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Would You Like to See a Therapist or Send An E-mail?
Thursday, December 20, 2007
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Gone are the days you had to make an appointment to see a psychologist. You can also forget the dreaded leather couch sessions...no longer needed. All you need to do is send your therapist an e-mail or set up an instant messaging session.It is not for everyone, especially if you need the human contact and the face-to-face time. However, if you are busy and don't mind talking to your therapist via computer, this new method of therapy will save you time and provide anonymity. It will also force you to organize your ideas and get to the point quicker. According to the Journal of Clinical Psychology, more men tend to participate in on-line sessions versus traditional therapy, which is mainly dominated by women.
But do not think that just because it is on-line it is going to be cheaper than your regular face-to-face sessions. Oh no, it will cost you the same, but you will still get a resolution to your dilemma in shorter sessions and that in the long run can translate into savings.
Like I said before, these on-line sessions are not for everyone, especially those who are very depressed or have suicidal thoughts. It is just another alternative to traditional therapy. You always have the option to see a real person, but if you are shy and rather express thoughts through your computer then you may consider giving it a shot.
Wendy, BSc, DTR
Nutrition Specialist
"Our greatest glory is not in never falling but in rising every time we fall"
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