What Is Technology Assisted Counselling (TAC)?

According to National Board of Certified Counselors online counseling defined as “technology assisted distance counseling for individuals, couples, and groups involves the use of the telephone or the computer to enable counselors and clients to communicate at a distance when circumstances make this approach necessary or convenient”.

Mental health services conducted on the Internet have been described as e-therapy, online counseling, e -mail therapy, Internet-based therapy, and similar terminology. Online therapy services may be provided as an adjunct to more traditional forms of mental health treatment, or may be initiated without any offline contact between the therapist and client. Currently, there are a variety of websites providing links and information regarding online therapy. As I was reading about benefits and risks in using internet as a source for

In this paper, we will illustrate the issues that present when providing counseling in a non-office, off-site setting. We will explore two different kinds of counseling that occur in a space that is not a traditional office including in-home counseling and the rise of wilderness programs. These two modalities both have a limited amount of research on their efficacy and the issues raised by having the counseling take place in a unique environment as compared to the traditional arrangement of counseling practices.

Telehealth has been a large topic of debate in recent years because of the economic, political, and regulatory points of view. In deciding outcomes in these areas, it is the responsibility of all healthcare professions to identify information gaps in order to come to the more rational and beneficial conclusion about telehealth (Grace, 2014). Economically, there are concerns regarding the access and affordability of telehealth equipment. At the same time, telehealth is being adapted in ways to be utilized with technological devices that many individuals already have access to like telephones, cellular phones, and personal computers/laptops. Telehealth can positively impact both clients and providers by increasing access to care and reducing the time and costs associated with traveling for health care (Allen, Aylott, Loyola, Moric, & Saffarek, 2015). As telehealth develops technological devices can be made more affordable and can be covered by insurance policies (Thomas et al., 2014). Many nurses functioning as case managers can help provide the tools and resources individuals require to manage their health.

Under the Affordable Care Act, more patients are becoming eligible for health insurance. With the influx of patients, private practices are spending less time with patients and more time with filling out paperwork to satisfy government requirements, all with the mandated intention of improving patient care.4 With this, I worry that as a future therapist, I will not be able to give my patients the one-on-one therapy and time that they deserve. If my patients do not get the therapy they deserve, I will simply be wasting their time and will not be practicing properly under my code of

Crisis Line help clients and family connect to various resources after-hours. Vicki and other Crisis Line staff are able to link Callers to resources such as substance abuse treatment facilities, food banks, AA/NA groups, and housing resources. Vicki is able to perform thorough suicide risk assessments, utilize therapeutic intervention strategies for clients and/or a family member of a client in distress, and have a knowledge of mental health

cost and remuneration issues, development of organizational protocols for system use, and strategies to promote interprofessional

Goss S., & Anthony, K. (2009). Developments in the use of technology in counselling and psychother

The term counselling facilitates personal and interpersonal functioning across the lifespan with the main focus on emotional, vocational, social, educational, health related and developmental concerns this encompasses a broad range of practices that help people to improve their well being, alleviate stress and maladjustment, reslove crisis and increases their ability to live more fully functioning lives. Counselling is unique in its attention to both normal developmental issues as well as the problems associated with physical, emotional and mental disorders. The BACP states that “counselling takes place when a counsellor see a client in a private and confidential

The worker’s style, choices, and strategies must reflect a continuous consideration of the client’s physical and psychological safety as well the safety of others involved (James & Gilliland, 2013). The greatest intervention strategies and tactics are absolutely useless if clients leave the crisis worker and go out and harm themselves or others (James & Gilliland, 2013). Counselors simply cannot predict with any degree of certainty that a client crisis is about to unfold (Remley, 2004). Therapists can however work to prevent a client crisis by

The Therapeutic communication video began with the group stating their personal interpretation of therapeutic communication. It was agreed upon as a two-way process that involved the patient and the interviewer. It is centered on the patient and intended to achieve specific goal set for the patient. The professional relationship is to be firmly

The seven phases of crisis are: the precipitating event, perception, disorganized response, seeking new and unusual resources, a chain of events (which may cause another crisis), previous crises linking to current crisis, and mobilization of new resources/adaptation. Crises usually last from four to six weeks. During that time, early intervention and problem solving is very important to prevent a breakdown in relationships and the ability to function normally (Gentry, 1994, p. 5). When crisis intervention begins, it is important for the crisis worker to be sensitive to the cultural diversity of the individual. The counselor should be sensitive to cultural backgrounds, alternative lifestyles, people with disabilities, and religious differences (Kanel, 2007, p. 38). Equally important, the crisis worker needs to be familiar with the various norms and traditions specific to the individual so that they are able to help without the client feeling disrespected or offended. The counselor should be able to help the individual without revealing any bias or judgment toward the person or his or her lifestyle. It is important for the counselor and the individual in crisis to make a connection so that they will be able to work cohesively towards resolving the crisis. Many models of crisis intervention exist. Three models were chosen as catalyst for the P.R.O.V.E. Model for intimate-partner abuse which will be used in crisis intervention for women who are victims of domestic

As mentioned above, therapeutic interventions may be delivered by numerous routes, including email, web text-chat, and video chat. Some programs are utilized as self-help or as adjuncts to professionally administered therapy. These resources include online support forums for specific concerns, support chat rooms, psychoeducational resources, and structured programs that are based on therapeutic approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (iCBT in this context). Such distinctions may have very important implications for the acceptability of the program in question as well as for efficacy and user adherence. The efficacy of online psychotherapy services is an important topic. Different studies report varying results, likely as a result of the broad variability of web-based interventions that are being studied. Some researchers in this area have attempted to tackle the problems that this variability presents by proposing a system of categorization for different types of programs. Barack et al (2009) suggested that implementing a four-category system that distinguishes among web-based interventions, online counseling/therapy, Internet operated psychotherapeutic software, and other online programs considered

Online therapy has emerged as a viable new option in the helping profession. Online therapy or e-therapy occurs when a therapist provides therapy and support over the Internet. E-mail, chat, video, or smart phone are all ways individuals can communicate through online therapy. Online therapy websites are abounding on the Internet, any individual seeking online therapy will surely find what they are looking for. This paper will evaluate and explain the content from

Since at least 1982, the internet has provided a new venue for support group (John Schappi, 2012). Discussing online self-help support groups as the precursor to e-therapy, Martha Ainsworth notes that "the enduring success of these groups has firmly established the potential of computer-mediated communication to enable discussion of sensitive personal issues. For example Email, Usenet and internet bulletin boards have become popular methods of communication for peer-to-peer self-help groups and facilitated support groups. Support groups have long offered companionship and information for people coping with diseases or disabilities, and online situational oriented groups have expanded to offer support for people facing various life circumstances, especially those involving personal and cultural relationships (Van Brunt, 2008).