through both formal and informal training, books, peer-reviewed literature, popular media, and clinical/peer supervision (Anthony & Nagel, 2010, p. 67). Closing Thoughts The methods and scope of online counseling as well as the ethics and regulations governing it are still evolving. At its best, online counseling enables both practitioner and clients to experience telepresence illusion that a mediated experience is not mediated” (Lombard – “the & Ditton, 2006, para. 1). When such conditions exist, practitioner and client are able to engage in a satisfying and productive virtual therapeutic relationship. Understanding both the rewards and the risks of such an undertaking, however, is essential for all participants. Approaching the potential benefits with enthusiasm tempered with caution in relation to the challenges of the medium will serve practitioners well. References American Counseling Association. (2014). Alexandria, VA: Author. Code of ethics. American Telemedicine Association. (2012). What is telemedicine? Retrieved from http://www.americantelemed.org/about-telemedicine/what-is-telemedicine#.V46BivkrJpg Anthony, K., & Nagel, D. (2010). Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage. Therapy online: A practical guide. Barak, A. (2015, August 6). Internet-assisted therapy and counseling. Retrieved from http://azy.edu.haifa.ac.il/references/internet-assisted-therapy-counseling Barak, A., Hen, L., Boniel-Nissim, M., & Shapira, N. (2008). A comprehensive review and meta-analysis of the effectiveness of Internet-based psychotherapeutic interventions. 109-160. Journal of Technology in Human Services, 26, Barnard, J. (2010). [Kindle e-book]. St. Agnes, Online counselling: A guide for therapists Australia: MTC Books.
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