Full Description
This book explores how online therapy communities offer an accessible space that is not confined by economic abilities, geographical barriers, or familial restraints. William Henderson and Mary Jackson-Pitts use mixed methodologies of self-administered surveys and in-depth interviews to explore how online therapy communities can be used as a tool in the overall care of individuals who are in crisis and dealing with self-harming thoughts and behaviors. Faced with monetary constraints, lack of insurance coverage, and close connections who have no experience in addressing self-harming behaviors, this book highlights online therapy community members' experiences and insight into how online therapy communities have been helpful and may be helpful for others who choose to be a part of these communities. Scholars of communication, sociology, and psychology will find this book of particular interest.
Contents
Table of Contents
Acknowledgements
Chapter 1: Finding Help Online
Chapter 2: Why Communities Matter
Chapter 3: Community Evolution
Chapter 4: Theoretical Approaches to Communities
Chapter 6: Discovery Among Online Therapy Community Members
Chapter 7: Why Online Therapy Communities Matter
Chapter 8: Conclusion
References
About the Authors
