Creating this forum also requires that a number of ethical considerations need to be taken into account. Typically, therapists will follow an ethical code of conduct that they will endeavour to follow diligently in their practices, designed to both protect the therapist and the individual seeking help. Because this forum ultimately represents a form of group counselling, I believe that the same general principles that they seek to employ in their face to face interactions should also be applied here. However, because it is internet based, there are some additional criteria which should be taken into account when delivering therapy online. Attridge (2000) highlights some standards that therapists engaging in online counselling should seek to employ. Firstly, there should be assurance of the confidentiality of the client, with awareness that complete anonymity is not possible, both for the safety of the client and the rest of the group. There should also be some degree of security to guard against imposters. Therefore, the forum should only be accessible by students following prior screening by the therapist.
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Education remains limited in the sense that it is based around formal systems and boundaries. Here, we have an institution that is abiding by the law and providing the necessary accommodations that students are entitled to regarding their mental health. However, it is apparent that higher education institutions are not transgressing boundaries and being creative in the ways that they approach these pervasive issues. Going against the norms is challenging and not typically viewed positively. However, it is clear that having the policies in place alone is not enough to challenge the problems that students have regarding mental
We cannot simply assume that this idea will work without some obstacles, and because this is a creative and …show more content…
Education remains limited in the sense that it is based around formal systems and boundaries. Here, we have an institution that is abiding by the law and providing the necessary accommodations that students are entitled to regarding their mental health. However, it is apparent that higher education institutions are not transgressing boundaries and being creative in the ways that they approach these pervasive issues. Going against the norms is challenging and not typically viewed positively. However, it is clear that having the policies in place alone is not enough to challenge the problems that students have regarding mental