Author(s): Gill Jones (Author), Anne Stokes (Author)
Publisher: Palgrave
Publication Date: 14 Nov. 2008
Edition: 1st
Language: English
Print length: 178 pages
ISBN-10: 0230201954
ISBN-13: 9780230201958
Book Description
Therapy via the internet is a developing field for counsellors. This accessible guide focuses on technological and therapeutic aspects of online work, relevant across all counselling approaches. With practical step-by-step exercises and jargon-free advice, this is an indispensable tool for all practitioners and trainees planning to work online.
Editorial Reviews
Review
"What a delightful read! Jones and Stokes have succeeded in covering a tremendous range of issues and strategies relevant to all aspects of online communication." --Dr Michael Fenichel, Past President and Fellow of the International Society for Mental Health Online.
"Excellent value." --THE Textbook Guide, May 2009
From the Back Cover
Online counselling is becoming increasingly popular, but working with clients through the internet presents new challenges for practitioners. Is it really safe and confidential? How can clients build rapport with their therapist without face-to-face contact? Can feelings really be expressed through text? This book gives invaluable advice on the technical and therapeutic aspects of online work from two seasoned experts.
Clear, supportive and very practice-friendly, Online Counselling explores the ways counsellors can use the internet to augment their practice. Readers are taken through a wide range of situations, from setting up contracts and creating a secure working environment to undestanding and using emoticons. Drawing on their considerable experience as online counsellors and supervisors, the authors explain how to create an online working alliance with clients through emails, instant messaging and live chat-room sessions. In particular, the book:
Uses language that demystifies the jargon of the internet
Tackles ethical and legal issues of working online
Explores the use of image and sound online
Shows how different theoretical approaches can be applied to online practice
Includes step-by-step exercises, memorable examples and a handy glossary.
About the Author
Anne Stokes is Co-Director of Counselling Online Ltd, where she continues to draw on her experience as a counsellor, trainer and supervisor.; Gill Jones is Co-Director of Counselling Online Ltd, where she writes and directs training courses for qualified counsellors and psychotherapists.
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