Online Counseling: A Handbook for Mental Health Professionals

P. DeLeon and M. Sammons, Foreword. R. Kraus, J.S. Zack, and G. Stricker, Introduction. Part I: The New Medium: History & Research Michael Fenichel, Online Behavior, Communication, and Experience. J. Suler, The Psychology of Text Relationships. J. Grohol, Online Counseling: A Historical Perspective. M.J. Mallen, Online Counseling Research. Part II: The Practical Aspects of Online Counseling J.S. Zack, The Technology of Online Counseling. R. Kraus, Ethical and Legal Issues in Online Counseling. R. Kraus and J.S. Zack, The Business of Online Counseling. Part III: Clinical Issues in Online Counseling E. Zelvin and C. Speyer, Online Counseling Skills Part I: Treatment Strategies and Skills for Conducting Counseling Online. G. Stofle and P. Chechele, Online Counseling Skills Part II: In-Session Skills. D. Bellafiore, Y. Colon, and P. Rosenberg, Online Counseling Groups. A. Barak and T. Buchanan, Internet-Based Psychological Testing and Assessment. A. Skinner and G. Latchford, International and Multicultural Issues in Online Counseling. Part IV: A Look to the Future of Online Counseling L. Holmes and M. Ainsworth, The Future of Online Counseling. About the Contributors.