How the COVID-19 Pandemic Transformed the Mental Health Landscape: Transitioning to Telepsychotherapy Effectively, Volume I

This book is a valuable historical record of how counselling psychologists responded to the COVID-19 pandemic around the globe, with 14 chapters focusing on transferring counselling practice online and offering practical clinical recommendations for effective telepsychotherapy practice.

Format: Hardback
Length: 216 pages
Publication date: 28 February 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This remarkable book serves as a invaluable historical account, meticulously documenting the responses of counselling psychologists worldwide to the unprecedented challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic. Volume I, comprising 14 insightful chapters, delves into the realm of transitioning counselling practice seamlessly into the digital realm. Several chapters specifically focus on the transition from face-to-face contact to online therapy, exploring the impact of this shift on the therapeutic relationship and the effective navigation of clients' emotional processes in the virtual space.

Crafted by esteemed researchers and clinicians who are pioneers in the fields of counselling and psychotherapy, both volumes together encompass a diverse range of perspectives and provide invaluable clinical insights into the realm of effective telepsychotherapy practice. The chapters in these volumes originally appeared as a special issue of Counselling Psychology Quarterly, a prestigious peer-reviewed journal.

This comprehensive resource is a testament to the resilience and adaptability of the counselling profession in the face of adversity. By exploring the challenges and opportunities presented by the shift to online therapy, the book offers valuable guidance for practitioners, researchers, and students alike. It serves as a valuable tool for enhancing telepsychotherapy skills, promoting client well-being, and fostering resilience in the face of global health crises.

Weight: 589g
Dimension: 246 x 174 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032399638