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General Reference - Research, Clinical Practice, Education

, March, 2001)

Clinical Applications of E-mail
Transcript of a live forum hosted by Behavior Online, with Craig Childress, Michael Fenichel, Robert Hsiung, Storm King, Kimberly Young, and John Suler (March 28, 1999)

CSG Report: 1/2 Decade of Online Clinical Case Study
A report from ISMHO's Clinical Case Study Group, summarizing a half decade of observations and exploration, and describing some of the latest clinical issues to be addressed by the group, with case examples and links to references and prior work by the group. (Fenichel, Jones, Meunier, et al, 2005)

Cyberspace Travels for Psychological Researchers, Educators, and Practitioners
110th APA CONVENTION:
Chicago, August 24, 2002
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Devices in the Therapy Session: 'How Cell Phones Are Changing the Therapist-Patient Relationship'
A note on the positive uses of 'sharing' life experiences by sharing device images, texts, etc. Having long experienced the benefits and 'grist for the mill' of having clients/patients share a meaningful experience - or interest - on a computer, it's clear the now-portable and ubiquitous 'devices' hold many secrets and examples of daily life. However, it must be added that there may also be value to concentration and focus within the 'therapeutic alliance' too; Age, focus of therapy, and modality (e.g., psychoanalysis vs. play therapy with children) is highly relevant. There are many tools and methods and the expertise of the therapist is yet another major component in outcomes. [See: 'Context and Perspective']
(New York Magazine/Science of Us, 26 April 2017)

Distance Therapy Comes of Age
A compelling new review of evidence we have in support of the value of online mental health services - across a multitude of platforms, tools and devices and a variety of modalities (e.g., chat, email, video, etc.). With some discusson too of the limits of "e-therapy" we have a balanced look at the challenges and potential. Complete with a bibliography for researchers.
From Robert Epstein, Scientific American, May/June 2011. [.pdf/Adobe]

From Couch to Keyboard: Cyber Therapy Booms
"But Many Question Security of Unregulated E-Counseling"
(WebMD, Feb.2001)

Healthy and Pathological Internet Use
Transcript of a live online forum with Michael Fenichel, Storm King, Steven Stern, Kimberly Young, and John Suler. Topics range from "Internet Addiction" to the benefits of text-based communication. (October 24, 1999)

Here and Now in Cyberspace
Some thoughts about the nature of the here & now online, and the implications for both social and therapeutic interpersonal communication. (Fenichel, 2002)

Internet Therapy Clicks for Patients
Online therapy consumers speak about their (positive) experience, online therapists discuss practical and technical aspects of online treatment, and some of the strengths and limitations are discussed. [See also: Getting Help on the Web]
(USA Today, 5-21-2001)

Myths and Realities of Online Clinical Work
Observations on the phenomena of online behavior, experience and therapeutic relationships
A 3rd-Year Report from ISMHO's Clinical Case Study Group: Michael Fenichel, John Suler, Azy Barak, Elizabeth Zelvin, Gill Jones, Kali Munro, Vagdevi Meunier, & Willadene Walker-Schmucker (2002)

On the Nature of Online Therapy and Communication
A capsule summary of a very interesting panel on where we stand and what we know in terms of online mental health service delivery, and the pros and cons of online communication.
With John Grohol, John Suler, Storm King, and Yvette Colon. (APA Convention Symposium, 2000)

Online Case Studies: Report of the ISMHO Millennium Group
A summary of 16 therapists' work across a number of modalities, all involving the Internet in some way or another. While many questions remain, a foundation is set for continuing work on developing models of training and practice.
(ISMHO Case Study Group, 2000)

Online Psychotherapy: Technical Difficulties, Formulations and Processes
A look at some of the practical and theoretical issues inherent in online clinical practice. (Fenichel, 2000)

  Online Therapy: Context and Perspective
Syllabus from presentations to colleagues and students in Moscow, February 2014. Here is an overview of two decades of research and practice findings regarding 'online therapy' and related services utilized around the globe. (E.g., therapy, help lines, support groups, chat, text/email support, etc.) The emphasis which was shared across audiences is the mantra of 'context and perspective'. We have many tools, many situations, many cultural and societal needs and prohibitions. But there are many ways to implement creative and responsive services online. An overview of technical and general issues.

Psychological Applications on the Internet: A Discipline on the Threshold of a New Millennium [.pdf]
A scholarly explanation of the various ways in which one can seek self-help, support, or active online treatment over the Internet, and a look at some of the advantages and disadvantages to this modality.(Azy Barak, 1999)

Psychotherapy and Clinical Work in Cyberspace
"Is it possible to do psychotherapy in cyberspace?" This question is explored in depth, with a look at the technical and conceptual issues involved in online communication and psychotherapy. Many original articles and references in this chapter of The Psychology of Cyberspace. (John Suler, 2000)

Q & A on "Online Therapy"
Considerations for online counselors and therapists, in response to a November 2000 interview by a graduate student in counseling psychology. Covers some of the hot issues under discussion by professionals, including ethical, legal, and practice issues. Still valid. (Fenichel, 2000)

Surfing For Peace Of Mind
A CBS Report highlights studies demonstrating - at the new century began - how many people went online looking for health information (60 Million in 1999 according to a Harris poll) and how 4 out 10 searches on the top sites were for mental health information. (March 2000)

Telehealth Resources for Psychologists (APA)
A decade later - a recently revised/updated compendium of related research as well as an extensive bibliography of articles on theory and practice issues, from the American Psychological Association (August 2010).

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