Fenichel's Current Topics in Psychology

"Online Therapy"

APA Events (Asynchronously Live* Reports)*

Asynchronously Live from Boston: APA 2008 -
My Space, You Tube, Psychotherapy and Professional Relationships
Boston

Asynchronously Live: APA 2007
[San Francisco]

Psychology's Future / Characteristics of Social Interaction in Cyberspace: Impact of Modality

Asynchronously Live Reports - 2006
[114th Convention - New Orleans 2006]

Online Psychotherapy & Research | 21st Century Ethics | Media: Town Hall '06

Asynchronously Live Reports - 2005
[113th Convention - Washington 2005]

From the 113th American Psychological Association Convention:
Online Clinical Work

Asynchronously Live Reports - 2003

From the 111th American Psychological Association Convention:
Quality of Online Health Info

APA 2002

INDEX OF 2002 APA Convention Reports:
Cyber-affairs | Cyber-ethics | Cyberspace Travels for Psychologists

APA 2001

INDEX OF 2001 APA Convention Articles:
Behavioral Telehealth | E-biz of Mental Health | 2001: A Cyberspace Odyssey

APA 2000

Asynchronously Live Reports on Psychology in the 21st Century

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)

Assessing a Person's Suitability for Online Therapy
Online researchers and practitioners describe some challenges which have been identified in determining a person's suitability for "online therapy". Some basic issues and strategies for assessment and establishing an online therapeutic relationship are discussed. (ISMHO Clinical Case Study Group, 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)

Cyberspace Travels for Psychological Researchers, Educators, and Practitioners
110th APA CONVENTION:
Chicago, August 24, 2002
[ Description ] [ Asynchronously live presentation - full report ]

Dot.COMSense
APA's brochure provided consumers with useful guidelines for seeking online mental health services, and launched the APA into the 21st century with this new look at the intersection between technology and psychology. It is no longer available online or off. Write and protest! :-)

From Couch to Keyboard: Cyber Therapy Booms
"But Many Question Security of Unregulated E-Counseling"
(WebMD, Feb.2001)
[See also Is Online Help Safe? (June 2000)]

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)

Psychological Applications on the Internet: A Discipline on the Threshold of a New Millennium
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 highlighting studies demonstrating just how many people go 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)

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