Mentoring Moments: Mastering Telehealth – Building Therapeutic Presence Through the Screen

14/04/2025 18 min Temporada 1 Episodio 54
Mentoring Moments: Mastering Telehealth – Building Therapeutic Presence Through the Screen

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Episode Synopsis

In this Mentoring Moments episode of Project I Am, Dr. David J. Schlosz guides counseling students and early-career therapists through the evolving landscape of Telehealth therapy. Is therapy via video really effective? How do you build authentic connection through a screen? What do the most recent research studies say about digital therapeutic alliances and client outcomes? Blending clinical research, practical wisdom, and personal anecdotes, Dr. Schlosz explores how online therapy has reshaped mental health care — and what it takes to show up fully in a virtual space. Listeners will walk away with evidence-based tools, client stories, and actionable tips to foster therapeutic presence, manage screen fatigue, and adapt ethically and skillfully to this new modality. Whether you're preparing for your first video session or looking to deepen your digital empathy, this episode is your guide to becoming a confident and connected Telehealth practitioner.