The shift to teletherapy has created some bizarre circumstances for therapists and patients. Here are a few scenarios that might be better to avoid, writes GuyWinch
is that it has made therapy available to many, including some for whom such services were previously inaccessible. Many people lived too far from their local clinics or providers to make in-person sessions practical or were unable to get reimbursement for teletherapy services .
I’ve spoken to many psychotherapists over the past months, and most agree that working with patients via video has provided an interesting peek into their lives . My colleagues also agree that some"peeks" can be a bit distracting. Here are the do’s and don’ts of five situations my fellow therapists and I have encountered that we never had to deal with during face-to-face sessions in the office, and wouldn't mind not encountering again.
in your car—problem. Yes, you might be only five minutes from home but please either pull over or just mute the video. Seeing cars whiz by outside your window while you keep glancing down at the phone is going to give me a heart attack.: If the bathroom is the only place in which you have privacy for the session, sitting on the toilet is fine. Flushing is not. And saying, “I was crying so it’s just tissues,” does not make it less awkward. Just don’t flush.
That said, being invited into my patients’ homes via video sessions is a privilege I do not take for granted and one for which I am truly appreciative. Being able to continue my work, especially during a global pandemic and economic crisis in which so many have lost their jobs, is an opportunity for which I feel
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