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Espinoza_Salazar says:
13 Oct 2010 | 14:58:29
My daughter has recently started therapy, which we discovered that she unfortunately needed. We did the first session through phone, but I'm contemplating having our daughter try a webcam session instead. I think that there would be some added benefits (i.e. feeling closer to the therapist etc.etc.). Would any of you care to share your professional oppinion? Regards The Frustrated Parent
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Trevor Jones says:
13 Oct 2010 | 18:36:47
Dear Parent, Thank your for inviting comments on your enquiry. Colleagues like myself who practise from a perspective for which noticing the way the body is functioning is important, will of course emphasise the huge advantage of working visually as well as simply through an audio connection. Personally, I use the Human Givens approach as far as this is viable - and their website will explain, for example, the implications of the client’s style of breathing, especially if there is some background of anxiety to the client’s issues. Having said that, we are all very much aware that trying to persuade any young person against their own wishes that this or that form of therapy should be tried is not always advisable. Sincerely wishing you and your family well, Trevor Jones
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Espinoza_Salazar says:
14 Oct 2010 | 15:23:45
Trevor I take it you'd recommend for us to try the webcam thing? Regards The Frustrated Parent
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Susan Boggon Smith says:
15 Oct 2010 | 09:55:14
Hi I agree with Trevor. It is better if we can see clients, although many therapists can 'read' symptoms of emotion from the voice. It is up to the young person to make that decision and be offered the choice. Best wishes.
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Trevor Jones says:
15 Oct 2010 | 14:41:18
If anyone is suffering any form of Anxiety Disorder, then I would most certainly recommend a setting using a webcam. However, as you have pointed out, your daughter has already started sessions with a therapist and she may well wish to continue in their established mode of contact, especially if they have built up a good level of rapport. As you will see from consulting the Human Givens site, however (hgi.org.uk), the emphasis with our approach is very much on the effectiveness of the therapy, and therefore on the number of sessions it is likely to require to achieve positive results. Kind regards, Trevor Espinoza_Salazar wrote: Trevor I take it you'd recommend for us to try the webcam thing?
Regards
The Frustrated Parent
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Andrea Lindsay says:
15 Oct 2010 | 20:10:01
Hi Frustrated Parent! I too have been (and sometimes still am!) one of those, I have 4 children ranging from age 6 - age 21, so I understand just how you feel. Can I ask how old your daughter is? I would say that the younger your child is, the more likely a webcam session would be more suitable. Working with children often involves asking them to get involved in certain activities ie drawing pictures, writing, using toys and if you have a webcam, your daughter can share these with the therapist by showing them via the webcam. This builds rapport, engages the child and also provides an opportunity for the therapist to recognise the contribution of the child. An older child however can probably decide how they feel most comfortable. Teenage children often feel embarrased talking about their problems and so for them, they might like the feeling of anonymity that talking over the phone provides. If you'd like to have a bit more of a chat to decide what's best for your daughter, please feel free to contact me.
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Espinoza_Salazar says:
20 Oct 2010 | 17:32:42
Susan and Trevor, thank you for the advise. I will ask our daughter whether she wants to try doing it through webcam instead  Andrea, my daughter is only 11 years old, so I suppose that is what you would call a good age for webcam therapy? Regards The Frustrated Parent
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Dennis McCarthy says:
24 Oct 2010 | 12:19:52
There is no age limit if parents are responsible and firstly they feel assured their child is exposed to a good therapist. Counselling through web cam is a personal invitation to relate face to face. Trusting, hoping and wishing that there is somone who recognises who you are, your dilemma and where you hope to go. If you realise the necessity to change then you may benefit from relating in this, a more personal and intimate way. Internal change is definately intimate, because it's where you arrive in your head as an individual. You will know very quickly whether the therapist is helpful or not. No papers or certificates will be as important as the working connection made between two people. Follow you feelings Dennis
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Espinoza_Salazar says:
27 Oct 2010 | 10:36:25
Just a quick update: We asked our daughter last Tuesday if she wanted to try using webcam instead. She was a little reluctant at first, but after a few minutes she agreed that it would be alright to at least try. Personally I can't tell if it makes a difference or not, but it does make sense if it's more effective. Regards The Frustrated Parent
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Hayley Daniels-Lake says:
27 Oct 2010 | 14:05:38
Hi Frustrated Parent, I have to agree wth the posts above. I feel that therapy through webcam will be helpful for her as it's more personal. However this only applies if your daughter is happy to try it that way. Give it a try and see how it works for her, some people are happier with the distance that working through the phone allows for.
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Espinoza_Salazar says:
1 Nov 2010 | 09:12:31
Hayley, thank you for your advise Regards The Frustrated Parent
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Jon Hinchliffe says:
4 Nov 2010 | 11:00:10
Hi Frustrated Parent, I definitely agree that using a webcam is better than just being on the phone. A good therapist observes and utilises. In a perfect world you would work with the therapist in person but a lot of work can still be achieved via the phone and webcam. The one drawback with Webcam could be if the internet bandwidth is poor or the computers are of low spec. I recently did a Skype session where the bandwidth was only sufficient for video one way. Having it both ways caused sound deterioration. If my client had not been in another country it might have been best to use a phone and webcam. If your daughter was not happy being observed she might of course still prefer to watch the therapist. And the therapist should be flexible enough to adapt to work with your daughters needs. 11 is a good age for working on problems. I helped an 6 year old with a dog phobia. The first session was great. The second session she was more confident with me and didn't stop talking but we still got her over the need to jump into the road to avoid dogs. Again it is about the therapist being flexible in they way they work and utilising what they are given.
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Jon Hinchliffe says:
4 Nov 2010 | 11:00:11
Hi Frustrated Parent, I definitely agree that using a webcam is better than just being on the phone. A good therapist observes and utilises. In a perfect world you would work with the therapist in person but a lot of work can still be achieved via the phone and webcam. The one drawback with Webcam could be if the internet bandwidth is poor or the computers are of low spec. I recently did a Skype session where the bandwidth was only sufficient for video one way. Having it both ways caused sound deterioration. If my client had not been in another country it might have been best to use a phone and webcam. If your daughter was not happy being observed she might of course still prefer to watch the therapist. And the therapist should be flexible enough to adapt to work with your daughters needs. 11 is a good age for working on problems. I helped an 6 year old with a dog phobia. The first session was great. The second session she was more confident with me and didn't stop talking but we still got her over the need to jump into the road to avoid dogs. Again it is about the therapist being flexible in they way they work and utilising what they are given.
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