Posted by CarolAnn on October 9, 2000, at 21:21:47
In reply to Re: Hypotheses about Online Text Communication, posted by Greg on October 9, 2000, at 18:40:51
I think it would be beneficial to combine online and face to face therapy. When I was in therapy, I would often have very low weeks, but sort of 'perk up' at the counseling office. Consequently, a lot of time would be wasted in the beginning of the session, as I tried bring the feelings and perceptions I had been having back into focus. Even now, though I suffer extreme fatigue, lethargy, and no motivation, my Psychiatrist has only rarely seen me exhibiting these symptoms. It's like I get a surge of adrenaline for my appointment. I am very brisk, talking fast, very animated. All of which, I had to explain to him, as he seemed to doubt that I was really suffering fatigue, etc.
I think it could be interesting for therapy to involve weekly 'face to face' visits and short (10 mins. or so), online sessions on a daily or every other day schedule.
The main benefit I see with online therapy sessions is that the patient would have time to really 'think' about what he wants to say and how best to say it. Also, I had problems with losing my train of thought, which wouldn't happen when you can read the whole thing.
Just a few thoughts. CarolAnn
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