Full Description
This landmark primer in telebehavioral health addresses the functional elements of technology-assisted therapy with individuals, couples, and families. Leaders and innovators in the field contribute unique perspectives to help students and practitioners prepare for and productively engage in virtual counseling and supervision. Using reader-friendly language, the authors discuss ethical, legal, regulatory, and practical considerations for using the right technology in secure and confidential ways to best serve clients and supervisees. Diverse case scenarios, questions for further discussion, and useful appendices enhance this rich and current resource.
Contents
Preface
About the Editors
About the Contributors
Chapter 1 Ethical, Legal, and Risk Management Considerations: Understanding the Landscape of Telebehavioral Health and Supervision
Chapter 2 Certification and Regulation of Distance Counseling and Supervision
Chapter 3 Bridging the Generational Technology Divide in Counseling Training, Practice, and Supervision
Chapter 4 Navigating the Regulatory Gauntlet
Chapter 5 Distance Supervision
Chapter 6 The Tools of Telebehavioral Health: How to Identify, Vet, and Deploy the Right Technology in Practice
Chapter 7 Counseling Training, Practice, and Supervision Using Avatars
Chapter 8 Incorporating Online Therapy Into a Private Practice
Appendix A Readiness for Online Counseling: Client Checklist
Appendix B Video Call Etiquette
Appendix C Clinical Supervision Agreement
Appendix D Information, Authorization, and Consent to Technology-Assisted Services
Index
