When the screen deepens the sense of connectedness: What therapists have found effective in successful cases of teletherapy DOI Creative Commons
Andrzej Werbart,

Eric Dominicus,

Luke C. Sheahan

et al.

Counselling and Psychotherapy Research, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: Sept. 4, 2024

Abstract Objectives The objective of this study was to explore therapists' new‐found experiences what works in successful cases teletherapy. Design This a qualitative experiences, making their implicit knowledge explicit and systematised. Methods Twelve therapists were recruited via posts on social media the interviewers' professional networks. interviewed at office or Zoom using semi‐structured interview guide. interviews analysed inductive, reflexive thematic analysis. Results described number interacting favourable factors, together contributing remote treatments. Establishing good therapeutic relationship cooperation general success factor common in‐person Specific factors included well‐functioning communication technology, co‐creating sense co‐presence, safeguarding boundaries adjusted setting, finding ways compensating for loss several cues available an setting patient being motivated endeavour. Conclusions In cases, seem have developed specific skills counteract inherent challenges benefit from advantages setting. post‐pandemic era, when hybrid modalities become increasingly common, these mechanisms be psychotherapy training programmes, supervision continuing education.

Language: Английский

Assessing therapist skills in teletherapy: the development and validation of the tele-facilitative interpersonal skills task DOI

Eva Antebi‐Lerman,

Tao Lin, Timothy Anderson

et al.

Psychotherapy Research, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown, P. 1 - 12

Published: Jan. 23, 2025

Objective: Teletherapy via videoconferencing has become common practice but unique challenges. We aimed to develop and validate the first performance-based observer-rated measure of teletherapy skills: The Facilitative Interpersonal Skills Performance Task (Tele-FIS). Methods: developed a set 12 Tele-FIS video stimulus clips as simulations four research-informed therapeutic challenges in teletherapy: technology, distraction, boundaries privacy, emotional disconnection. A total 153 therapists recorded interventions which were later rated on interpersonal skills. Results: performance task demonstrated good interrater reliability, internal consistency, test-retest convergent validity. was positively associated with self-reported facilitative skills, self-efficacy, attitudes towards skills version FIS that simulates in-person therapy. Therapists performed similarly disconnection privacy issues compared worse technology distraction than therapy clips. Conclusions: potential an assessment tool training for trainees licensed clinicians well future research about work teletherapy. Results are discussed consider therapist skill use practice-relevant materials training.

Language: Английский

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The association between quality of therapeutic alliance and treatment outcomes in teletherapy: A systematic review and meta-analysis DOI
Katie Aafjes‐van Doorn, Daniel S. Spina, Sarah Horne

et al.

Clinical Psychology Review, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 110, P. 102430 - 102430

Published: April 12, 2024

Language: Английский

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How I experienced tele-intervention: Qualitative insights from persons who stutter DOI Creative Commons

Raadhiyah Hoosain,

Shabnam Abdoola, Esedra Krüger

et al.

South African Journal of Communication Disorders, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 72(1)

Published: Jan. 31, 2025

Tele-intervention gained popularity, during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, prompting healthcare providers to adapt remote service delivery. Research about stuttering treatment via tele-intervention in South Africa is limited. Speech-language therapists (SLTs) require further insights deliver a well-supported approach for of using tele-intervention, despite limitations such as technological disruptions, including loadshedding, that impact reliability. The study aims explore clients' experiences with therapy, and provide recommendations improve Semi-structured interviews were conducted 11 persons who stutter (PWS) recruited through purposive sampling. Written informed consent was obtained from all participants experience both in-person treatment. Inductive thematic analysis supplemented by descriptive statistics used identify patterns trends. Four main themes emerged: (1) User factors shaping perceptions tele-intervention; (2) technical infrastructure: barriers facilitators; (3) financial access considerations (4) compared user experience. Likert scale ratings indicated no considerable difference preferences between Participants' diverse highlighted tele-intervention's benefits challenges therapy. While exist, findings inform enhancement Africa, emphasising importance users' perspectives design.Contribution: Insights PWS can be informing clinical practice, aiding SLTs meeting needs guiding best practice. should integrated into hybrid intervention model prefer.

Language: Английский

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Are Therapists Less Skilful in Teletherapy Than In‐Person Therapy Scenarios? A Latent Profile Analysis of Facilitative Interpersonal Skills DOI Creative Commons
Tao Lin, Katie Aafjes‐van Doorn, Timothy G. Heckman

et al.

Clinical Psychology & Psychotherapy, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 32(1)

Published: Jan. 1, 2025

ABSTRACT Emerging research suggests that therapists feel less efficacious administering therapy remotely than in‐person. These findings, however, are based almost exclusively on therapist self‐reports. The current study compared therapists' self‐reported and observer‐rated therapeutic skills across simulated in‐person teletherapy scenarios to determine if common factors differed between the two treatment settings. A diverse sample of 223 licensed trainees provision psychotherapy using standardised clips challenging in both tele‐ therapy. Common simulations were rated by trained coders compared. Latent profile analysis identified latent subgroups differences when providing teletherapy. Both self‐report measures indicated demonstrated reduced scenarios. Three profiles versus among identified: developing teletherapists (54.26%), experts (34.98%) teletherapy‐challenged (10.76%). No variable assessed differentiated three groups. Therapists generally lower levels with Considerable variability skill difference formats was found therapists. Trainings targeting complicated (e.g., emotional expression) needed.

Language: Английский

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A little less magical, but much more convenient: a qualitative study of patients’ experiences with teletherapy compared to in-person psychotherapy DOI

Anna Shtrakhman,

Katie Aafjes‐van Doorn, Vera Békés

et al.

Counselling Psychology Quarterly, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown, P. 1 - 25

Published: April 24, 2025

Language: Английский

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Online psychotherapy as a first clinical experience during the Covid-19 pandemic: A new generation of psychotherapists in the digital age DOI Creative Commons
Birgitta Schiller, Martin Kuška,

Stella Becher-Urbaniak

et al.

Heliyon, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 10(8), P. e29464 - e29464

Published: April 1, 2024

The temporary closure of the Outpatient Psychotherapy Clinic at Sigmund Freud Private University in Vienna during Covid-19 pandemic demanded an immediate and unexpected reaction to assure further psychotherapeutic services. Both psychotherapists patients were forced into a rapid transition online psychotherapy. While research has comprehensively described challenges psychotherapies, we interested learning specifically how early stage psychotherapists-in-training, who started their clinical work with exclusively setting, experienced this unprecedented situation. Sixteen in-depth interviews conducted training. data analyzed using thematic analysis. analysis revealed training able cultivate set early-training resources competencies therapy setting without evidence-based guidelines from supervisors institution. This study highlighted necessity incorporating specific novel educational input that is necessary for achieving skills phase. Recognizing therapeutic landscape undergone irreversible transformation, suggest distinct techniques are equip now commonly practiced alternation between in-person processes.

Language: Английский

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Therapists’ teletherapy experiences during the pandemic in China and the United States DOI

Zhaoyi Chen,

Katie Aafjes‐van Doorn, Vera Békés

et al.

Asia Pacific Journal of Counselling and Psychotherapy, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 15(1), P. 32 - 50

Published: Jan. 2, 2024

Therapists' experience with teletherapy pre-pandemic differed widely across countries. We explored potential differences in use therapists China and the USA 2020. Results showed that pre-pandemic, had more training experience, they also positive views about teletherapy. During pandemic, both groups reported on effectiveness of Unlike China, an increase their self-disclosure. Therapists similar therapeutic relationship. These findings highlight general similarities along specific between groups, future research is needed to examine experiences develop effective therapist trainings, outside pandemic context.

Language: Английский

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When the screen deepens the sense of connectedness: What therapists have found effective in successful cases of teletherapy DOI Creative Commons
Andrzej Werbart,

Eric Dominicus,

Luke C. Sheahan

et al.

Counselling and Psychotherapy Research, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: Sept. 4, 2024

Abstract Objectives The objective of this study was to explore therapists' new‐found experiences what works in successful cases teletherapy. Design This a qualitative experiences, making their implicit knowledge explicit and systematised. Methods Twelve therapists were recruited via posts on social media the interviewers' professional networks. interviewed at office or Zoom using semi‐structured interview guide. interviews analysed inductive, reflexive thematic analysis. Results described number interacting favourable factors, together contributing remote treatments. Establishing good therapeutic relationship cooperation general success factor common in‐person Specific factors included well‐functioning communication technology, co‐creating sense co‐presence, safeguarding boundaries adjusted setting, finding ways compensating for loss several cues available an setting patient being motivated endeavour. Conclusions In cases, seem have developed specific skills counteract inherent challenges benefit from advantages setting. post‐pandemic era, when hybrid modalities become increasingly common, these mechanisms be psychotherapy training programmes, supervision continuing education.

Language: Английский

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