tailieunhanh - The Practice of Internet Counseling

The delivery of technology-assisted distance counseling continues to grow and evolve. Technology assistance in the form of computer-assisted assessment, computer-assisted information systems, and telephone counseling has been available and widely used for some time. The rapid development and use of the Internet to deliver information and foster communication has resulted in the creation of new forms of counseling. Developments have occurred so rapidly that it is difficult to communicate a common understanding of these new forms of counseling practice. The purpose of this document is to create standard definitions of technology-assisted distance counseling that can be easily updated in response to evolutions in technology and practice. A definition of. | The Practice of Internet Counseling National Board for Certified Counselors Inc. and Center for Credentialing and Education Inc. 3 Terrace Way Suite D Greensboro NC 27403 This document contains a statement of principles for guiding the evolving practice of Internet counseling. In order to provide a context for these principles the following definition of Internet counseling which is one element of technology-assisted distance counseling is provided. The Internet counseling standards follow the definitions presented below. A Taxonomy for Defining Face-To-Face and Technology-Assisted Distance Counseling The delivery of technology-assisted distance counseling continues to grow and evolve. Technology assistance in the form of computer-assisted assessment computer-assisted information systems and telephone counseling has been available and widely used for some time. The rapid development and use of the Internet to deliver information and foster communication has resulted in the creation of new forms of counseling. Developments have occurred so rapidly that it is difficult to communicate a common understanding of these new forms of counseling practice. The purpose of this document is to create standard definitions of technology-assisted distance counseling that can be easily updated in response to evolutions in technology and practice. A definition of traditional face-to-face counseling is also presented to show similarities and differences with respect to various applications of technology in counseling. A taxonomy of forms of counseling is also presented to further clarify how technology relates to counseling practice. Nature of Counseling Counseling is the application of mental health psychological or human development principles through cognitive affective behavioral or systemic intervention strategies that address wellness personal growth or career development as well as pathology. Depending on the needs of the client and the availability of services counseling may