For decades, researchers have been interested in studying the effectiveness of the collaboration between mental health workers and clergy. After all, both professions—although appearing differently on the surface—may both deal with individuals who are in a crisis, and perhaps working together can create a useful dialogue for individuals in both professions. That said, however, very […]
When to go to Therapy
Although there may be no simple answer to the question— “When is the right time to start therapy?”—exploring the question may yield some interesting answers. The short answer is: There is no “right time” to start therapy for everybody. That said, however, it’s worth noting that you don’t necessarily need until a crisis hits to […]
Professional Practice in the Digital Age: E-mail as a means of Therapist-Client Communication
In 2012, Marion Mattison published an article in a noted social work journal that explains the opportunities, as well as the challenges, of communication with clients through e-mail within a clinical context. Clearly, as e-mail has become a well-established means of digital communication over the past two decades, it has raised questions about the ethics, […]
Ethical Concepts for Professional Therapists
From Aristotle to Mill, Professional Therapists have Ethical Concepts to Help Guide Their Decisions As in most professions, therapists, psychologists and mental health counselors may face decisions that have a moral dimension, and knowing how to choose may not be easy. Luckily, there remains a number of sound theoretical approaches—sound moral theoretical approaches, that is—that […]