Practice Builders—Technology and Remote Counseling

Practice Builders—Technology and Remote Counseling

In the past it was local or nothing. Now my clients can choose who they work with. They can have real "continuity of care" rather than hope they find a good therapist when they move (and as we know, most don't make that transition to a new therapist successfully, and more than often drop out of counseling altogether). They no longer have to start over with someone new and tell their whole story fresh again. They have the freedom of continuing the work they began. And new clients from these places get to access who they want to work with. It is truly making it more and more client-centered, which is what we believe in this field, but sometimes isn't realized. Technology is giving my clients more choice and with choice comes power.

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Clients on Facebook? Okay or Not?

Clients on Facebook? Okay or Not?

Q: Do you ever say yes to a client's friend request on Facebook? And if so what are your rules about it? I have some that want to keep in touch with me after I move but I am just not sure and don't want to make a bad choice but there isn't much said about 'internet' and 'Facebook' stuff?"

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