Phone Therapy: A Guide for Practitioners Working with Voice Alone

Phone therapy is still relevant and effective, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic, and this book provides practical considerations, phone-related theory, personal experience, and self-reflection exercises to help practitioners embrace the accessibility, flexibility, and creativity of therapy by phone. It is relevant for experienced and trainee therapists.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 142 pages
Publication date: 30 December 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Phone therapy has proven to be as relevant today as it was 50 years ago. The increased reliance on this medium during the COVID-19 pandemic, coupled with the revision of professional therapy body guidance, has solidified the validity and effectiveness of phone therapy.

In this comprehensive book, the authors have updated, revised, and reinvigorated the medium for individual therapists, counseling services, and training organizations in a post-lockdown world where blended therapy is the norm. The book offers practical considerations, phone-related theory, personal experiences, and self-reflection exercises to support practitioners in embracing the accessibility, flexibility, and creativity that phone therapy provides.

Contributing counselor vignettes cover a range of topics, including adapting theoretical modalities and addressing EDI considerations without visual cues. From assessments, contracting, and core skills to assumptions, disinhibition, and privacy issues, the book provides comprehensive support for therapists and counseling organizations to confidently incorporate phone therapy into their practice. Whether you are an experienced therapist or a trainee, this book offers valuable insights and practical guidance to enhance your skills in phone therapy.

Weight: 290g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032181998