Online Counseling

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Online Therapy Training

Online Counseling and Therapy Skills

For clinicians who are considering online practice






Training online clinicians since 2003

 

Launching an online practice requires more than making a decision to hang out a virtual shingle or signing up with an existing online clinic.  Experienced clinicians must develop effective ways of translating therapeutic skills that are portable and replacing those that are not, as well as applying techniques and perceptions that are unique to text-based communication. Those who want to work from an individual website must take into account a broad array of technical, clinical, and marketing considerations. This online training supplies the basics and applies the cutting-edge observations of an experienced online practitioner.
 

Instructor: Elizabeth Zelvin, LCSW(see Bio & Credentials)

Location:  Secure group chat room in Liz's Cyberoffice   

Duration:  6 hours  

Next session begins: Monday September 15, 2008
               In realtime: three two-hour sessions
               Asynchronous participation can be arranged

Cost:  $295

 

For more information including schedule: Email Liz

To register:  Submit fee to Elizabeth Zelvin via www.Paypal.com.



 

Course Outline

I. Basics of text-based practice online

     A. Appropriateness and fit

     B. The online therapeutic relationship

II. Email therapy with individuals

     A. Why clients choose email

     B. Therapist benefits, skills, and challenges

III. Chat therapy with individuals

     A. Why clients choose chat

     B. Therapist benefits, skills, and challenges

IV. Using online group modalities

V. Starting and building a practice
     A. Website considerations and features
     B. Marketing strategies



Online Counseling

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