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Technology and Client Care: Therapy Considerations in a Digital Society

Technology and Client Care: Therapy Considerations in a Digital Society This article discusses technology and social networking issues for couple and family therapists in their professional relationships with couples and families. Despite the prevalence of technology in many spheres of contemporary clients’ lives, the potential for intrusion, unrealistic expectations of accessibility, and boundary violations can adversely affect therapy relationships. The article specifically addresses: (a) technology and the ecology of therapy, (b) the therapy relationship and boundary management, (c) social media within and outside the therapy relationship, and (d) ancillary uses of technology in therapy. It concludes with recommendations for addressing and managing technology in the therapy relationship. http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png Australian and New Zealand Journal of Family Therapy Wiley

Technology and Client Care: Therapy Considerations in a Digital Society

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Publisher
Wiley
Copyright
Copyright © 2015 Australian Association of Family Therapy.
ISSN
0814-723X
eISSN
1467-8438
DOI
10.1002/anzf.1128
Publisher site
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Abstract

This article discusses technology and social networking issues for couple and family therapists in their professional relationships with couples and families. Despite the prevalence of technology in many spheres of contemporary clients’ lives, the potential for intrusion, unrealistic expectations of accessibility, and boundary violations can adversely affect therapy relationships. The article specifically addresses: (a) technology and the ecology of therapy, (b) the therapy relationship and boundary management, (c) social media within and outside the therapy relationship, and (d) ancillary uses of technology in therapy. It concludes with recommendations for addressing and managing technology in the therapy relationship.

Journal

Australian and New Zealand Journal of Family TherapyWiley

Published: Dec 1, 2015

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