Module 3: Characteristics of computer-mediated communication in counselling and therapy

Upon completion of this course, the learner should be able to

• know the user groups that prefer flexibilised framework conditions;
• understand how classic interventions can intimidate clients;
• know how psychological inhibition thresholds can be lowered by ICT;
• understand the relation between computer-mediated distance and psychological closeness, openness, honesty and commitment;
• elaborate the benefits of text-based counselling and therapy;
• understand the benefits of blended approaches.

• Introduction
• Unit 3.1: ICT as a bridge between clients and professionals
• Unit 3.2: Degrees of freedom in computer-mediated relations
• Unit 3.3: Benefits of text-based counselling and therapy