Download or read book Synchronous Online Counseling and Supervision in the 21st Century written by Sherry M. Todd and published by Cognella Academic Publishing. This book was released on 2021-02-26 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In a time when the ability to adapt one's practice to the digital environment is paramount, Synchronous Online Counseling and Supervision in the 21st Century assists counselors in developing therapeutic relationships while tailoring counseling skills and techniques to provide treatment at a distance. Featuring chapters written by experts within the disciplines, the text provides readers with vital information regarding the effective use of technology to provide ethical counseling services to a variety of populations online. Fundamental understanding of online counseling and supervision is provided, including the unique needs of clients seeking synchronous treatment. Clinical skills, licensing, practice issues, technology, regulations, ethics, multicultural, and social justice issues are explored. Working with special populations in an online format is addressed, and couples and marriage formats are discussed. Online group sessions and child counseling, from kindergarten to college, are examined. Finally, the book includes a comprehensive exploration of online crisis counseling, providing specific crisis intervention strategies and techniques. Equipping readers with sound, evidence-based practices aligned with ACA and CACREP standards, Synchronous Online Counseling and Supervision in the 21st Century is an indispensable resource for future and practicing counselors.