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Finding, evaluating, and incorporating Internet self-help resources into psychotherapy practice.

Edward Zuckerman1

  • 1edzuckerma@aol.com

Journal of Clinical Psychology
|January 29, 2003
PubMed
Summary

The internet offers valuable information and support for clients. This guide helps practitioners leverage websites for client self-help and therapeutic support, ensuring quality and effective online resource utilization.

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Area of Science:

  • Clinical Psychology
  • Health Informatics
  • Digital Health

Background:

  • The internet is an increasingly vital resource for information and support.
  • Clients are actively seeking online resources for self-help and health information.
  • Practitioners need guidance on integrating digital tools into their practice.

Observation:

  • Many practitioners lack strategies for creating effective professional websites.
  • Identifying high-quality, client-relevant online resources can be challenging.
  • Utilizing web-based tools to supplement traditional therapeutic interventions requires specific skills.

Findings:

  • Professional websites can be optimized to attract and inform potential clients.
  • Systematic methods exist for locating beneficial self-help websites for clients.

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  • Online resources can be effectively integrated into therapeutic processes.
  • Criteria for evaluating the credibility and utility of health-related websites are essential.
  • A case study demonstrates successful internet utilization with a complex client.

    • Implications:

    • Practitioners can enhance client engagement and support through strategic website development and resource curation.
    • Therapeutic outcomes may be improved by leveraging credible online information and self-help tools.
    • The digital landscape presents new opportunities for evidence-based client care and practitioner professional development.