Phone Counseling Breaking Down Barriers

Technology is changing how we connect with each other. Telephones, Cell phones, Email, blogging, chat, instant messaging... There are so many options and ways for people to connect these days. These advancements in technology is also making an impact on how helping professionals provide care. As we all know, life seems to be getting more and more complicated and fast paced. Over the past couple of months, more research is emerging indicating that these new ways of communicating provides excellent and convenient care for clients.

Scientific American Mind: The Promise of eTherapy
Videoconferencing, Web sites and other electronic media offer faster, cheaper care--without the stigma of parking in front of the shrink's office.

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