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How effective is teletherapy? Diving deep into online psychotherapy with Katie Aafjes-van Doorn

April 16, 2024 Season 1 Episode 2
How effective is teletherapy? Diving deep into online psychotherapy with Katie Aafjes-van Doorn
Psychotherapy and Applied Psychology: Conversations with research experts about mental health and psychotherapy for those interested in research, practice, and training
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Psychotherapy and Applied Psychology: Conversations with research experts about mental health and psychotherapy for those interested in research, practice, and training
How effective is teletherapy? Diving deep into online psychotherapy with Katie Aafjes-van Doorn
Apr 16, 2024 Season 1 Episode 2

In this conversation, Dan talks with Dr. Katie Aafjes van Doorn about the effectiveness of teletherapy. 

Katie shares her perspective on teletherapy and its benefits, as well as the differences between phone and video therapy. They also explore the importance of the therapeutic presence in teletherapy and its potential impact on treatment outcomes. This conversation explores the challenges and benefits of teletherapy, focusing on the concepts of presence, therapeutic alliance, and the real relationship. Additionally, they cover topics such as the impact of teletherapy on therapeutic presence, the informal and conversational nature of teletherapy, the challenges of therapist disclosure, and the lack of boundaries in the therapeutic relationship. In the conversation they also discuss the potential benefits and drawbacks of teletherapy, the need for hybrid treatment approaches, and the impact of teletherapy on therapist fatigue. Additionally, the importance of training in teletherapy skills and the facilitation of interpersonal connection in teletherapy are explored. This conversation explores the challenges and opportunities of teletherapy, focusing on alliance ruptures, therapeutic skills, technical challenges, adapting approaches, training, client considerations, technical quality, pros and cons, effectiveness, attachment styles, and the importance of flexibility and individualized approaches.

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In this conversation, Dan talks with Dr. Katie Aafjes van Doorn about the effectiveness of teletherapy. 

Katie shares her perspective on teletherapy and its benefits, as well as the differences between phone and video therapy. They also explore the importance of the therapeutic presence in teletherapy and its potential impact on treatment outcomes. This conversation explores the challenges and benefits of teletherapy, focusing on the concepts of presence, therapeutic alliance, and the real relationship. Additionally, they cover topics such as the impact of teletherapy on therapeutic presence, the informal and conversational nature of teletherapy, the challenges of therapist disclosure, and the lack of boundaries in the therapeutic relationship. In the conversation they also discuss the potential benefits and drawbacks of teletherapy, the need for hybrid treatment approaches, and the impact of teletherapy on therapist fatigue. Additionally, the importance of training in teletherapy skills and the facilitation of interpersonal connection in teletherapy are explored. This conversation explores the challenges and opportunities of teletherapy, focusing on alliance ruptures, therapeutic skills, technical challenges, adapting approaches, training, client considerations, technical quality, pros and cons, effectiveness, attachment styles, and the importance of flexibility and individualized approaches.

πŸ’¬ Click here to text the show!

☏Leave a voice message on Speakpipe
🎞️Video version of the show@PsychotherapyAppliedPsychology on YouTube
🎧 Listen on your podcast player of choice
Connect with Dan
πŸ”—LinkedIn
πŸ₯@TheAPPod on twitter
πŸ“¬TheAppliedPsychologyPodcast@gmail.com