The Experience of Online Counseling

The Experience of Online Counseling

In this qualitative study, the authors outline the experiences of 5 research participants who engaged in online chat-based counseling sessions. Participants discussed their experiences related to technological barriers, connecting with their counselor, interacting without visual or verbal feedback,...

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Veröffentlicht in:Journal of Mental Health Counseling 2007-07, Vol.29 (3), p.269-282
Hauptverfasser: Haberstroh, Shane, Duffey, Thelma, Evans, Marcheta, Gee, Robert, Trepal, Heather
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
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Authors
Coding
Counseling
Counseling services
Counselling
Counselor Training
Data collection
Eating Disorders
Environment
Focus Groups
Innovations
Internet
Internship Programs
Interviews
Nonverbal communication
Personal Space
Phenomenology
Physical Health
Qualitative research
Semi Structured Interviews
Studies
Technological change
Technology application
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Zusammenfassung:In this qualitative study, the authors outline the experiences of 5 research participants who engaged in online chat-based counseling sessions. Participants discussed their experiences related to technological barriers, connecting with their counselor, interacting without visual or verbal feedback, receiving counseling in a personal space, and the flow and pace of the online sessions. The authors provide recommendations for the implementation of online counseling, including discussion of the limitations and benefits of this type of therapeutic conversation.
ISSN:1040-2861
2163-5749
DOI:10.17744/mehc.29.3.j344651261w357v2