Successful Online Therapist
Course
Distance
Description
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Type
Course
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Methodology
Distance Learning
To prepare students to provide a successful online therapy practice, whether as part of an existing practice or as a completely online practice. Suitable for: Counsellors, psychotherapists and coaches who are launching an online therapy practice.
About this course
This course assumes some knowledge of face-to-face therapy and is ideal for therapists who would like to transfer their existing face-to-face skills to online communication.
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Teachers and trainers (1)
Helen Graham
Lead Tutor
Course programme
The Internet is an increasingly important route for providing advice and support - it is the place many people turn to first for help. This 10-module online course explores the explosion in Online Therapy, and the skills required to provide effective distance support.
Subjects covered include: Communicating on the Internet - IM, chat, e-mail, websites, videoconferencing, and more; ethical and legal consideration; online counselling skills; online counselling groups; technical aspects; security and confidentiality; cultural issues in online counselling; business aspects of the online counselling service, including setting up a website, marketing your practice, finding clients and building an online reputation. The course fee includes all required course material and full tutorial support from expert tutors.
Successful Online Therapist