Even with social distancing, therapy may still be available to those who need it. A clinical psychologist shares his tips for making the most out of teletherapy sessions:
Download and test the software before your first session to make sure it’s working, and for your peace of mind. You won’t want to be scrambling to get the technology squared away when it’s time for your first appointment. Also be sure you have your therapist's contact information , and find out if you’ll be calling them or vice versa.
I use ear buds myself, and recommend them for privacy and better sound quality. Otherwise the other person’s voice can feed back from your speakers into your microphone and create distortion in their audio.Without the dedicated space of a therapist’s office, you’ll need to create your own. Find a place in your home where you'll have as much privacy as possible.
As much as possible, have a transition time before and after your session. Traveling to a therapist’s office provides a built-in buffer zone between therapy and whatever you do before and after. With teletherapy, in contrast, it’s easy to stumble into a session directly from the stress of taking care of young kids, tending to pets, working from home, or arguing with your spouse.
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