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The bond that a client develops with the social worker is just as important as the help they are receiving. Communicating with a client has taken on many different forms, as our personal communication methods have changed. A social worker in today’s society may use a cellphone to check on or make appointments with clients, or email correspondence to gather information from clients. On the more controversial end are methods such as web-based therapy and other electronic social services.
Clinical social workers are having more opportunities to provide therapeutic services through online therapy methods known as E-therapy. E-therapy is defined as a “licensed mental health care professional providing mental health services via e-mail, video conferencing, virtual reality technology, chat technology, or any combination of these (Manhal-Baugus, 2001, p.552)”. This type of intervention, while non-traditional, has many benefits. This kind of communication allows for flexible scheduling to fit the clients and therapist …show more content…
Some people wouldn’t even consider using social media sites like Facebook for private information or communication of emotional content, but many professionals do. This trend of transparency and confession in society has become a key element of how we interact on social media. (Stefanone, Lackaff, & Rosen, 2011).
This is a great concern for social work professionals, who have a certain duty to uphold standards and reputations that are expected of them. People who make the decision to be social workers are often looked at as having integrity and compassion. They are the ones who want to save the world and ensure social justice for all. This usually means that social media interactions of social workers should be mild mannered and inspirational. The problem with this thinking is that social workers are everyday people who have issues themselves. On a personal platform such as a blog or social networking site, a social worker shares their lives and beliefs which may not always align with social work
Clinical social workers are having more opportunities to provide therapeutic services through online therapy methods known as E-therapy. E-therapy is defined as a “licensed mental health care professional providing mental health services via e-mail, video conferencing, virtual reality technology, chat technology, or any combination of these (Manhal-Baugus, 2001, p.552)”. This type of intervention, while non-traditional, has many benefits. This kind of communication allows for flexible scheduling to fit the clients and therapist …show more content…
Some people wouldn’t even consider using social media sites like Facebook for private information or communication of emotional content, but many professionals do. This trend of transparency and confession in society has become a key element of how we interact on social media. (Stefanone, Lackaff, & Rosen, 2011).
This is a great concern for social work professionals, who have a certain duty to uphold standards and reputations that are expected of them. People who make the decision to be social workers are often looked at as having integrity and compassion. They are the ones who want to save the world and ensure social justice for all. This usually means that social media interactions of social workers should be mild mannered and inspirational. The problem with this thinking is that social workers are everyday people who have issues themselves. On a personal platform such as a blog or social networking site, a social worker shares their lives and beliefs which may not always align with social work