Hi. I am a professional counselor and I am home a lot in the evening with nothing to do while I wait for my fiance (from India) to come online. So, I looked into it and there are a few sites where you can join to help people online. I know a lot of people don't want to go into an office or they just have simple questions...so I thought it would be really neat to do it a couple hours a week. I'd love to help more people. The link to my profile on the site is: http://www.kasamba.com/hannah-merton so, if you're willing to go look at it and then tell me what you think, that would be great! We online counselors can use phone, webcam and voice...so it's not like you're talking to some phantom...I think it's neat but I also can see how some people would be skeptical. So, I'd like to know your opinions.
2007-08-05 13:43:53 · 10 answers · asked by Jazmin 2 in Health ➔ Mental Health
On - and by the way...I only think CERTAIN things can be addressed online. I would refer people with deep problems, suicidality or something else. But, for relationship issues, feeling a little stuck in grieving process and questions about "what does an abusive relationship look like in general" - that's the only stuff I'd really address in an online situation. Some of you talked about face-to-face...but with webcam and voice, do you think that would help? Also, no...not trying to plug anything...just trying to see how people react to this. If I wanted to plug it, I'd put it on Craigslist. :)
2007-08-05 14:05:48 · update #1
I think it as effective as an online self surgery procedure but unlike my idea it will actually sell.
2007-08-05 13:46:41 · answer #1 · answered by Jackinthebox 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A place to go for simple question-answers would be great.
As for myself, I could have used something like this just this week.
Having been through years of therapy, (that was a few years back), I am facing a medical proceedure. We had to re-schedule it because my dissociation and PTSD came on too strong. In prep for there-scheduled medical proceedure I sought a "refresher course" with a single therapy session, so I can stay grounded and get through it with the least negative symptoms possible.
Another possible use for the service,
Caregivers sometimes need some coaching to help get through the tense moments with their family member who is suffering from thoughts or emotions out of the ordinary.
2007-08-05 15:11:49 · answer #2 · answered by Hope 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think it's a great thing for some people. You're right in saying that some people don't like going into offices. So ya...it's good that there are counselor's online.
2007-08-05 13:51:55 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't know about this. I was in therapy for four years for depression and co-dependency, and a lot of what was theraputic for me was the love and validation I got from my therapist. Our relationship face to face is what enabled me to gather enough courage to make changes in my life that have allowed me to find the love of my life, and live as I never thought I could.
Maybe for just quick answers it would be good, but how do you counsel someone if you can't see their reactions to questions. A lot of communication in therapy is non-verbal.
very thought provoking.
2007-08-05 13:49:34 · answer #4 · answered by kiwibarb11 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I just think that i would rather talk face to face with a counsler.
I do with mine and I wouldnt have it any other way. You cant get the same feeling over the internet than you can seeing someones expressions and actions.
2007-08-05 13:49:23 · answer #5 · answered by Meg-gun 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sounds like an excellent idea...i suffer with anxiety and ocd...and it makes me feel alone...with a need to talk to someone for comfort...
im sure this site will be a great success
2007-08-05 13:48:40 · answer #6 · answered by sheru 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If health insurance companies accepted it, I don't think it would be a bad idea. I'd rather keep paying my copays.
2007-08-05 14:31:27 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
on line therapy is for wannabe phycosis people.
If you have a "real" problem, seek professional help not the Internet
2007-08-05 13:57:12 · answer #8 · answered by Randy V 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Think your trying to plug your service.
2007-08-05 13:53:32 · answer #9 · answered by Ask_Me_All 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
honey we counsel here on answers most times it is common sense we need to hear
2007-08-05 13:47:15 · answer #10 · answered by worldstiti 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋