Module Objectives
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.
Module Outline
- 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
