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How to Prepare for Difficult Online Therapy Sessions

Difficult online therapy sessions

Therapy can be a difficult journey and some sessions are more hard-hitting than others. If you know you’re going to face a difficult online session, it is a good idea to be prepared and get yourself into a healthy headspace before it. eTherapy Pro recommends the tips mentioned below to help clients get through difficult sessions and benefit from the discussion with their counselor.

1. Drink and Eat

Clients often neglect food and water when they are anxious and know they’re facing a difficult session. Make sure you’re hydrated and have had a light but flavorful meal sometime before the session. Both of these things will help you relax and place you in the right mood. It is also a good idea to keep a water bottle by your side during the session, especially if you choose to speak on the phone or video conference with your therapist.

2. Remove Distractions

Distractions can interfere with your therapy and make you feel even more anxious. It can also become an excuse that you will be tempted to use to avoid any difficult conversations. Make sure your phone is on silent, warn your family, friends, and colleagues that you will be busy for an hour or so, and find an isolated place where you can attend the session in privacy. The fewer distractions you have, the faster you can process the topic and move on.

3. Commit to the Conversation

Delaying difficult conversations will only cause more harm in the long run and slow down your recovery process. It is easier to just get it out of the way and emerge on the other side with a more settled mindset. While you don’t need to force yourself to commit to something you’re not ready for, it is also important to find a way to become ready for it. For example, people who are struggling with domestic abuse need to confront many difficult situations and choices. Putting these conversations off can stop them from getting the help they need quickly and that can cause even more problems down the line.

4. Make Sure You Have Support

You need to take care of yourself after the session is complete as well. At eTherapy Pro, we recommend spending some time with a trusted loved one or chatting with a friend after a difficult conversation. Just cuddling up with your bestie or partner can have a big impact on your mood. Don’t shy away from asking for help and getting the support you need. That will only help speed up your recovery significantly and ensure you are on the right track when it comes to mental health. Spend time doing something fun and distracting to balance your mood and make your day more positive.

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Online Therapy For Couples

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Problems can happen in any relationship and seeking help to fix them isn’t a weakness. Many couples need a neutral third party to help them resolve their differences and get on the journey of healing. Online Therapy is one of the best ways to do that. Establishments like eTherapy Pro provide easy and discreet access to top-notch mental health services. You can speak with a therapist alone or attend a couple’s session with your partner to address the issues. Here’s a look at how couple’s therapy works on an online platform:

1. Etherapy Pro provides promising social

The first step is to fill out a form on the eTherapy Pro website. The form has around 10-15 questions and doesn’t take too much time to fill. Consider the questions carefully and answer them honestly because the therapists are provided based on the details from the form.

The form is anonymous and all of the information is private so only your therapist will know of its contents. You don’t need to share any personal details and continue to attend sessions anonymously.

2. Get a Therapist

Once the form is submitted, you will get a therapist assigned to you within a day or two. Most therapists contact their prospective patients within a day so you should be able to get in touch quickly. Once the therapist has contacted you, they will ask a few more questions about your preferred mode of communication, concerns, schedule, etc.

These therapists are trusted professionals with the right qualifications and a good track record. While they can’t prescribe any pharmaceuticals, they can provide a wide range of mental health assistance.

3. Free Session

Platforms like eTherapy Pro provide free online sessions to new clients. You can get the first few days of therapy free of cost. This means you can discuss the different options, speak with your therapist, and see whether the platform is suitable for you before making an informed decision regarding your therapy.

Take full advantage of these free sessions to determine whether online therapy is a good choice for you and your partner. You can attend a few sessions alone and a few sessions with your partner to see how it works out.

4. Suitable for Long Distance Relationships

Online therapy is great for long-distance relationships as well because you can attend couple’s sessions together even if you are living in different regions of the world. Modern communications technology makes it easier for people to speak or video conference in real-time.

Attending sessions together can help couples who are separated by distance and are facing problems as well. Therapists can provide ways to improve communication, establish good routines to nurture a long-distance relationship, and resolve conflicts peacefully.

Online therapy is accessible, affordable, and discreet, which are some of the reasons why it has become popular in recent years. You can get access to good therapy even if you are in quarantine or have to deal with social distancing mandates. Accessibility makes platforms like eTherapy Pro a great alternative to traditional forms of therapy.

 

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Rural or Remote Populations and Online Therapy

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The information age has given us many ways to connect and stay connected with one another. Social media and the ease of instant communication wherever we are has given us unprecedented abilities to talk with one another. It has given us access to many thing, including healthcare. For people in rural or remote areas, having access to proper healthcare has been limited, and they would have to drive for hours to get to a doctor or therapist. This is not the case anymore.

The majority of the U.S population has access to the internet at home or at work. On average almost ¾ of the nation has access to the internet, with almost 70% having broadband connection in their home. And with smartphones, most of the country has access to the internet and online services in the palm of their hand.

This does unfortunately break down when it comes to poor, rural or remote areas of the nation. Here the percentage of people who have internet access drops to just about half, from three-quarters. It also cuts broadband or high-speed internet access as well, which is an inherent limitation to many internet sites, as well as being able to communicate online via video streaming.

This gets balanced out, however, by opening counseling to people that are not able to make it in to an office setting for a variety of reasons. Distance is a serious limitation, as well as the time it would take to get to a counseling appointment in another city, another county or another side of the state. The time needed to go for an hour session could be longer than the session itself for many in a rural population. It also helps those with health or mobility issues, that limits how much time they can be away from home or moving around. In short, this brings therapy to many people who need it.

Online counseling and therapy also gives people more options for counselors, that are not present for those in rural areas. There simply are not many counselors in a rural area, and if you do not want to see that person for any reason, you are stuck. Or if they cannot see you, they may not be seeing new clients or cannot meet on the only day you are free, this gives you options.

One final consideration for the use of online counseling is that it gives people in a rural area a better sense of privacy when they are talking to a therapist. Realistically, people in a small town know each other’s business, whether you want it to be so or not. If you do not want others to know you need to talk to someone about your anxiety, your past or for whatever reason, online counseling can give you that security you need.

Online counseling, especially in rural or remote areas, can give people the hope and help that they need, without traveling hours at a time. Although there are many limitations in rural areas, therapy online can give people the best chance they can at getting help and healing.

 

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Things to Consider Before Choosing Online Therapy

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For individuals interested in online therapy, there are only a few concerns specific to online therapy; most of what should go into the decision applies to regular therapy too.

When deciding if online therapy is right, it may be useful to consider how comfortable with using technology to communicate the interested person is. While the tools used by e-therapists are generally simple, secure, and easy-to-use, some people just aren’t comfortable either with the technology itself, or the idea of communicating remotely. There are people who don’t even like talking over the phone, or who have never used video chat to communicate. Although e-therapy is generally understood to be as effective as face-to-face therapy, there will always be some people who are inherently uncomfortable with the format. Interestingly, younger generations have expressed that they may be more likely to want to communicate via live chat than face-to-face, illustrating a wide generational shift in comfort with using these kinds of technologies for important conversations.

The bigger questions to consider before trying out e-therapy would apply to anyone seeking therapy in general. If possible, identify some main goals or primary problems that can be addressed by a professional counselor as a therapeutic goal. Examples would include struggling to cope with PTSD symptoms, learning new ways to live with anxiety, or working on becoming a better communicator with a spouse. That’s not to say that there must be a therapeutic goal, however. If the central issue is murky, that doesn’t mean you aren’t ready for therapy, just that it may take more time to get to the root of the problem. Next, to make sure that the therapy is as useful as possible, make sure you’re ready to discuss the issue(s) as openly and honestly as possible. Dishonesty fundamentally interferes with the therapeutic process, and being unwilling or unable to start working on changes will make the process more difficult.

On the other hand, you may be ready for therapy if you’re tired of living a certain way, if symptoms of an issue like depression have begun to interfere with other areas of life like work or home life, if your marriage is having problems, or if you simply feel ready to grow as a person. Those who are either struggling with substance abuse or are already sober may also find tremendous value in the support and insight of a professional.

E-therapy may be especially attractive for people with busy schedules, limited mobility or transportation, or those who have already tried to find a face-to-face therapist only to discover there isn’t one nearby who is taking new clients. For people looking for greater access to therapists for the same (or less) than the hourly rate traditionally charged by brick-and-mortar practices, e-therapy is also a great option. Finally, it is also a great choice for people who may simply want the convenience and privacy of being able to do counseling sessions from the comfort of his or her own home for whatever reason.

 

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The views and opinions expressed in this post and any associated articles are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect opinions or policies of eTherapyPro. These posts and articles are shared for your enjoyment and consideration. Read them or not at your sole discretion and liability. They are not intended to replace counseling services rendered by licensed professionals. Consult with your counselor before implementing any content from these articles into your life.

Online Counseling Vs Face To Face

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The world is always changing and with it changes the way services are delivered. Technology connects people like never before and allows them to do things that were previously impossible. It used to be that the only food delivery you could get was pizza or Chinese and if you wanted a hearty, chef-inspired restaurant cooked meal, you had to get dressed, drive to the restaurant, and stand for 30 minutes until a table became available. With the invention of apps and websites like GrubHub and DoorDash, you can have food from any restaurant you want delivered right to your door. Likewise with grocery shopping, buying clothes, and automatic delivery of your pet’s favorite food. Intangible services have also become more readily available. People are no longer limited to dating people that live in their neighborhood, book clubs can have members from around the world, professionals can give their opinions easily and to as many people as have access to a computer.

Along with the rest of the world, the way therapy and counseling is being delivered is also evolving. With the technology that is now at just about everyone’s fingertips, therapists and counselors can reach clients in ways they never could before. People now have options that were previously closed off to them. Getting good and proper mental health treatment is easier than ever for people all over the world and from all walks of life. Online therapy, or e-therapy, has made it possible to get mental health help from anywhere at anytime, making it more accessible than ever.

Is online counseling right for me?

People are asking themselves if online counseling is right for them, when the real question should just be “Is counseling right for me?” If the answer is yes, then the first thing to do is start looking for a therapist that matches your particular need. Do you need or desire frequent or regular contact?

When exploring online therapy for the first time, many potential clients are curious about what will be different. The short answer is that besides the method of delivery, online counseling works much like like traditional face-to-face therapy. Sessions are often structured the same way and achieve similar outcomes.

Just like with traditional therapy, it’s important to prepare for e-therapy by ensuring that the therapists you’re checking out have been licensed and are running a legitimate practice. Any licensed therapist—regardless of how he or she delivers their services—will have received extensive training in a variety of techniques. If there is a specific concern like PTSD, addiction recovery, or couple’s counseling, clients can and should research therapists who specialize in the relevant area. One advantage online therapy has vs face-to-face is that it can be much easier to find a therapist that specializes in whichever field the client needs, especially for people living in rural or underserved communities. For example, if a client is in need of therapy specifically to deal with symptoms of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, it’s “luck of the draw” whether there is a therapist with experience helping with OCD symptoms within a reasonable distance from the client’s home. Connecting with therapists online greatly increases options, making it more likely that each client can find the therapist that is the best fit for his or her specific and unique needs.

As for the therapeutic experience itself, once the initial period of adjustment to a new format is over, most people find it to be remarkably similar to face-to-face therapy. The objectives are identical: the clinician will work with the client to identify goals, the most appropriate therapy style (for example, cognitive-behavioral) will be selected, and the therapist and client will then begin working together within this framework. Just like with face-to-face therapy, e-therapy sessions may include journaling or creative assignments, worksheets, or selected readings.

As for talking remotely vs in the same room, the difference isn’t as big as most clients imagine. Clients have more options in how they talk to their therapist – the offer of messaging, live chat, phone, and video sessions give clients more choice. The quality of digital communication has increased so markedly in the last few years that online conversations are now happening with high quality visual resolution and excellent audio, making the experience as smooth and fluid as a face-to-face experience. In fact, multiple studies have shown very similar outcomes and patient satisfaction for online counseling compared to the face-to-face style. ean-therapy has some unique advantages, too. Besides skipping the drive and the waiting room, which can be crucial for those with busy schedules, some clients actually find it more comfortable to be in the familiar surroundings of home rather than a clinician’s office.

Another thing to consider is that online therapy often offers one option that traditional therapy does not: namely, more frequent access to the therapist. Unlike brick-and-mortar practices that simply charge a flat hourly rate for “face time”, many e-therapy practices include unlimited monthly access to the counselor via messaging. For people who feel comfortable with this kind of communication, or for those who would appreciate the extra support, e-therapy may be worth considering.

 

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The views and opinions expressed in this post and any associated articles are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect opinions or policies of eTherapyPro. These posts and articles are shared for your enjoyment and consideration. Read them or not at your sole discretion and liability. They are not intended to replace counseling services rendered by licensed professionals. Consult with your counselor before implementing any content from these articles into your life.