Kraus / Zack / Stricker Online Counseling

A Handbook for Mental Health Professionals
1. Auflage 2004
ISBN: 978-0-08-051306-5
Verlag: Elsevier Science & Techn.
Format: PDF
Kopierschutz: 1 - PDF Watermark

E-Book, Englisch, 278 Seiten, Web PDF

Reihe: Practical Resources for the Mental Health Professional

Providers and consumers of mental health services are increasingly making use of the internet to gather information, consult, and participate in psychotherapy. This Handbook gives practical insight into how professionals can translate their practice to an online medium. Divided into four sections, section one provides an overview of how the internet has become an integral part of people's lives, and the research to date on the use and effectiveness of counseling online, as well as idiosyncrasies of online behavior and communication. Section two discusses the 'practical' aspects of counseling online, including technological issues, ethical and legal issues, and business issues. Section three focuses on performing psychotherapy online, including online treatment strategies and skills, working with online groups, online testing and assessment, and international and multicultural issues in online counseling. The last section discusses the future of online counseling.The Handbook is intended for those professionals interested in the burgeoning telehealth movement and to those practicing therapists looking for ways to expand their practices online and/or to help round out treatment to specific patients who might benefit from online therapy in addition to traditional delivery.* Foreword by Morgan Sammons and Patrick DeLeon, past president of the American Psychological Association* The first comprehensive textbook designed to give clinicians and mental health students everything they need to understand and start providing mental health services via the Internet* Each chapter includes study questions and key terms, making it ideal for use in graduate or continuing education settings* Includes clear and comprehensive chapters on research and technology related to online counseling* Contributors include past, present, and elected presidents of the International Society for Mental Health Online (ISMHO), the Inernet's leading resource for professionals interested in online counseling and other methods of delivering mental health services via the Internet

Dr. Ron Kraus is a clinical and child psychologist practicing in New York City and northern New Jersey. Since 1998 Dr. Kraus teaches at the Metropolitan Campus of Fairleigh Dickinson University, where he enjoys giving traditional as well as online courses. Dr. Kraus founded OnlineClinics.com in 1999 and was elected president of the International Society for Mental Health Online (www.ISMHO.org) in 2002. Dr. Kraus' projects online include: www.EthicsCode.com and the memorial site: www.StillRemember.com. Ron is married to a healthcare professional, likes to play Jazz on his trumpet and is the father of two. More about Dr Kraus' public and community activity can be found at: http://www.RonKraus.com

Autoren/Hrsg.

Kraus, Ron

Zack, Jason

Stricker, George

Speyer, Cedric

Inhaltsverzeichnis

1;Cover;1
2;Table of Contents;6
3;Contributors;16
4;About the Contributors;18
5;Foreword;22
6;Introduction;38
7;Acknowledgments;42
8;Part I: The New Medium: History & Research;44
8.1;Chapter 1. Online Behavior, Communication, and Experience;46
8.1.1;Life in Cyberspacce;48
8.1.2;Social Connectedness: Life in the 21st Century;54
8.1.3;Conclusion;56
8.1.4;Key Terms;56
8.1.5;Study Questions;59
8.1.6;Suggested Readings;60
8.1.7;References;61
8.2;Chapter 2. The Psychology of Text Relationships;62
8.2.1;Let’s Text: Writing Skills, Styles, Attitudes;63
8.2.2;Summary;91
8.2.3;Key Terms;91
8.2.4;Study Questions;93
8.2.5;References;93
8.3;Chapter 3. Online Counseling: A Historical Perspective;94
8.3.1;The Early Roots of Online Counseling;94
8.3.2;The Rise of Support Groups Online;97
8.3.3;The Early Days of Online Counseling;100
8.3.4;Fee-for-Service Comes of Age;102
8.3.5;Online Counseling Today;108
8.3.6;Key Terms;109
8.3.7;Study Questions;110
8.3.8;References;110
8.4;Chapter 4. Online Counseling Research;112
8.4.1;Introduction to Process and Outcome Research;113
8.4.2;Moving Toward Online Counseling Research;114
8.4.3;Online Counseling Compared to Face-to-Face Counseling;119
8.4.4;Conclusion;127
8.4.5;Key Terms;127
8.4.6;Study Questions;128
8.4.7;References;129
9;Part II: The Practical Aspects of Online Counseling;134
9.1;Chapter 5. Technology of Online Counseling;136
9.1.1;General Considerations;137
9.1.2;Getting Started„The Basics;138
9.1.3;Understanding the Internet;144
9.1.4;Understanding the Web;146
9.1.5;Understanding Email;147
9.1.6;Understanding Text-Chat;149
9.1.7;Understanding Videoconferencing;150
9.1.8;Understanding Forms and Document Sharing;151
9.1.9;Understanding Security;152
9.1.10;Common Problems;158
9.1.11;Technology Trends in Online Counseling;160
9.1.12;Conclusion;161
9.1.13;Key Terms;161
9.1.14;Study Questions;164
9.1.15;References;164
9.2;Chapter 6. Ethical and Legal Considerations for Providers of Mental Health Services Online;166
9.2.1;Introduction;166
9.2.2;A Communications Revolution: The Age of Immediate Access;167
9.2.3;What Is Ethical? What Is Moral? Why Is Ethical Behavior Important? 125;168
9.2.4;What Is Psychotherapy?;171
9.2.5;Ethical Considerations for Online Practice;173
9.2.6;Summary;182
9.2.7;Guide for Further Study and Some Recommendations;182
9.2.8;Key Terms;184
9.2.9;References;186
9.3;Chapter 7. The Business Aspects of Online Counseling;188
9.3.1;The Industry: Health Care in the United States;188
9.3.2;What Is Telehealth? What Are the Benefits of Services Online?;189
9.3.3;The Numbers: U.S. Clinicians/Internet and Income;192
9.3.4;Setting Up a Practice Online;194
9.3.5;Conclusion and Summary;201
9.3.6;Key Terms;201
9.3.7;References;202
10;Part III: Clinical Issues in Online Counseling;204
10.1;Chapter 8. Online Counseling Skills Part I: Treatment Strategies and Skills for Conducting Counseling Online;206
10.1.1;Fit and Appropriateness;207
10.1.2;Summary;219
10.1.3;Key Terms;220
10.1.4;Study Questions;222
10.1.5;References;223
10.2;Chapter 9. Online Counseling Skills Part II: In-Session Skills;224
10.2.1;Engagement Skills;225
10.2.2;Sessional Contracting Skills;227
10.2.3;Therapy/Teaching/Training Skills;229
10.2.4;Supportive Confrontational Skills;233
10.2.5;Sessional Summary Skills;236
10.2.6;Summary and Conclusions;237
10.2.7;Key Terms;238
10.2.8;Study Questions;238
10.2.9;References;238
10.3;Chapter 10. Online Counseling Groups;240
10.3.1;Support and Therapeutic Groups;240
10.3.2;Online Versus Face-to-Face Therapy;242
10.3.3;Online Behavior;242
10.3.4;Online Versus Face-to-Face Groups;244
10.3.5;Technology;248
10.3.6;Client Responses to Online Therapy;253
10.3.7;Role of the Facilitator;254
10.3.8;Technology Will Continue to Evolve;256
10.3.9;Conclusion;256
10.3.10;Key Terms;257
10.3.11;Study Questions;258
10.3.12;References;258
10.4;Chapter 11. Internet-Based Psychological Testing and Assessment;260
10.4.1;Purposes of Online Assessment;262
10.4.2;Types and Methods of Online Psychological Testing;265
10.4.3;Nontesting Online Assessment Procedures;266
10.4.4;Advantages of Online Procedures for Psychological Assessment;268
10.4.5;Disadvantages of Online Assessment Relative to Traditional Methods;270
10.4.6;Ethical and Legal Issues;273
10.4.7;Summary;276
10.4.8;Key Terms;277
10.4.9;Study Questions;278
10.4.10;References;278
10.5;Chapter 12. International and Multicultural Issues in Online Counseling;284
10.5.1;Cultural Issues in Counseling;285
10.5.2;Ethics;288
10.5.3;Summary;295
10.5.4;Key Terms;296
10.5.5;References;296
11;Part IV: A Look to the Future of Online Counseling;298
11.1;Chapter 13. The Future of Online Counseling;300
11.1.1;Private Practice Online Counseling;301
11.1.2;Conclusion;311
11.1.3;References;311
12;Index;314