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• Archive: Faculty:Shari MurgittroydDuration:1 Hour 28 MinutesFormat:Audio and VideoCopyright:Jun 30, 2020 Description The apprehension of using telepsychotherapy, for both the therapist and client, is often led by fear and can even evoke anxiety.
• But, as daunting as teletherapy seems—the great news—the benefits easily outweigh the downsides!Seeing clients in their natural environment allows you to tap into their world in a meaningful and unique way that you might not otherwise get.With this recording, you will learn to skillfully use telehealth to gain greater insight into your clients’ lives to improve therapeutic outcomes.
• Using a biopsychosocial lens, you will learn concrete strategies to build strong rapport and strengthen therapeutic relationships with clients.
• Learn how to adeptly:Build trust and respect even before the first virtual sessionObserve client’s behavior and interactions in their environmentUse household items and the culture as an interventionEnrich data collection for assessments and case conceptualizationCreatively tailor treatment interventions Handouts Manual - Maximize Telehealth (2.40 MB) 21 Pages Available after Purchase Illinois Educators Self-Study Instructions (28.5 KB) Available after Purchase Illinois Educators Evaluation Form (1.2 MB) Available after Purchase Outline Build Rapport and Enhance Therapeutic Relationships with New and Existing ClientsStrategies that build trust and respect before the first virtual sessionRole modeling vulnerability and disclosing: Letting clients into your worldAddress fears/concerns: Get buy-in from established and new clientsConfidentiality issues and appropriate consent formsSkillfully Navigate Telehealth Session to Assess Client’s EnvironmentEnrich data collection for assessments and case conceptualizationObserve client’s behavior in their environmentBring awareness to the client’s biopsychosocial experienceAssess family dynamics and background activitiesUtilize household items and the culture as an interventionTap into Client’s World to Creatively Tailor Treatment InterventionsGet to know your client’s household and environmentSelf-care and stress reduction strategies and activitiesGuided imagery/meditation podcasts and videos “must haves”Mindfulness apps When and how to incorporate client’s pets in sessionTake it outside!
• Gardens and outside spacesArt activities for creative mental health outlets Build self-esteem through music, musical instruments, singing and dancing Establish better sleeping environment and bedtime routines Faculty Shari Murgittroyd Related seminars and products: 1 North Star Wellness Center LLC SHARI MURGITTROYD, LMSW, is a licensed clinical social worker and has vast experience providing mental health services, crisis intervention, and trauma therapy; she gives special attention to inclusivity and serving oppressed or marginalized populations.