Module 5: Ethical Aspects of the E-Tools, E-consulting with Focus on Differences from Classic Settings

Artemisa R Dores and Regina Silva - ESS – P.Porto; Aleksandra Stevanovic and Marina Letica Crepulja – MEDRI

Summary
  • The module identifies ethical issues and studies of efficacy or effectiveness regarding the use of communication technologies in counselling and psychotherapeutic interventions through the use of ICT.
  • It will be shown some recommendations identified in the literature for online clinical practice in general and in some special situations (e.g., crisis interventions; malfunctions in technology)
  • Frequent doubts of advisors, counsellors and psychotherapists with regard to computer-mediated client relationships, such as security, confidentiality, lack of non-verbal communication, cost/payment are discussed with reference to both scientific research results and practical experience.

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Course code: TM105-IS
Category: Modules
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Course Units

  • Examples of ethical issues 
  • Some questions for you
  • Implications

Recommendations to deal with the challenges of the cyberspace. 

Efficacy or effectiveness of interventions based on communication technologies or counselling. 

  • Still a new field
  • Licensed therapists and counsellors
  • Crisis interventions
  • Recommendations
  • Ethical issues caused by technology malfunction(s)
  • What to do when technology fails
  • Technology-based communication: skills and competencies

Asynchronous interventions

  • Technology issues vs boundaries of online therapy
  • Cost of online therapy 

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