Northstar Counseling

Many therapists are now almost completely remote in their work and have discovered the benefits and convenience of telehealth for both themselves and their clients. However, it’s anticipated that the majority of practitioners will return to in person counseling afterCOVID-19 protocols have ended. This is most likely due, to what many therapists report as,feeling limited in executing in-person skills, virtually as well as technological difficulties.

This workshop will introduce therapists to ways they can provide quality mental healthcare in virtual environments and continue seeing all or some of their clients via telehealth indefinitely. We’ll explore the limitations of telehealth in regards to couples, families and individuals as well as children. Participants will develop a telehealth plan that matches their therapeutic style and ways to enhance the overall satisfaction of telehealth for both clients and practitioners.

Participants that complete this workshop will:

• Identify new methods for executing therapeutic interventions via telehealth that are equally effective to in-person treatment.
• Identify strategies to enhance the quality and outcomes of telehealth therapy for Individuals, Couples, Families and Children.
• Explore barriers to providing quality mental health remotely and methods for decreasing these barriers. This includes, but is not limited to: technological limitations and knowledge of technology for both practitioners and clients.
• Review best practices for telehealth regarding reporting and confidentiality.