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E-mail as an adjunctive tool in psychotherapy: response and responsibility
Marsha R Peterson1, Robert L Beck
1Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Baylor College of Medicine, One Baylor Plaza, Houston, TX 77030, USA.
American Journal of Psychotherapy
|June 24, 2003
Summary
Psychotherapists are increasingly using email as a supplementary tool to enhance communication in therapy. This paper presents a model for integrating email into psychotherapy practice for better patient-therapist dialogue.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Psychiatry
- Clinical Psychology
Background:
- Technological advancements have influenced communication methods in various fields, including mental health.
- The increasing prevalence of near real-time communication tools like email presents new opportunities for therapeutic relationships.
Observation:
- Email is emerging as a significant adjunctive tool in contemporary psychotherapy.
- This phenomenon offers novel avenues for dialogue and interaction between patients and therapists.
Findings:
- The paper reviews current literature on the use of email in psychotherapy.
- A practical model for the adjunctive use of email between patients and therapists is proposed.
- Case studies demonstrate the application of this model in different therapeutic contexts.
Implications:
- The integration of email can potentially enhance therapeutic engagement and support.
- This approach may offer flexible communication options for ongoing treatment, crisis intervention, and follow-up care.
- Further exploration of digital communication tools in psychotherapy is warranted.