Distance Counseling And Supervision

This landmark primer in telebehavioral health addresses the functional elements of technology-assisted therapy with individuals, couples, and families. Leaders and innovators in the field contribute unique perspectives to help students and practitioners prepare for and productively engage in virtual counseling and supervision. Using reader-friendly language, the authors discuss ethical, legal, regulatory, and practical considerations for using the right technology in secure and confidential ways to best serve clients and supervisees. Diverse case scenarios, questions for further discussion, and useful appendices enhance this rich and current resource. Requests for digital versions from ACA can be found on www.wiley.com To purchase print copies, please visit the ACA website here Reproduction requests for material from books published by ACA should be directed to [email protected]

In a time when the ability to adapt one's practice to the digital environment is paramount, Synchronous Online Counseling and Supervision in the 21st Century assists counselors in developing therapeutic relationships while tailoring counseling skills and techniques to provide treatment at a distance. Featuring chapters written by experts within the disciplines, the text provides readers with vital information regarding the effective use of technology to provide ethical counseling services to a variety of populations online. Fundamental understanding of online counseling and supervision is provided, including the unique needs of clients seeking synchronous treatment. Clinical skills, licensing, practice issues, technology, regulations, ethics, multicultural, and social justice issues are explored. Working with special populations in an online format is addressed, and couples and marriage formats are discussed. Online group sessions and child counseling, from kindergarten to college, are examined. Finally, the book includes a comprehensive exploration of online crisis counseling, providing specific crisis intervention strategies and techniques. Equipping readers with sound, evidence-based practices aligned with ACA and CACREP standards, Synchronous Online Counseling and Supervision in the 21st Century is an indispensable resource for future and practicing counselors.

In a time when the ability to adapt one's practice to the digital environment is paramount, Synchronous Online Counseling and Supervision in the 21st Century assists counselors in developing therapeutic relationships while tailoring counseling skills and techniques to provide treatment at a distance. Featuring chapters written by experts within the disciplines, the text provides readers with vital information regarding the effective use of technology to provide ethical counseling services to a variety of populations online. Fundamental understanding of online counseling and supervision is provided, including the unique needs of clients seeking synchronous treatment. Clinical skills, licensing, practice issues, technology, regulations, ethics, multicultural, and social justice issues are explored. Working with special populations in an online format is addressed, and couples and marriage formats are discussed. Online group sessions and child counseling, from kindergarten to college, are examined. Finally, the book includes a comprehensive exploration of online crisis counseling, providing specific crisis intervention strategies and techniques. Equipping readers with sound, evidence-based practices aligned with ACA and CACREP standards, Synchronous Online Counseling and Supervision in the 21st Century is an indispensable resource for future and practicing counselors.

This is the first comprehensive research and practice-based guide for understanding and assessing supervision technology and for using it to improve the breadth and depth of services offered to supervisees and clients. Written by supervisors, for supervisors, it examines the technology that is currently available and how and when to use it. Part I provides a thorough review of the technological, legal, ethical, cultural, accessibility, and security competencies that are the foundation for effectively integrating technology into clinical supervision. Part II presents applications of the most prominent and innovative uses of technology across the major domains in counseling, along with best practices for delivery. Each chapter in this section contains a literature review, concrete examples for use, case examples, and lessons learned. *Requests for digital versions from the ACA can be found on wiley.com. *To request print copies, please visit the ACA website here. *Reproduction requests for material from books published by ACA should be directed to [email protected]

While distance education is solidly entrenched in the American educational scene, clinical training using distance learning technology is not yet so clearly accepted. A review of the literature found very few studies of the use of Internet technology for clinical training. This study used semi-structured interviews combined with Giorgi's method of phenomenological analysis of experiences of students and site supervisors involved in the Amridge University clinical training program. The purpose of the study was to examine the process by which master's degree students are able to construct their professional identity in a virtual environment. Both supervisors and students reported phenomenological evidence that professional identity can in fact be constructed through group interactions based in an Internet class experience.

This pragmatic book explains the “how” of integrating counselor training into practice by bridging the gap between educational knowledge, clinical skill, and counselor identity. Drs. Jude and Julius Austin combine their personal and professional experiences with contributions from other skilled clinicians to break down the counseling process and inspire counselor confidence in the ongoing quest to do counseling well. Following an introduction to basic counseling ethics and several types of sessions, each stage of counseling is explored, including presession preparation, meeting the client, building the therapeutic relationship, managing and trusting the process, developing a unique personal style, tracking therapeutic progress, ending therapy, and postsession tasks. The discussion then shifts to getting the most from supervision, competent multicultural/antiracist counseling, and the dos and don’ts of distance counseling. A sole case study is presented throughout the book to illustrate therapeutic techniques, and key takeaways are summarized in an epilogue. *Requests for digital versions from ACA can be found on www.wiley.com *To purchase print copies, please visit the ACA website here *Reproduction requests for material from books published by ACA should be directed to [email protected]

"An enjoyable book that helps to bring counselling into the 21st century. Kate and DeeAnna have played a significant role in the development of online therapy and their enthusiasm for the subject matter, and experience as trainers and practitioners, comes through in this informative text." Terry Hanley, Director of MA in Counselling, University of Manchester The plethora of online services now available has led to a growing demand for practitioners to look beyond traditional face-to-face therapy and take advantage of the flexibility which email and the Internet can offer them and their clients. This guide gives up-to-the minute information and research, ethical and legal advice, on the practicalities of setting up or joining a service, and the essential therapeutic skills needed to be an effective online therapist. Writing for an international audience, the authors discuss the issues for practitioners using the Internet today, as well as in the future. Basing their study on published empirical research, they address: - text-based therapeutic interventions such as email, Internet Relay Chat and forums, from the perspective of different theoretical orientations, illustrated with a full length case study - new Ethical Framework for using Technology in Mental Health - online supervision, online research; group therapy online - the "business" of setting up in private practice or e-clinics - other therapeutic uses of technology including use of video therapy, mobile SMS, telephone therapy, Virtual Reality environments, gaming and computerised CBT. The authoritative guide to all aspects of being an online therapist, this practical text is a vital addition to any therapist′s library. It will also be valuable reading for anyone training to be a counsellor or psychotherapist in our increasingly ′electronic′ world.