, and a host of other free platforms. Rather than using...
View ArticleExperiencing Depression? Thinking About Hurting Yourself?
In the SHM community forums Dini responded to a member talking about her harming herself. He said: I have heard depression described as pain and anger and trauma turned inward (against yourself) and in...
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