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  • Would you see a psychologist online? Why and when would you choose this over face-to-face therapy?

    OK, I'll be a bit more open than I would normally be on the web here. I've seen many psychologists, psychotherapists, and psychiatrists in my life. I have researched psychological theories and practices for years, though I am not a qualified psychologist. I know many personally though.

    I get the impression you are asking, as you have an idea for a site. If so, I'd think twice. While many people may love to have a psychologist that they do not see face to face, where the social pressure would be less, I do not believe a psychotherapy session over webcam would be beneficial in the long run.

    1. Body language is skewed. You cannot read someone's body language, consciously or unconsciously, as good via webcam as you can in person. Add in technological factors such as video lag, distortion, etc. and this becomes even less beneficial.
    2. Many people's issues contain some sort of escape behaviour, often detrimental to one's condition. Physically going to see a psychologist helps prove to the person that their fears may not be well-founded. Giving the option to close off a window on a screen and suddenly they don't have to deal with it, will keep the cycle going for these people.
    3. The psychologist will not have any certainty that the person can pick up on all visual aids. For instance take someone with a fear of pens - if a psychologist decides to start playing with a pen without pointing it out, to later say "you didn't realise but i was playing with a pen for the last 10 minutes, and you were safe" and disprove the fear, she/he couldn't comfortably do this with any reasonable ease over a webcam.

    I don't want to sound like an authority in psychology, but as I have been around the topic a hell of a lot, I felt my help may be useful to some degree:) I hope this helps.

    Matt

     

    Posted 25 May 08 in What do you think about online counseling?

  • What are you listening to right now?

    dekrazee1: http://www.choicefm.com/

    Have fun;)

    Posted 26 Feb 08 in Music

  • I am a closet JT fan...

    hehe thanks dekrazee1!

    Posted 26 Feb 08 in Music

  • The song that sends you deep

    Describe the song(s) that really send you to a deep space of thought - one you close your eyes as soon as it is heard, that you just float away in thought and memories with.

    I have a few - two being "Brothers in Arms" - Dire Straits

    and "I Want You" - Elvis Costello

    Posted 25 Feb 08 in Music

  • What "to do list" software do you prefer?

    FYI, I now use Taskpaper for OS X:) from Hog Bay Software

    Posted 12 Feb 08 in Technology News

  • Freebase

    Francois - received, many thanks you are too kind!:)

    Posted 26 Aug 07 in Beta Testers

  • How do I redownload?

    I've just reinstalled OSX - and cannot seem to find a link on myskitch.com to redownload Skitch! Anyone any ideas please?

    Posted 26 Aug 07 in Skitch Feedback

  • Spock Beta Invites

    such as? I can't exactly remember, but might be for your page..depending how personal.. 

    Posted 14 Jun 07 in Beta Testers

  • Interested beta testers - add your name only please

    MattUK (Matt Harwood) (But you knew that)

    Posted 14 Jun 07 in Beta Testers

  • Welcome to Jyte

    duck1123 - Thanks, didn't know that!

    KFox -  I understand the question wasn't directed at me, but it seems hard to find existing rooms on Pibb. Now browse function or anything?

    Posted 14 Jun 07 in Jyte

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