Benefits of Online Counseling
Convenient ... You can communicate whenever, and from wherever, you want. The
flexibility of emailing allows you to work it into your schedule.
Keep it simple.
Time ... Take as much time as you want to formulate your questions and
responses. Think about what you are really trying to understand and
get across. The power is in the present moment.
Reflection ... You can save the email exchanges and go over them later and reflect.
Listen to your intuition.
Therapeutic ... The process of composing the emails may be therapeutic in itself -
similar to journaling. Authentic and soulful.
Informative ... The nature of the internet simplifies the education processs. I am able to
forward information, and offer referrals and links with ease. Simplify.
Money ... It saves you money because you do not have to take time away from
your work or hire child care. You do most of the work - so it is on your
time, not mine. You have the control.
Anonymity ... You may be able to be more honest. You may feel that you have more
freedom to share your true feelings. This allows for more intimacy, thus
you become less inhibited and may be able to talk about things you would
not normally be comfortable talking about. Sex is a perfect example. For
many people, sexual issues are hard to talk about yet a very important
part of who they are, and often a source of conflict and concern.
Online Counseling Compared to Traditional Model
Traditionally when you go for counseling you fit into the counselor's schedule. This may involve receiving support once or twice a month. What if you leave the session, and then you have a million thoughts, concerns, and questions. Save them for next time! I don't think this is very effective. I think that if you are taking the time to understand who you are, and are willing to make some changes, it is best to deal with those thoughts and feelings as they come up - when they are fresh in your mind. Thus, the beauty of email. You can type it and begin processing it while you are thinking it. You can come from a place in you that is raw - right now - instead of intellectualizing it to death before you actually have the opportunity to discuss it. The power is in the moment. When we control or deny any part of us which wants free expression ,,,,,, all hell can break loose.
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