Over recent years information technology has become an increasingly important part of counselling and psychotherapy. This innovative and broad-ranging text, with contributions from internationally leading figures, provides an up-to-the-minute, precise and practical guide to the different ways in which technology can be used in therapeutic work, including e-mail and internet relay chat; telephone; video-link and stand-alone software packages. As well as discussing vital ethical, theoretical and practical considerations for practitioners, the authors look at the likely impact of these technologies on therapeutic relationships and the outcomes that can be expected. Technology's impact is explored from the perspectives of both therapists and clients, including individual therapy, groups, supervision and training, and supported by extensive case studies.
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Preface.- Introduction; S.Goss & K.Anthony.- The Use and Role of Technology in Counselling and Psychotherapy; K.Anthony.- PART ONE: E-MAIL AND INTERNET RELAY CHAT Individual Therapy Online via Email and Internet Relay Chat; P.Chechele and G.Stofle.- Conducting Group Therapy Online; Y.Colon and B.Friedman.- The Supervisory Relationship Online; M.Fenichel.- PART TWO: TELEPHONE AND VIDEO LINKS Telephone Counselling and Psychotherapy in Practice; M.Rosenfield.- Video Counselling and Psychotherapy in Practice; S.Simpson.- Video and Telephone Technology in Supervision and Supervision-in-Training; P.Armstrong and L.Schnieders.- PART THREE: COMPUTERISED THERAPY STAND-ALONE AND PRACTITIONER-SUPPORTED SOFTWARE Computer Programmes for Psychotherapy; K.Cavanagh, J.Zack, D.Shapiro and J.Wright.- The Computer Plays Therapist: The Challenges and Opportunities of Psychotherapeutic Software; K.Cavanagh, D.Shapiro and J.Zack.- Conclusions; K.Anthony and S.Goss.- References.- Index.- Appendix : Counselling and Psychotherapy Nettiquette K.Anthony.
