Relationships in Cyberspace: An Introduction for Helping Professionals
Kate Anthony & DeeAnna Merz Nagel
5 clock hours of instruction
Online and self-paced
$90.00/£55.00
During this introductory course, you will learn about how people interact using the Internet. This knowledge will form your foundation to understand how helping professionals are able to create and maintain a therapeutic relationship without needing to physically experience the other person.
You will learn some of the core concepts around online interaction and experience what it is like to be part of an online society. You will develop communication skills while considering what is motivating you to communicate in a certain way. You will reflect on how you will be able to use the knowledge to allow Information Technology to empower your service provision, while being aware of some of the limitations that are apparent when working online.
- Email Communication
- Chatroom Communication
- Using Discussion Forums and Listservs
- Virtual Worlds, MOOs and MUDs
- Blogs, Social Networking and Cyberinfidelity
Participants will be able to identify the difference between the personal and business template when utilizing email as a form of communication.
Participants will understand how synchronous messages work and how messages can be “crisscrossed”.
Participants will be able to describe the difference between a discussion board and a listserv.
How do I register for a course?
- Our courses are taught in a self-paced style utilizing a dynamic e-learning platform. Learning will take place via pdf documents and internet links, videos, power point and audio presentations.
- To find out more about the minimum browser and software requirements necessary click here.
- Once you have paid for your course we will register you and send your login information to you. This can take up to 2 business days following your purchase.
$90.00/£55.00
Continuing Education/Continuing Professional Development Click here for details.
If you are interested in a group training rate please email info@onlinetherapyinstitute.com.
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