• Login
    View Item 
    •   DBS eSource Home
    • Higher Diploma Final Year Projects
    • Counselling & Psychotherapy
    • View Item
    •   DBS eSource Home
    • Higher Diploma Final Year Projects
    • Counselling & Psychotherapy
    • View Item
    JavaScript is disabled for your browser. Some features of this site may not work without it.

    On practicing psychotherapy in a socially distant world

    View/Open
    hdip_parker_s_2020.pdf (382.2Kb)
    Author
    Parker, Siobhán
    Date
    2020
    Degree
    Higher Diploma in Arts in Counselling and Psychotherapy
    URI
    https://esource.dbs.ie/handle/10788/4082
    Publisher
    Dublin Business School
    Rights holder
    http://esource.dbs.ie/copyright
    Rights
    Items in Esource are protected by copyright. Previously published items are made available in accordance with the copyright policy of the publisher/copyright holder.
    Metadata
    Show full item record
    Abstract
    The Covid-19 pandemic has modified how psychotherapy is conducted. Accrediting bodies have recommended and sanctioned telephone and video communication for the continuation of therapy sessions during the Coronavirus outbreak in lieu of face-to-face communication. This method of communication ensures best-health practices are maintained as well as complying with national social distancing restrictions. This paper explores the implications of utilising technological communication in the psychotherapeutic relationship. Technologically mediated therapies have become more accessible in the 21st century, resulting in a growing population that can avail of these services. Extrapolating information from literature, this paper provides the reader with a perspective on the implications of mediated communication i.e. online audio-visual, telecommunication and text-based therapy via mobile or computer within the therapeutic relationship. Themes presented include presence, the holding environment, reliability of technology, verbal and non-verbal cues, presentation of self on the screen and other challenges and acknowledgements. In conclusion, this paper summarises the difficulty in facilitating therapy through technologically based devices. Whilst recognising the need for remote communication in the extraordinary times, face to face setting is preferential in the long-term.
    Collections
    • Counselling & Psychotherapy

    Browse

    All of DBS eSourceCommunities & CollectionsBy Issue DateAuthorsSupervisorTitlesSubjectsThis CollectionBy Issue DateAuthorsSupervisorTitlesSubjects

    My Account

    LoginRegister

    Statistics

    View Usage Statistics

    DSpace software copyright © 2002-2023  DuraSpace
    Contact Us | Send Feedback
    DSpace Express is a service operated by 
    Atmire NV